I attended a ticketed Super Bowl open bar event with a group of friends and had an extremely upsetting experience due to repeated microaggressions and unprofessional behavior from staff. From the moment we arrived, one bartender treated us with visible hostility, including ignoring us, speaking negatively about her shift to her friends seated at the bar, and openly stating to them that she was "not serving us" while smirking. When one of my friends tried to get her attention to ask when the open bar ended, she was ignored. When that same friend later tapped her on the shoulder to ask the same question again, the bartender responded by yelling, "Don't fucking touch me," which immediately escalated the situation. A male staff member intervened but spoke over us and refused to listen while we tried to explain what had happened. This, again, felt like another microaggression, especially as our concerns were dismissed without being heard. A manager eventually came over and apologized for the bartender's behavior, but did not address the staff directly or take visible steps to de-escalate or correct the situation. Instead, our group was blamed. Our drinks were taken away, we were told to leave, and one staff member attempted to physically escort one of my friends out, placing his hands on her. At that point, we left. As Black and Brown guests, the pattern of behavior throughout the night made it feel very clear that this was not a welcoming or safe space for us. Since this happened, I've also noticed similar reviews from other Black and Brown guests describing similar treatment and the same unwelcoming atmosphere. For a paid event, we expected professionalism, respect, and inclusion... none of which were present. Based on this experience, this did not feel like a place for Black or Brown people, and I hope management takes serious steps to address bias, de-escalation, and guest treatment moving forward. read more

I've been here for their first influencer event when they opened & again for 818 event...loved the service. Today was not the same. There's no one here. We were seated with brunch menus. Our drinks were taken for art but it was only when the server came back we were able to order. She came back at 3:09pm to be exact. To not honor brunch when we were here before cut off is insane. See attached to see how it should not have taken that long. Secondly, if brunch was over please state that so the option to order is now. It's a fact guest weren't informed. The option to order now vs when she retuned was not given. I understand a cut off at 3pm but once menus are given we should be informed. It is expected to honor a menu in front of me regardless of the servers time. Overall food is good but this gave very micro aggression. I'm quite disappointed bc up north is starting to live up to the unwelcomed statistics that's been spoken for years. read more

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Fun time at Parlay for their Love Island Watch party. Wish they started this sooner! Big restaurant/bar with lots of TVs. Marg was a 3.5/5 - wish they salted the rim. Fries were a 3/5 We had great service and they were very accommodating to my friend with a dairy allergy. read more

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I came here for one of the NBA finals games in hopes of finding a fun Chicago sports bar and was a little disappointed. The food was just alright (although the fry portion was big). There are a lot of TVs which was great for the viewing experience but the vibe was a little reserved. My friends also were seated right next to a fan/vent and said they were cold the entire night. Our server was amazing and taught us about Ireland! However, when we first got there (although we made a reservation) we weren't greeted and had to wait a while to be acknowledged and seated. Overall: ehh sports bar in Lincoln Park, if you want a hype place to watch a game this isn't it read more

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We specifically chose this spot because they had unlimited mimosas for $45. The mimosas were great and they kept them coming. There was a two hour limit but that was plenty of time. The breakfast tacos were only ok. Our server was very nice and attentive. Great place to watch a game. TVs were everywhere. read more

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Just got assaulted by the "owner" at Parlays Lincoln Park. Large crowd and I was trying to get through, trying to crane my head around to find an away through. I was the "other side" of a rope that extended about 6 inches off of the bar. Somebody asked me if I was looking for the bathroom. I said I'm trying to get through. He said "well what the fuck are you doing here this is service," I said I know I'm trying to get through, I'm making my way back through. I stood on the other side of the rope where he told me, and it wasn't good enough for him? He said move you dumb fuck. I said fuck off. He said "what you say?" I said "I said fuck off you dick." He double fisted me by the chest and said get the fuck out mother fucker. I put my hands up as he tried to move me. Didn't work. He kept thrashing me and pushing me. Two other guys came and threw me out the back. Will CPD care? I'm 100 percent disabled vet with PTSD. This really is shattering a lot of my therapy work for me rn. Apparently people can assault me my whole life and just get away with it. I had one coors light. read more

If Parlay isn't on your list of places to go to for catching a game, having brunch or just kicking it - what is your problem?! The environment is lively, the food is great, the drinks are hitting, and there are TVs literally everywhere - so if you want to watch college football on Saturday OR catch any of the NFL games on Sunday, this is your spot! The DJ they had was ON POINT too! They have a FULL BRUNCH MENU AND GAME DAY MENU all in one spot and there is so much to choose from on either one; there is literally something for everybody, no matter the type of mood you're in! What we tried: Basket of loaded fries - they were crispy and never got soggy; that's sorcery! Blackened chicken quesadilla - they seasoned that blackened chicken down! This was so good! Classic Buffalo wings - these were perfect. Fried perfect. Buffalo sauce perfect. No complaints! Double smash burger - everyone that tried this at the table was amazed how good it was.Those two double smash patties were ON POINT! Buffalo Chicken pizza - I totally understand why everyone loves this now! This pizza was so good! The crispy chicken that was on top has so much flavor which was great in addition to the buffalo ranch sauce that came with the pizza. I could eat that pizza anytime! One of the large format drinks is something that you should definitely get. They are so much fun to have at the table! I went on a Saturday during the college football games and even with it being busy, our waitress, and the manager were still very attentive! This is definitely one of my top choices as far as enjoying a place in the vibe, while enjoying yourself with friends! read more

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Went for $20 wings night and it was a good deal! Wings were kinda small, but to be expected for bottomless wings. Service was amazing!! read more

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I've had the most fun here watching games. Best TV set up, best sound, great food and staff has great attitudes. You can tell management is good to their people bc the workers all seem to like each other and smile a lot. All the waitresses have been great, but I have a soft spot for Kendall:) read more

Last night at a ticketed event, my group experienced repeated microaggressions and unprofessional behavior from stafi. A bartender ignored us, spoke negatively about us to friends sitting at the bar, and openly said she "wasn't serving us" When my friend tried to ask when the open bar ended, the bartender yelled at her, escalating the situation. When we tried to explain what was happening, staff talked over us and dismissed our concerns. Management oftered a verbal apology but took no action. Our drinks were taken away, we were told to leave, and a stafi member attempted to physically escort my friend out. As Black and Brown guests, the pattern of behavior made it clear we were not welcome. This did not feel like a safe or inclusive space--or a place for Black or Brown people. I'm sharing this so no one else hasto experience this. read more

Love this local spot! All the food here is great- I dream about the buffalo chicken dip daily. Their miso wings are soooo good too! Also came here for happy hour the other day! They had such good deals and was busy and fun! read more

currently my favorite place for happy hour!!! the $5 spritzes are SO good and strong enough it's totally worth it; the peach is my absolute favorite but the strawberry and cucumber are also amazing. this is definitely a fratty sports bar vibe but i've been coming on wednesday's at 5pm with a couple friends and there's literally no one around and the service is super fast/easy. everything ab the experience was ideal; fried pickles, fries & cheese curds were delicious and the drinks were too. it's literally the "this and yap" meme- come with friends ready to gossip about their week and just sit back and enjoy. read more

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Been wanting to stop here the food was good and service was fast it was barely busy guess we came in on a slow day good for us lol. read more

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I love this place! They have such great deals and the staff are so nice! The drinks are so good and yummy!

New addition to the neighborhood is a refresher. This place has a really nice decor for a sports bar / hangout. Lots of space, big tables and a comfortable bar makes it feel very open and welcoming. The menu isn't big and likely because it's a soft opening, they seem to be working out the kinks. There was no draft beer and bottles were non-existent but did enjoy a standard Miller Lite out of the can. The menu is simple but effective in terms of the usual sports bar foods - wings, burgers and pizza. Again, on this night (and assuming working out the kinks) there was no pizza available. We went with the wings which were tasty - 5 alarm and their Parlay rub. Service was excellent - the bartender was friendly and helpful in making recommendations (as well as being accommodating on some of the gaps they had). Do try this place out for the next game you want to watch outside your house for a fun time. read more

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The ambiance is fun but if you are wanting to seriously watch a game, it can be a little distracting since there are just people dancing everywhere and a loud DJ. The service was pretty good, but for a sports bar to not have any draft beers is pretty unusual. Prices are also a bit high for what you get. The food was average. We got the tenders, wings and nachos. All tasty, but nothing special. read more

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Food was decent and standard for this type of restaurant. Definitely has a party atmosphere on game nights. The main issue was getting service from the waitstaff on a game day. They definitely seem to have way too high of a workload to keep up. For large parties they also add customary gratuity which is completely understandable, but it's not very transparent on their payment systems. read more

Tori was a great waitress. She was very nice and quick with service. We asked for the sound on for the NFL and she was able to get it on.

Tori at parlay is an absolutely amazing, she is a great waitress. She made sure to check in often to see that we had everything we needed and was super sweet in the process. read more

I had the most delicious bottomless brunch at Parlay Lincoln Park this past weekend! They have an awesome brunch special going on right now where you can get 90 minutes of bottomless mimosas or domestic beer with the purchase of any entree for only $25! I looooved that the mimosas were "build your own" as the bottle of champagne and carafe of orange juice came in an ice bucket - such a cool touch! Our server was great about checking in to see if we needed any refills too. We had the breakfast burrito and the vanilla blueberry French toast - both were delicious and a great pairing for the mimosas! The seating space of Parlay LP is a really cool inside/outside area (which means TONS of great natural lighting during brunch!) I can't wait to go back and try out more of the menu! read more

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..... please do not call yourself 'Parlay' and not play sound for games. Your menu is super basic and your boneless wings are super salty. Your management is super strict, you don't allow for ppl to accommodate themselves to have a good time. (No coffee, tea but can't bring it in). Your DJ repeats songs within a 2hr window. If you're looking for a place to host a non-eating gathering, sure. But this place is sadly boring. read more

Great new sports bar in Lincoln Park. The selection of signature mules is awesome and the drinks are very good. Food worth trying are the wings and pizza. Service is good. Our bartender was very nice and took her time to explain what's in some of the drinks. Follow on IG table42chicago for reel about this place read more

This is my favorite brunch spot in Chicago. After my first time there, I rarely go to brunch anywhere else. They have a great bottomless deal. The service is amazing. Specifically our typical Saturday server, Alex. Manager (blanking on name) is always amazing too making sure everyone is having a great time. It has a great vibe and we always have so much fun. I've been to a lot of brunches and this is my favorite. Also the buffalo chicken pizza is amazing! Chances are if you go to brunch I'll be there. read more

This is a great spot to watch sports with your friends! The drinks are great and the food was super tasty. I had the Passion Paradise mule (tequila, lime juice, ginger beer, passion liqueur and passion fruit syrup). This drink wasn't overly sweet, the ginger beer gave it a nice bite. I definitely recommend trying this cocktail! The service was great and the retractable roof is nice for patio drinking year-round! Definitely check this place out! read more

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This is a very cool spot to check out with perfect Instagram worthy photo ops! There are plenty of large tables and bar top areas that are perfect for large groups. The service was quick and prompt and our server was super friendly. We all enjoyed our various mules and the bill was not bad at all! Music and the ambiance were on point and would definitely come back to visit again! read more

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Worst experience ever. With a group of people and said hey to the waiter who didn't come back to our table for 20 minutes after she first stopped by, and she started to go offfff on us. She called everyone rude and after apologizing for using the word "hey" she proceeded to continue to ignore the table. Then as we were leaving she made comments and started to yell, tried to defend myself and she started yelling "you're a bitch" "never come back" and was out of control. I'm not sure how she's still employed because I can't imagine what she would do with an actual rude customer. Will never be returning because of her and I think her name is Emma. Short, brown hair and the worst person you'll ever meet. She needs therapy. read more

Food and service here is consistently great. Cannot wait to spend my Saturdays at Parlay Lincoln Park watching college football this fall!

Victoria, Emma, and Kendall made our night. We stopped in from out of town and felt right at home.

My servers Victoria, Emma, and Kendall were the best. Very quick with drinks and super nice. They have unreal buffalo chicken dip and great pizza. Had a great time there. read more

Best place in Lincoln park to get good bar food and watch a game! You can't find anywhere else that has that many tvs and great game sound

Great place to watch a game and enjoy some great food. Service is fantastic as well. 10/10 would recommend.

This is a newer sports bar that just opened last Fall. The good is that it has a lot of space and TVs. On a Sunday you can see almost every NFL game on at least one screen. The front patio/garden is real nice if you get to sit there. The food is all right, a few pizza options and a few sandwiches. I got the nachos once, those are real big, enough for a meal for 2 people. The boneless wings are a bit different than you usually see. Not bad, they're bigger, but they fall apart kind of easily. They specialize in moscow mules, they have a whole menu of them, if you like those you'll like this place. They also have 2 really good frozen slushies, and some other themed cocktails depending on the season. They have a few good craft beers, but strangely no drafts, which is rare for a sports bar. The music also gets a bit loud in between games. Also sometimes you have to ask to have the sound put on for a sports game, which should be a given for a sports bar, especially when a big game is on. Overall though, a good spot if you have a big group for a game. Not far from the Fullerton L stop. read more

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The food and service is really good here. I come here a couple times a month. However on certain nights there are a lot of really young people here. read more

The bartenders/employees were rude. I did not have a good time when I went here with friends.

The thin crust pizza was so good I just have to come back! Looking forward to College Saturday and NFL Sundays at Parlay! Amazing food and yummy drinks. read more

The pizza was terrible. The Waitress took way too long to take our orders and get our drinks. There are better places in the neighborhood.

I came here last night with some friends and was blown away! The server said they just opened and are still adjusting some Things, but the pizza was amazing. If you love tavern style pizza this is probably the best I have had in Chicago! Very cool design also. The server was awesome and gave us a little tour when she was seating us. I will definitely be back! read more

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I used to be a regular at this place. The customers there letting in look way too young to be there. This place used to be much better.

The service was good. I live the neighborhood decided to stop by. The customers looked around 18/19 college when I went. The crowd was too young for me and left. read more

If you are looking for a college bar near DePaul to watch a game, have some drinks and eat pizza and wings this is your place. Super lovely atmosphere, great service extensive drink list. TVs every where and a bright sunny space. Great place to hang with friends and take in a game read more

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