We came to this bar on a Thursday evening for happy hour. They do have a special four dollar everything so we thought we would go here before our dinner reservations. We didn't stay very long because the bartender (Thursday 2.6.25 - dark hair) was kind of lazy. We grabbed one drink and bartender was more interested in talking to her friend at the end of the bar than making sure that we continually got cocktails. I'm not sure I would return, but it is a really good deal for the four dollar everythings if you like draft beer and they have a very wide selection of draft beer. I would pass on the well and call drinks as the drinks you barely you're barely getting an ounce of liquor. They also have three dollar jameson shots at any time but again I don't think you're getting a full ounce. There are much better bars located in short walking distance so I think I'll pass on going back here. read more

They are fortunate that yelp requires at least one star. The atmosphere is cool, but service didn't match the bar. Bartender ignored a bar full of people so she could chit chat with her friend. Then acted as if we were bothering her. I can't bring myself to revisit restaurants or bars with subpar and inattentive staff . Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Hook and Ladder - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place Great atmosphere Great service Friendly crowd I love this place. It is a great place to go and just chill. Let the day fall off and just enjoy yourself. read more

Great deals. Liked that it was a chill vibe on a Monday. Drink prices are standard. Will come back

Best value bar in Lincoln park. Cheap drinks and good tunes. Always a good time here. A little too crowded on weekends but weeknights are good to go. read more

I would NOT suggest this bar. It was st paddy's day and my friends and I go to this so called "Irish" bar and played an IRISH songs and got skipped over EACH TIME by the bartenders. The song the bartenders decided to play no one even danced to. Great job hook and ladder. Would not recommend. So much for an Irish bar. read more

Fun place to drink with friends and enjoy a wide variety of music on the jukebox. Incredible drink deals basically everyday of the week. $3 beers. And I am talking good beers on draft. Very solid bar with lots of good seating too. read more

Hook and Ladder - Bar - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beer paradise !! I and my friend ran into this place tonight and we were really lucky. This is truly a paradise for beer lovers - they have various IPAs, Pale Ales, lagers and even several of my favorites - wheat beers to choose from and what's the best - all the beers were only $2.50 tonight ! (Sunday) I'm not sure if this is happening also other nights of the week but I'm definitely coming back another Sunday. (If you are lucky like me, you will have a very nice, sweet, attentive and gorgeous bartender Jill taking care of your glass always being full and let me tell you - she does really good job at it!) The place itself is pretty cozy and spacious. It's nothing fancy and the pub has a good energy. The bar is well stocked also for those that are weird and don't drink beer - just kidding, of course everyone has their own preferences and I think that in this bar everyone can find their thing. Nevertheless, this is a drinking place - no food, so come fed or hungry in case you want to make it a cheap night. Cheers! read more

Kicked me out for being the victim. Waiting at the bar for a while to get a drink. Girl keeps trying to push by but I hold my spot. Eventually she gets up next to me and apologizes, asks me what I want to drink as she's ordering. When the bartender comes back with her drinks and what I told her I was gonna get, she grabs my card and gives it to the bartender. I tried to say something to the bartender but it's too loud and she tries to grab her drinks and get away. I managed to take away half of what she ordered. The bartender comes back with the bill and I try to explain that I didn't order/agree to pay for any of this. I try to give back the drinks I didn't order or want (they were unopened cans), and when she says I can't, I refuse to sign the bill (why would I pay for something I didn't order or want?). They kick me out immediately. Wouldn't even let me try to explain what happened read more

I had to use touch tunes to request songs and each time I put money in to request a song, it was skipped. This bar wants you to spend money but not enjoy the music you like. I would have put more stars had I not requested songs multiple times with it getting skipped. read more

Visiting from Texas and found this bar anddddd I love this bar! Cool area, good price, playing all the games Jill was bartending and super awesome! Will definitely be my bar to hit up when I'm back in the city! read more

Hook & Ladder is a great bar with $4 30 craft beer choices on draft, $3 all shots and drinks ranging from $3.50-$6.50! Great ambiance. Fantastic friendly bartenders. No college scene to ruin your night. Beautiful brand new bars & a perfect music selection for any occasion. Great date night place & bar for any sporting occasion. Awesome side note: there is a secret door that you can walk through to get to Halligan Bar!! CHECK THIS AWESOME NEW BAR OUT! It's a MUST! read more

Hook and Ladder - Hook & Ladder Chicago. Where your new hangout should be! - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've caved. Hook and ladder is my local weekday spot. I'll admit, it's not bearable on the weekends. Bros and suburbanites funnel in to overtake the sound equilibrium and screech until oblivion and your eardrums blow. But on a weeknight, with $2 EVERYTHING specials, comfy window-side seating and room to breathe, it's a gem. The bartenders are usually neighborhood locals or Lincoln Park high graduates that peaked senior year, so get in a chuckle and tip an extra buck for charity. Just keep your volume down. read more

Love the $3 everything happy hour deal here! Halligans recently discontinued their happy hour $3 all drinks on Fridays (unsure about the other days of the week), so my colleagues & I switched over to Hook & Ladder, and we have yet to be disappointed! Drinks and service were good! I enjoyed my whiskey sour, & you can choose any type of whiskey because they are all included in the $3 happy hour deal. The Friday happy hours are from 4-8pm, which is convenient for after work. read more

Flat beer. Flat soda. I don't think they care much. The bartender knew the beer was a dud and still served it. If you want bad beer at a decent price this is your place. read more

This place is very similar to the next door bar Halligans. They actually have the same owner and you will see the same bartenders working both locations, there is even a secret door that connects both bars. You can have some fun with it since from the H&L side it looks like a normal door, and once you cross into Halligans the door is perfectly blended in with the wall so you can't see it. I always send a friend through and see how long it takes them to figure it out. As far as drinks, pretty much identical to Halligan but they are more expensive. I only come here when Halligans is packed and I don't mind paying extra but to get a seat and quicker service. read more

Very nice bar, with a dark vibe. Kinda funky, kinda classy, a little college thrown in. The drinks were pretty cheap and pretty good. it was a pit stop before heading to Lion's Head/The Apartment and I actually would've preferred to stay here. One thing. The booths are SUPER high. A double step to squeeze into some tiiiight booths. I made it though and the booths were kinda comfy once you got up there. read more

on the pricier side but good location. if you like pubs and bars then you might like this

Great lil' bar! About 15 of us popped in after Lions Head was closed for the night and took over the second room. $2.50 for any draft on the menu on this particular Tuesday, and the selection was pretty good! Nothing else stood out as bad or wrong, but the service was quick and friendly and the other couple of patrons I joked with while waiting for my pour seemed to be having a good time. There was open air exposure in the second room and a handful of TVs. Cheap drink, easy access, plenty of room for my pals, and a better than halfway decent beer selection? This bar is working its way into my heart. read more

Great place I come here with my friends all the one. My girlfriend broke up with me here and hooked up with my best friend after. The drink deals are amazing! read more

This bar is great! Came in on a Sunday night around 7 for one drink and ended up staying far longer than that. The bartender Mina was attentive and awesome to chat with, which made us want to keep ordering. The deals here are hard to beat, so we will be back! read more

Hook and Ladder - a bar filled with liquor bottles - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Last weekend we were walking around and happened to see a sign in the window saying $3 Daisy Cutter so of course we stopped and had a couple. The atmosphere is great and the bartender was super friendly and fast even though it was pretty busy. We will definitely be back can't beat good beer for $3! read more

Went on Thanksgiving night to watch some football. They were having a Thanksgiving special of $3 for anything. Literally anything (!!) except Patron. So yeah, we did a lot of partying that night. Had quite a few people but not so many as to be stifled. Our bartender (Wren) was able to get to us pretty quickly for each round. Was recommended this bar by a friend and she was right, it was great. Solid Lincoln Park bar which I will definitely be visiting again. read more

Fun, low key bar where you can have a very cheap night and still get a lot of drinks in you! For now, they have $2 Fireball shots which is very dangerous if you get my drift. :P The bartenders are super fast at getting your drinks and very attentive. They have a pretty decent list of draft/craft beers (my personal fav is the Curious Traveler). At most your beer would be $5 here. I haaven't spent more than that. If you're looking for a fun place to go on a Friday night and don't want to the chaos and drama that comes with the typical Lincoln Park crowd (locals, you know what I mean), come here! :) read more

Beautiful Space! The inside is just really well done/ I really liked the bar. Beautiful Bartender/ Amazing Specials... we were drinking $2.50 Alpha Kings?? Where in HELL can you even find it on special for $5? Nowhere they said... Must Try Joint/ ask for Ren! read more

Easily the best prices and deals I've seen in awhile! Fantastic beer selection! Good for a late night beer and possibly a cocktail nightcap. Ask for Alexis, she's Fantastico! read more

Hook and Ladder - a shelf full of liquor bottles - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They have pints of Alpha King (and a bunch of other good beer options) for $3. Place was fairly dead when I was there early on a Thurs, but I was totally cool w/ that. This is not a trendy option, pure utility value. Great product, no hassle getting drinks, had the Cubs game on. Worthy of 4-stars to me, but I could certainly see people being disappointed if they are more into ambience and vibe. I'll definitely be returning. read more

I came here with my husband and a few friends on Halloween and we really enjoyed our time here. The server behind the bar was great- she hustled and was super friendly. They have a nice selection of drinks and the ambiance is chill. We'll definitely consider coming back when we're in LP again. read more

This place comes off as a party bar on the weekends and it surely holds to that with the crowd that frequents it on the weekends. But I have to tell you there is no better place for Happy Hour during the week to grab a beer and for the price...$2 Drafts Sunday thru Wednesday... You just cant beat that price. The atmosphere is pretty mellow on the weekdays too, much more of a laid back crowd which I liked. The Bartenders are hit or miss probably due to the fact that they have so many people to deal with. It's kind of hard to interact with them other than the "What do you Want?" But I get it... Im a cheapskate and love deals so for a $2 Alpha King Draft.....Can't beat it. read more

enjoying great company with the TWINS! one can't believe they made an appearance. Quick service. they've been good to me but slow to others. Bud light is nice read more

Hook and Ladder - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Chicago bar but the 5'6 bouncer at the door was aggressively high on amphetamines

Let's get to the bottom of this place off the bat, you're going to get wasted and so is everyone around you if you come here. That's what it's all about. It's packed and filled with DePaul students. If you're looking to rage this is a great place to come, if you're trying to grab some chill drinks with friends or a date continue north--this is not the place for that. They do have a solid lineup of beers and liquor options to fulfill all of your over imbibing needs none the less. read more

This bar is always a go-to with my friends and myself. They have 3.50 well drinks on Thursdays and an even cheaper deal Monday-Wednesday. The crowd is always young, and the vibe is very chill and "dive" like. I only have a complaint on the lack of bartenders when it's not even that busy. I have seen the back bar unattended so many times, that I don't even bother getting drinks when in that area. I wish they would work on more efficient and present service. read more

The worst experience there with the bartender at night. If you guys want advice, Never leave an open tab at night because she will charge you extra. She is all over the place and will charge you shots and beers that the table across of you are having. Never again will i come back because of her. read more

If you think it's funny to play "What's New, Pussycat?" by Tom Jones on the jukebox twenty times, you will waste $30 because their jukebox is a scam and will take your money but never play the song you ask for. read more

This is my favorite bar to go too. Great music, bartenders, and crowd. The drinks are some of the cheapest in Chicago. Sunday-Wednesday $2.50 beers. They have a great selection with about 30 different taps. read more

Terrible service. Never been to a bar where the bartender tells a customer "the customer is not always right." Sorry, but, why would you say that?You do realize that you work in the service industry? I asked politely for a different drink and you said no "the bartender is always right." Wow! Please learn service...you Ms.H&L know nothing about it. read more

Extension of Halligan's right next door, Hook & Ladder is a bit dimmer with a cool-vibes/dark/musky feel! Very hip, chill, and band playing! Much better than Wise Fools although I do miss it. Worth a try!! read more

Worst service ever. Plain and simple. Unless you love warm beer and rude service. I usually only comment on good rather than bad since I'm a product of the industry, but holy sh*t that was rediculous. read more

I've been a faithful customer of Hook and Ladder. I can honestly say it's a bar I've always frequented and recommended to others. However, tonight my feelings for this place changed. It's 1:45am and the workers are rushing EVERYONE out the door. So I decide to use the bathroom before I exit and one of the workers grabs me by my arms & tells me to leave. That I had the chance to use the restroom during last calll. Correct me if I'm wrong, but last call means ORDER YOUR LAST DRINK. I was going back and forth with this guy and others, but it was a waste of time. In the end, I wasn't going to argue with this asshole. But I truly wish I would have gotten his name. If you want me to leave, your hands on my arms are NOT NECESSARY. I wasn't resisting, I was simply trying to find reasoning as to why I couldn't at least use the bathroom before I left. It honestly would have taken 2 minutes. read more