We had our wedding at Moonflower, and it was amazing! We…read moreoriginally found Moonflower on Zola. Although we are from the area, we had never visited before, and the photos immediately caught our attention. The bar fit our vibe perfectly, and after visiting a few times, we knew it was the right place for us. We rented both spaces: the main bar upstairs and Nightshade, the speakeasy downstairs. Moonflower has a small stage in the main bar, which we used for our ceremony. The space already has so much character that it needed very little decorating. We brought small flower vases and an altar piece that the bride and her now mother in law made together. After the ceremony, we held cocktail hour and served food buffet style in the main bar. Later, everyone moved downstairs to Nightshade. Its lounge atmosphere and dance floor were perfect for our 50 to 60 guests. Some people relaxed around the cocktail tables while others danced, so everyone could enjoy the night in their own way. Moonflower's event organizer, Morgan, was wonderful. She made the entire planning process feel easy and was a joy to work with. She helped turn our ideas into reality, assisting with day of logistics, décor, beverage packages, and every question that came up. She was always responsive and available. Morgan also helped us think through details that had not occurred to us, including coffee for our guests, explaining the parking situation, contacting nearby businesses about using their lots, and recommending DJs. We ultimately hired one of the DJs she suggested. Her extra support was incredibly helpful and took a great deal of stress out of planning. If you have not tried Moonflower's drinks, you are missing out. Their regular cocktail menu is fantastic, and our experience was even more special because of a custom cocktail session with Zach. He created signature drink options for each of us based on our tastes and favorite cocktails. Every option was spectacular, and the final drinks felt personal and special. We chose Funeral Potatoes for the food. Since they already handle the food at Moonflower, we were able to try many dishes beforehand. Our guests raved about everything. We especially recommend the brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and caprese sandwiches. Alexis, who heads up Funeral Potatoes, was also extremely helpful with selecting the menu. The only outside food we brought in was our wedding cake. The entire staff was phenomenal. Everyone treated the occasion with the perfect balance of care, professionalism, and fun. The night went off without a hitch and was truly one of the best nights of our lives. Moonflower was also extremely reasonable compared with other venues we considered in the city, especially with an open bar and food available on site. Street parking was plentiful, and none of our guests had trouble finding a spot. For anyone looking for a relaxed wedding for 50 to 60 people with a memorable lounge atmosphere, fantastic staff, buffet style food, and exceptional cocktails, Moonflower should be at the top of your list.

Very cute and cozy place!! They do a few events here as well. The food is rather limited but they…read moredo ironically have funeral potatoes which are very seasoned. I love!!! I love the bartender, very speedy service!!! Mac and cheese (not pictured) comes out in a cute little stainless steel frying pan. They also have happy hour!!!!!

A solid option for drinks and food, this spot has huge portions for a reasonable price. The theme…read moreof the restaurant is a bit confusing, somewhat between a cowboy type bar and Italian restaurant, with a wide variety of food options that range from burgers to pizza to standard bar fare to steak to porkchops. Service is fairly quick and friendly, and you have the option between enjoying the outdoor seating, indoor casual italian restaurant feel, or cowboy bar area. Overall food was as expected with the cheese curds being crispy, though not the most amazing cheese. The Tater tots were crisp and standard. The Spicy chicken sandwich was a good size but not too spicy. The sausage pizza had plenty of cheese with a good level of sausage for the price, with a slightly more tasty sauce with basil and parsley to give a little more flavor. Overall, solid option in the area for a meal, which isn't too challenging to park near.

Just opened today. A cowboy theme bar in Jefferson Park with multiple tvs. The barbecue chicken was…read moredelicious. The new singer and guitarist was amazing. The space is intimate but full of friendly staff. Grand opening today and this weekend. Come join the fun and support small business.

Checked out this pretty casual looking bar. District House is one of the few in the immediate area…read moreon Higgins. It may get overlooked by some of the other places in Jefferson Park. Have to say it's not much to look at. The drinks are the main thing. Basic looking bar in a mostly residential area. It's the second home for a lot of regulars who live around here. That makes sense. Not a whole lot else is around. Of course they won't ever have to worry about parking. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. Whiskey and mixed with whatever. Basic. There's free popcorn. Good prices compared to other bars. It's located on Higgins at Major. The closest transportation center is the Jefferson Park station.

On this night... Who am I kidding... on frequent nights we visited District House, one of our…read morefavorite watering holes. The reason we love this place is because the place is nice and modern with a nice comfy decor, they have an EXCELLENT whiskey and bourbon selection amongst all other spirits, but mostly because of the SERVICE! The staff, from the owner to each of the bartenders, they treat you like a long time friend. The drinks pack a punch and the ambiance is always upbeat. They strive to provide different events weekly and even nightly. They have a back patio for private parties or you can host your event inside. This place is just great, but Uber since parking is street parking and common sense dictates you should. See you there, and let's enjoy a drink!

Love this place!!!! Popped in here on a whim. Now I'm coming back!!!! Great local pubread more

Good place for cheap drinks. It's about the best thing anyone can say about it. Rex Tavern is one…read moreof the local dive bars in Jefferson Park. Also it's convenient to the Metra so you can hop up here. The hours are kind of weird. A place like this is mostly for locals. It's pretty convenient to get to by public transportation though because it's close to the Metra station. This is also close to Jefferson Inn, another local place for cheap drinks and good times. Lots of beers on draft and plenty more in bottles and cans. There's usually some kind of specials on drinks or whatever. Last time it was $5 Jack cocktails. The food menu is limited to chips and stuff. For sure it's a good place to get drunk on the cheap. It's just not open Sundays for some reason. That's the only bad thing.

My daughter lives in Jefferson Park and I visit her a lot from Florida, enjoying all her…read moreneighborhood bars. Jefferson Inn is right up there at the top. Great bartender. Great beers. Dive bar atmosphere. I will definitely come here again the next time we visit.

Great place to get cheap drinks. It's one of the most affordable places in Jefferson Park, which…read moreisn't that fancy of an area to be honest. Jefferson Inn is also conveniently located across from the CTA and Metra station. Has just drinks here, but that's all that's needed of course. The beers come in bottles and cans, so it's a no frills type of place. Cheap drinks is why people come. It has a pretty good selection of cheap beers along with some local craft ones. There's not much on tap. It's about $5 for Jameson. That's about as cheap as you'll find it anywhere in the city it seems. Has basics like a computerized jukebox. There's also a couple TVs. Has no food even though they have a popcorn machine. They often will let you bring in stuff. For sure the drinks are the main thing about it. It's cheaper than almost anywhere else pretty much. The atmosphere may be lacking at times but it's still pretty fun though.

A bar within a bar inception…read more Nightshade is the basement bar of Moonflower. We came to the opening weekend to check out the vibe. There was a healthy amount of folks coming through, but not too crowded. It's dark, closed off with a smaller bar and also additional washrooms below. Vibe is sparse - at the moment, it's simple with the centerpiece of the red glowing bar, side bench seating, a few lamps off to the side, painted in a dark green/black floor to ceiling color. I think the reason to have this secondary space is the potential to do more fun, experimental drinks. Though space is cozier, it's nice to see seating was designed to accommodate groups too. I think it would have been easy to talk to other table groups if the music was just a tad softer. Son of a Gun - it's a tortilla chip in drink form. It's savory with a hint of cilantro. Sneaking Suspicion - nice apparent flavor of chamomile balanced out with a slight, creamy sweet flavor of yogurt. If you're into exploring unusual flavors and forms, Nightshade is a place to check out, and of course Moonflower offers another menu so you can do 2 in 1. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

SUCH a cool little "hidden" spot!…read more Nightshade is a small little cocktail bar under Moonflower, and it's INCREDIBLE. The drinks were so fun- I had one rimmed with crushed tortilla chip. Absolutely worth the stop!

It's been a few years since we've been to Gale Street and wow, such a great refresh…read more Let's start with the sleeper hit of our meal. The potato skins - crispy, full of flavor and so unique. We loved them and the dipping sauce. I went with the classic ribs. Still amazing and great. Fall off the bone and great taste. My wife had the cioppino which she loved. Service was friendly, fast and excellent. We definitely will not wait so long to come back.

Host staff behaved bizarrely. We were seated at a table with a ledge, where all the wait staff were…read moretalking and clanging dishes. We order salads, less than a minute after we ordered our entrees, but everything was served together, on a 2-top that wasn't big enough. A manager came by the table and asked how everything was. I expressed my displeasure at the table being exposed to the wait staff and he replied; "You should just be happy you got a table." The worst? The food. Thoroughly disappointing because it was served cold. I'm shocked by the reviews, since this was the single worst dining experience I've ever had.

Terrific neighborhood bar in Norwood Park with a rooftop patio open through the summer…read more I came here to catch up with a friend during the week and we took advantage of their $6 margarita special. The bar food is really good and the pricing is just right. We really enjoyed the tots, tenderloin sliders and wings. Theres a TV to watch games on the rooftop too. Service was swift and we enjoyed the casual vibe. Parking is streetside only but I didn't have trouble finding a space.

Popped in for a meal and to watch some ncaa basketball…read more Erin waited on us and was awesome I had traditional sliders and a brew Great food Great service Great price Great setting Love this place

We came here on Wednesday for the pizza and wine bottle special which is $32 and an all day…read morespecial. The sausage pizza is thin crust and very good especially with a glass of wine. We have been here a few times for the same deal and the place has a very chill atmosphere. The bartender was super friendly and very attentive. They have a decent selection of beers on tap.

Fun dive bar in portage park. Nice neighborhood spot. Pizza is delicious and drinks were good…read more Parking available right out front.

Fun trivia nights on Thursdays. You can bring your own food. Nice atmosphere. Good beerread more

They intentionally served a guy a drink that he was allergic to and didn't have a medical kit with…read moreallergy pills, nor really cared to get some, even though I offered to run home across the street. The guy ran out to get some, leaving his dog there for a long 30 mins, which was bothersome and pretty filthy. When the guy returned, he asked the bar to get me a birthday drink for taking care of his mutt, but was refused behind my back, within earshot and eyesight. I complained on google reviews, but rather than apologizing for the shit I went through on my birthday, they simply said their bartenders were 'verified' and left it at that. They could've made up for it with a sincere apology and a drink, but nope. Just puppydog eyes when he begged for a tip... as he was leaving to Italy the next day. Apparently even asking to make a liberal joke here is not allowed. Ironic. Looks like someone needs a beer, and it ain't just me.