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    J&M Tap

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, Dive Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Excellent old school Ukrainian Village bar. No sign on the front which is already a good sign (no pun intended). Great drink prices and great bartender, Clayton. Had a Bell's Two-Hearted, bought a t-shirt and continued my bar crawl. Great first stop.

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    Love the vibe, love the service. Local place to the core. Clean friendly and great prices. I hope they stay real and will be back again.

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    8 years ago

    Best neighborhood bar in the area, maybe even the city! The owner is a great guy and the bartender's are all very friendly.

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    8 years ago

    Mitch, the owner, is the man! What an incredible bar. Reasonable prices with laid back environment. Best dive bar in Chicago!

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    Great neighborhood dive bar with excellent bartenders and a magical vibe. Come back again and again!

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    Two video poker machines and a pool table. A old simple bar that still has its original cooler. Three simple tap choices. A dive bar it is.

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    love this place and Mitch is wonderful. great party room for events, and Mitch can cook! A tiotally fun place overall....

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    Richard's Bar - Walk in

    Richard's Bar

    4.3(346 reviews)
    1.9 miRiver West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town
    $

    A loyal Subscriber mentioned to me that she had spent time in Chicago but never had a chance to…read morevisit. So I visited it in her stead (another benefit of subscribing to AfterActionReport.info). Quite simply the best maintained dive bar I have ever had the pleasure of drinking in and an AAR Must Drink. Most dive bars have a fair amount of seed and are in need of some repair, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Not this place, as the spotless tile floor was completely intact, all the swivel barstools (each branded "Richard's Bar" across the back) still swiveled, and the tin ceiling stunning. It's coming up on a hundred years, but the entire joint has been as lovingly cared for as it is cleaned daily. The place has a slight smell of cigarettes. When I mentioned to Joe the bartender, that "I didn't think you could still legally smoke in a bar in this country." He replied "You can't, but people do," as he placed an ashtray next to my beer. All that, and Norm Wendt's brother-in-law bought me a bottle of Old Style because it was his birthday, which was drunk while listening to Steve Lawrence on the jukebox. Norm Wendt's sister then recommended a place for fondue so . . . Located in Old Town, Geja's Cafe is a very romantic warren of a restaurant that offers the best fondue in Chicago. A father/son team ("the Marios") served me the International (tenderloin, shrimp, chicken), a solid Flackhattan and some live flamenco guitar.

    Coming from Los Angeles via San Francisco, my first date with the CA "Smoking Ban" happened in 1995…read morein Berkeley, CA at Chez Panisse. By that time I was already a "Past" smoker so it really didn't have to much of an effect on me other than the air around you was smelled much nicer. What made me bring up this ancient issue was our party of five left La Scarola restaurant this past Sunday night and went next door to Richard's Bar, where for the first time this century I encountered a bar where everyone was smoking! I must say, that this flash from the past was actually rather refreshing and nostalgic. Would I or could I frequent this establishment - No. Was it fun for the 45 minutes we were there - Yes. This bar was packed with bar fly's, characters, gamers, mavericks and oddballs; and, I loved it! Leave it to Chicago, to have a place like this, that you probably will never see again unless you go to third world country. All I can say about Richard's Bar is WOW!!!!!!!

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    Rossi's Liquors

    Rossi's Liquors

    4.2(432 reviews)
    2.8 miNear North Side
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    Friendly and lively dive bar (4/5 Green Stars) Waiting for…read moretake-out from nearby Lou Malnati's, we wandered into Rossi's for a quick drink. It's a reasonably-priced busy dive bar in the heart of Chicago. I asked the bartender if she had a beer + shot deal and she said "no, but you can order a beer and shot." And so we did! Noise level is fairly high, thanks to a lively crowd plus a jukebox. They don't normally serve food but I think are fine with customers bringing in your own food, and you can also place an order from a nearby restaurant (I don't recall which one). And yes, it's cash only so bring some money if you don't want to pay ATM fees! 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. I like bars that allow customers to bring (or order) their own food - it allows for all diets! The one thing I'd like to see is more beer on tap - even just one good rotating local beer (e.g., Goose Island). Draft beer has smaller environmental footprints compared to bottled or canned.

    Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.

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    Brando's Speakeasy - Karaoke bar

    Brando's Speakeasy

    4.0(659 reviews)
    3.1 miThe Loop
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    Such a fun vibe and a great crowd! I went in on a Sunday evening and it was decently packed. The…read morebar itself is dimly lit and moody. There's plenty of booth seating, as well as tall chairs at the bar. Once it was karaoke hour, I put myself on the list and started singing. Everybody is fun about it, whether the performer is conventionally a great singer or not, and I absolutely love it! There was even a group of 4+ girls who sang together on stage, and the energy was so infectious, it got the whole bar yelling the lyrics along with them. Would highly recommend!

    Stopped in with friends and ended up having a much better night than we expected. The place has…read morethis fun mix of old-school charm and lively energy, and it really comes alive once the crowd settles in. What surprised me most was how welcoming the atmosphere felt -- people were cheering each other on during karaoke, and it created this upbeat, easygoing vibe that made the night even better. Drinks were well-made, the music kept the room energized, and there was always something going on that pulled everyone into the moment. Even with the place getting busier later in the night, the staff stayed attentive and kept everything running smoothly without making anyone feel rushed. I also loved how organized the karaoke setup was. Being able to add songs without waiting around made the experience feel seamless, and it helped keep the energy flowing. It's the kind of spot where you can unwind, have a laugh, grab something tasty, and forget about your week for a while. All in all, it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly great nights out. I'd absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed place to hang out and enjoy some good music and good company.

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