This is a cute little neighborhood dive bar. It has both indoor and outdoor seating. The service…read moreis okay, but not the friendliest in the world. There is no food, but their draft beer selection is pretty good, and it's a full bar, so you should be able to find something to drink. Lots of smokers outside, right by the open door and windows, which sucks. This won't be my regular spot, but I'll maybe swing by for a beer if I'm in the area.

This was the first bar I visited upon returning home to the US, and the staff were very welcoming…read more The small, but fairly packed, bar had a cozy atmosphere as the music playing overhead was barely audible among the chatter of regulars and incoming patrons. Large tv's were streaming sports overhead adding to the ambiance (along with Halloween decorations)--how festive! Had a few drinks and are feeling super hungry? Armand's pizza is right next door, but the two establishments are conjoined so you can walk directly into the pizzeria. My last two visits at Tiny Tap were very enjoyable and I encourage anyone to stop in for a drink.

I live a few blocks from this hidden gem located in Oak Park. I was giving a gift to come here for…read morea drink and glad that I was introduced to this place. The vibes here are incredible. Grown and Sexy Atmosphere. A casual neighborhood cocktail bar that has a full bar serving specialty cocktails and well made drinks and small food plates. FYI... Meter parking along the streets. Eat before you come or stop next door for a pizza. Kettlestrings Grove only serves small plates. My first time was a good experience. The bartender was attentive. I ordered The Morton drink and it gave me a nice smooth buzz. Great Location, Prices were decent and the service was amazing. Will be coming back to see if they ordered the other star.

What a cute find and love that the bartender is getting her masters in therapy (shouldn't every…read morebartender?) Drinks were yummy and spot was quaint with good vibes

Was my second time at Shea's Lounge,the food is delicious and generous drinks are well made and…read morealso very good,had to choose the fried Calamari for the second time so delicious,such generous portions ordered a totally hand crafted cocktail from the bartender who was also our server, excellent customer service excellent food a total must go to,great ambiance as well, cannot wait to go back

Interior is nice, they redecorated well. The back "patio" area is closed in for the winter, but…read moreit's warm in there. The main bar is very loud, hard to hear who you're talking to, also how do you have an Irish bar without a working Guinness tap?? 6 out 10 's. I'll give it another shot over the summer.

Hala Kahiki is a tiki bar staple in the Chicago Suburbs! The inside is much larger than I expected…read morewith a huge bar area, covered outdoor patio, and at least two other indoor seating areas. I love that as soon as you enter, you are transported to a tropical oasis that is dark and moody. I visited with a larger group so we made a reservation before. One pays $5 per person in your group and the amount is later applied to your bill. The food menu is minimal and most items weren't available sadly. We got two orders of their pineapple salsa with taro chips. It was yummy but wasn't enough substance to match the drink levels. For drinks, our group got a wide variety. They have all sorts of flavor pairings to accommodate every guest. I got the Captain's Revenge after hearing the Pearl Diver was unavailable. It was good but not amazing. For my second drink, I got the Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned which I thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't hear anyone in our group be disappointed with what they ordered. Our server, Jazmine, was very knowledgable about the menu and asking the right questions to make sure what we each ordered would be something we liked. Overall, this was a fun experience and I am happy I finally got to visit! My experience was slightly tainted with how much was not available the night we visited.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

Dan the bartender keeps your glass full Reasonable drink…read moreprices Monday nights has MNF on the tvs & a comedy open mic after 8p

Best secret in town Chill place with unbelievable food. Try chef Alfredo, wings, pizzas, and…read moreburgers. Fries are to die for.

In some ways it is not much of a bar with not much age, pat Chicago Sports stuff on the wall…read more Dropping my son and his friends off at a local quinceañera, thought I would find a dive bar while I waited, ended up being til midnight. Started to head to the most highly rated place on yelp but the parking lot of Phil's was inviting. Ended up being a wonderfully diverse crowd. WW..E or F, lots of fighting. ...whatever was not my favorite thing to watch, but just trying to hang out and turning off March Madness was not a big deal. But young Joe and I believe his brother run their grandfather's place, this Phil's. Authentic people, Joe a super good guy. People and their scuff mark presence and Joe's good heart and diversity will make this a place of increasing character. Hang out there, and continue to add your character. I will be back.

Italian Beef Crawl Stop #4:…read more Starting to get slowed down by the volume of beefs and beers, this short trip to the next bar was more than welcome. As we entered there were about two guys in there having an afternoon beer. My friend rolls up and orders a long line of glasses and pitcher after pitcher after pitcher. I commented to him, "This looks like a scene out of a Western flick where the banditos rob the money train and then go in all out buying whiskey!" Some folks picked up the ping pong paddles and started to play a game, still a few more popped in some quarters for Silver Strike Bowling and some others played some pool. I contented myself walking around and chugging out of the small glasses. The outdoors area was sweet with tables and lots of room out in the sun. We did run into some west siders who all had an opinion of where to get good beefs, but Johnnie's would be the next leg of the beef crawl. We probably ended staying here the longest and spent the most money than any other of the bars. We eventually ended up staying at Phil's and then eating Johnnie's at Phil's. The tables were big enough, so there was room for everyone to eat and keep drinking. All in all a decent bar with lots of sports banners, neon lights and cheap beer. A bit far out of my way and nothing compelling to bring me back, but definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the neighborhood.

Wonderful Italian red sauce joint your would expect Elmwood Park! The best staff you can imagine,…read moregreat prices, and serving sizes that will send you home with leftovers. Saturday's there is live music which is a must! Pro Tip: free valet parking!

-Fun, fun, fun -Great food (Chicken Vesuvio, Linguine and…read moreclam sauce, couple of pasta dishes, assorted sea food plate and bruschetta) -Fair pricing -Awesome service -Liked the "vibe" Many of the patrons were old world and could of been on the set of The Sopranos. Old guys sitting around multiple tables discussing different topics. -Will we be back? YES

A truly great Chicago dive bar. If you want cheap booze and a cast of characters this is the place…read morefor you

Good place for a stiff drink and free beer wash.read more