I hired them to provide entertainment for a surprise birthday party I threw my wife.... and they…read moredid an awesome job. Both my wife and our guests had a great time, I would strongly recommend their services to others.

From the owner: Just Play Entertainment offers team building activities for a winning workplace!…read more Specializing in facilitating a variety of activities such as: Workplace Personality Assessment: A strategic tool for understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your team and organization. We will pinpoint potential areas of development and strengths among your team by identifying personality scores. We will strategically configure teams based on personality types to mix the passive, assertive and aggressive behaviors together for problem solving and team building via game play. Just Play recommends quarterly workshops to keep the momentum of high productivity going and increase your bottom line! From Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Effective Communication and Problem Solving. We customize games to fit your theme and are available for all special occasions such as private parties, family reunions, Birthday Parties, Holiday Parties, Bridal Showers, etc.

Fado has the warm, welcoming look and feel of a great Irish pub. The staff were all amazing and a…read moredelight to talk with. The manager even summoned us back in from the rain when we were ready to leave and welcomed us to sit back down until the downpour passed. The food was absolutely amazing! The shepherds pie was honestly the best I've ever had with its rich, thick meat filling and hearty mashed potatoes. My husband and our friends each ordered the fish and chips and finished their plates. My very favorite bite though was the smoked salmon appetizers. I will dream about those perfect little wonders for a long time!

Very friendly ! Adorable Irish pub! Many things to chose from…read more High top seating! Climb up but fun . Corn beef hash was delicious Fish and chips superb ! It was fun and true Irish people were eating here also . Very cool . Sports were on. Loved this .

On December 27th 2025 I was not allowed into this establishment because I was wearing a Chicago…read moreBears hat. I stopped-in to watch the Packers. The Bears weren't even playing! The guy behind me was turned away for wearing White Sox gear. How do you know he's not a Packers fan? Are you kidding me? Rivalries are supposed to be fun. I'm fine with someone having a Packers bar in Chicago... but turning away patrons because you assume they dislike your team is wrong.

I was in town this week for work, and had a chance to pop in here and have dinner, most of the time…read moreI am here I end up only drinking, but this visit I was so busy with meetings I didn't have any food all day so I went with the cheese curds and a Reuben, recommended by the great guy who greets folks at the door. He was not lying- the sandwich has an amazing balance of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss- then they go one step further and mix it all up with the Thousand Island dressing so it's a perfect bite, every ingredient, every time. The cheese curds came with a dill aioli, and marinara sauce. I was hooked on the aioli, nice way to cut back on the richness by using acidity and herbs. Cameron was my server, and Jessica was behind the bar. Both were awesome! Full disclosure, I went last night again, this time to meet up with friends before flying home. Jimmy was back from vacation and he's a rock star. Manages to keep everyone with a full glass and just good to chat with when he's not so busy (sorry I got so talkative Jimmy!) The entire group here is great. Makes it feel like family when you're here. I left Chicago 5 years ago but I feel like I never left when I'm here at O'Leary's. This is the place you wanna go with friends, or to meet new ones!

This old bar is such a fun spot to kick back and grab a drink with friends. The service is…read morefriendly, and my husband and I grabbed seats at the bar. It wasn't busy when we stopped in, though I know it can definitely get packed. They have a solid beer selection, too. Be sure to head downstairs and check out the speakeasy hidden below--that was the highlight for me. The whole vibe down there is just so cool and unexpected.

The Green Door Tavern is a great place to visit whether you're a local or tourist. It's been around…read morefor a hot minute and it's history/vibe is the perfect combo for a quick drink after work, grabbing dinner, a night out with friends, AND your gateway to the speakeasy downstairs (The Drifter). Check it out if you haven't already!

My friend (shoutout to Hunter) has been grilling me to check this place out, and now I totally get…read morethe hype. The service was genuinely friendly, and the ambiance gives off such a welcoming, cozy vibe. There's even a fireplace you can sit by during cold Chicago winters, which is a really nice touch. I sat at the bar, and the bartenders -- honestly, the entire staff -- were super personable. You can crack jokes and they'll play right along with you, which makes the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. I ordered the pulled pork skillet and it did not miss. They make your eggs however you want (within reason), and everything came out perfectly. While not the cheapest in town, the value is absolutely there given the quality of the beers and food -- prices feel totally reasonable for River North. Shoutout to Tessa, Tony, and the whole crew -- they really make you feel like a regular. As Tessa would say: Go Birds!

Still waiting on part of our party, but it's got potential! Dinner should be fish & chips!…read moreIt was, and it was perfect!

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.

Such a treat to return to beloved Monk's to find it still the perfect pub tavern resisting Chicago…read morerestaurant modernity! In the 90's this was the spot for us young lawyers to have top 5 burger and beers to unwind after court. My return 30 years later and burgers still tops for a true beef monster, not some wimpy Small Cheval garbage but a man's burger, lol. The ONLY beef I have is no more peanuts. We'd hang for hours eating peanuts, shells on the floor. I have to be this old Gen X guy and also say they have TOO many beers now. There was a great simple charm to have the darks and lights they had and now that the microbrew boom is over and people are drinking less - this old dawg attorney wants you to bring back peanuts and pair down that beer list to 10. Otherwise such a gem and grateful the owner resisted and fought selling and modernizing!!

Our first stop on a weekend full of Chicago fun. Monk's is lively, great taps, helluva house-made…read moreveggie burger, outstanding pickle fries, friendly and hardworking waiters. Also love the cozy decor - perfect "pub" experience.

We were there for lunch in Dec, 2025. We walked in w/out a reservation and got lucky as our party…read morewas small. We got a window table, wonderful service and great food. We recommend the Wee Pie Flight and the Highland Bread Pudding in particular. The ambiance in the place is awesome, and the waiter did not make us feel rushed. He even took the time to explain Malort to us, and convinced us to order some!

My mom is in town and after an accidental nap on Easter Sunday, we needed to find somewhere close…read moreto her hotel to eat. We came across this spot, and it hit the spot. We ordered the onion soup, the Crisps & Dips, Hummus & Shepherd's Pie. The soup was amazing: warming & wonderfully brothy. The hummus had good seasoning, but could've used a bit more garlic. My mom loved her Shepherd's Pie. We sat at the bar so we could watch the hockey & basketball games, and the bartender, Ryan, was great! He was personable, with good energy & recommendations.

Food was great! Drinks were tasty! (lil expensive)…read moreservice was amazing! looks really cool on the inside with a nice seating arrangement, and dim lighting only thing i would like to see them change is maybe have someone at the door to seat people or make it clear to take your own seat somewhere it's a little un clear

This building has a history. Dion O'Bannion's Flowershop, OBannions one of Chicago's first Punk…read moreclubs, to a gorgeous bar restaurant. This is a multilevel with staircases everywhere. The interior is interesting and dark. The place is lit for atmosphere. There is a full menu and a very complete beer and whiskey list. There are two problems; the place is so big service is run all over. There's an elevator in here. The second is that the economy is so jacked up; it's an expensive evening out. Plan for it...

Haven't been to Streeter's in ages! Love that things haven't changed and for the better! It's…read morestill a fun and happening dive bar like I remember it from my college days. Came here after our company's Christmas party to grab some drinks and mingle some more. The crowd is chill and mixed and just a fun atmosphere. We played a game of darts, sat around and talked and people watched and drank some dranks. Great bar located in the heart of downtown and it was pretty poppin for a Thursday night.

I love this place!…read more We went in during the snowstorm and it was toasty warm. Every staff member I encountered was professional and friendly. Drinks were reasonably priced. Great ambience.