There are dives, those genuinely crusty places that a lot of people have come to love as throwback…read moreexperiences. And then there are places like the Haas that has a group of regulars that drink like pros and like to do it somewhere that isn't gonna stop when they've had too many. I like the Haas. I've taken people to the Haas. It's kinda neat, if you like a bit of urban exploration. An old cigar case is intact, although unused. The bar back has old time coolers. Tall ceilings and windows that let in a bit too much light for the sort of serious boozin' that goes on. Surprisingly, the regulars go outside to smoke. And they do have this fantastic old shuffleboard table. They're also the guardians of one of the best loved ghost signs in Blue Island, prominent on its south wall, advertising Gettelman Beer, a defunct brand. There's also a Butternut ad on the north wall. You might just want to swing by and take some photos of the signs. That's OK.

A real dive filled with old men who drink too much. Not much of interest here except maybe the…read morelongest bowling old time table game I have ever seen. Don't see too many of these games in bars these days.

They have good non-alcoholic options such as mocktails and NA beer. Service is good. They have…read moregaming and pinball and rotating menus of food depending on the day.

RIPH is nothing without Mike Vanderbilt behind the stick. There is no vibe here without him. There…read morewould be no RIPH without him leading them out of the plandemic, frankly. Dave and Jen need to own up to their mistake of not bringing him back and do the right thing. I won't be going back until they do. And I encourage you, dear reader, to do the same. Best bartender in Chicago for a reason, my guys!!!

Checked out this humble looking ass bar. Double Play Saloon is one of the popular places in Blue…read moreIsland. If you couldn't already tell, it's a place to play games, such as slots. Also has more than a few drinks. The food offerings are basic and greasy. Basic looking place in one of the unfortunate suburbs around. It's a great fit for the area at least. The inside of it is quite small and is always crowded no matter whenever. Has a list of drink specials that are daily. It's always $5 to get a pint of Bud Light or a shot of whiskey. As for the food it's the usual fried and meaty. It's about $7 to get things like burgers, sandwiches, or whatever. Again the menu is mostly meaty. They have chips and popcorn. For sure it's not a high class establishment. It's open late. They have lots of games such as slots.

Depending on the bartender, this place can be a really fun time. Many go there for their partially…read moreenclosed outdoor patio (smoking allowed) which has high tables and bags to play. Some days the bar itself can get impossibly crowded as a lot of people go here in large groups. They have great lunch specials and cheap beer specials too. Beer options are standard, mostly domestic bottles and cans with only a few craft options like Founders All Day IPA and 1-4 from Blue Island Beer Company. There's just a few taps, maybe 4 total? The best things for me are probably the grill behind the bar where all the food is cooked to order by your bartender, as well as all the cool events that their owner organizes. He's super involved in the community which is awesome! There's local bean bag tournaments, meat auctions, put put golf tournaments, and roast beef events. It's all super fun. Definitely worth checking out for a cheap burger and beer special. Cheers!

This is one of those places, once you settle in, is hard to believe you didn't know it existed. It…read moredoes. A true throwback, Riverside Tap is frequented by locals who always seem to be happy to meet a new regular. Tucked away from the street and near the Little Calumet River, Riverside Tap boasts one of the BEST outdoor spaces I've sat down to have a drink in. Grab a cheap n cold classic (Old Style or the like - nothing too fancy here) and head out the side door for an amazing beer garden filled with horseshoe pits, barbeque grills, and cozy decks. You'll feel far from home, and the dull roar of the interstate and nearby freight trains start to seem relaxing as you settle in for a drink with friends. Honestly, I don't know why this place isn't packed every weekend, but to be fair, it's probably best that it's not. It's a secret you might want to keep, but can't resist sharing. There's nothing else like it. You can't buy this sort of authenticity these days. The owners are great, the bartenders are friendly, the regulars full of stories and happy to share. I'd hate to call it a dive bar, because it's just too damn fantastic. But if you're looking for the sunniest dive in Blue Island, this is your spot.

Great amenities outdoor horse shoe pits, bag hole boards and nice tables and chairs, great service…read morefriendly people. Chicago Fire filmed an episode there to be on wed. Feb. 26 good nite go watch it. Should be good crowd.

Absolutely love this spot. Hate that they close the kitchen 1 hour earlier BUT ITS STILL JUST A…read moreGREAT SPOT. During the day it's a restaurant. Occasionally I'll take my daughter for wings and to play darts. Their wings are fantastic.

Blue Island has a law that if you visit town you have to come here. I'm not serious, but maybe it…read moreshould be one. Natural Law is one of the better bars I would say, after checking out a few others in town. Has some very good drinks. The food not so much but it's edible mostly. Came in with my female friend. It always seems to have specials going on. We got the 10 ounce frozen machine drinks special. It's $5 every day. The one we got was the Malibu Berry, good stuff. It hardly tasted like there was alcohol. There was. As for food there's not much good. There's mostly typical greasy bar stuff. We had the Fry Basket. It's $3 so it's shit ass cheap. These weren't so terrible to be honest. Follow the saying of "you get what you pay for." In this case pay little and get something fairly okay. This place isn't like it's anything special but it will do if needing to get blitzed or if you're just watching people blitzing in a football game or whatever.

Horrible service. Seems like this place only wants to serve regulars without verifying ID. Turning…read moreaway customers because their bartenders don't feel like working.

Went up there Saturday night with a group of people and had a blast! The bartender was awesome and…read morethe people that were there are really nice! Definitely going back!

Bar located in Mount Greenwood. Hinky Dink's is a long time local gathering place and hangout. It…read moremay not look like much and it certainly isn't. Got to be as divey as it gets. They have a casual Irish pub kind of theme. A little interesting history about it. It's named after a local bar owner and politician. There was a guy called Michael "Hinky Dink" McKenna who would trade drinks for votes. He was an alderperson in the area. Of course that was a great strategy. It's about $5 to get basic cocktails. The ones we got the last time were pretty watery to be honest. Has no food. They let you bring in things like pizza. Have to make an update about this business. It's apparently closed. The city building commissioner ordered it closed months ago for violations like no fire extinguisher and exposed wires, and now there's a real estate sign on the window, so it sucks.

The new owners are amazing. They already have so much new inventory and talks of such positive…read morechanges. ( like the bathroom. Adding food and so much more ) love that will keep coming back

Came to this humble looking bar in Alsip. Dakota Inn has been a long time hangout for locals. It…read moremay not be pretty, but it's got cheap drinks, which is the most imports thing. Also kind of dusty and musty inside. The parking lot also sucks. Basic dive bar. It's got what one would expect. There's beers, greasy meaty food, and old regulars. Gets busier on the weekends with more fun. It's about $4 for a basic cocktail, such as whiskey. Food is mostly greasy and meaty. It's about $10 for things like burgers and other sandwiches. Basically it's beef or fried chicken. There's also wings. Among the sides are fries. The kitchen often isn't even open to be honest. Even have to be careful pulling into here because it's a tight fit. It's got a cramped parking lot. This is located on Pulaski close to the Jewel-Osco and other things.

Dakota Inn @ 12119 S. Pulaski Rd. In Alsip,Il is now serving a bowl of homemade Chili everyday dine…read morein or carryout for $5. Best Southside Chili ever!

Space is nice but per usual not really professional it's like they doing you a favor paying them to…read morebook they space and offer food. I had a last minute event so I'm appreciative but everyone working needs to UNDERSTAND they working ‍I won't be back to even chill I have three stars just off last minute booking but tuh

Ghetto, Ghetto!! Ghetto!! Me and my 4 friends went to Ravens place after seeing an advertisement on…read moreFacebook. According to the ad the time was 4-10. We got there at 5 to locked doors. The tv and lights were in but no one in sight. We called, there was no answer. More people started coming, they finally opened the doors around 5:30ish. We had to go through a TSA security style pat down, id check, and purse search. At this point I'm wondering what clientele are they used to where a patron has to be subjected to such a violation. All we wanted were some drinks and appetizers. Once we get passed security check, there was no hostess to tell us where to go since ALL the seats were marked "Reserved" so we go to the upstairs bar, same thing ALL the seats were "Reserved". Now our frustration is beginning to turn into a " oh hell naw" moment. We ask the bartender who was a lovely lady what's the protocol. She said all seating was bottle service only and everyone else had to stand up. We asked how much, she didn't know. Someone finally came back and said... drumroll... $600-$700 a bottle. Get the heck out of here with that b.s.!!! Why on earth would anyone who's not a drug dealer pay $600/$700 a bottle for a something that retails $35. I try so hard to support black owned businesses but crap like this is why I take my business out of the community. Poor customer service, false advertising, unorganized, and bad attitudes. I understand the pandemic has the restaurant business cash strapped but to take advantage of patrons with some fake bougee crap is a stretch. We ended up at Bourbon St in Marionette Park where we paid $80 for a 5 drinks and 4 appetizers. I really wanted to give my people my money but after that poor PR stunt me and my friends won't be going back ever.