This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

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.

Rossi's a great time for dive bar lovers, almost like a hidden gem amidst the hustle and bustle of…read moredowntown / River North Chicago. You walk up to the fridges, pick your hoppy and bottled (or canned) poison, and check out at the counter. Do note it's cash only. There's no food options but I read you can bring outside food in.

Nice place, good looking bar with plenty of room. Pool table and jukebox that I was probably…read morepissing people off with. The service was friendly and plenty of options. My issue was the drinks. Me and my wife both ordered well drinks and besides the price being more than they should, there was almost no alcohol in there. I mean like half as much as there should be. So basically we were paying $11 for a soda, and I even mentioned it to the bartender who did nothing to help.

Packed with 20-somethings but not a bad place to hangout. Even better if you can grab a table…read more Service was nice. Bartender was kind and not annoyed despite how busy it was. Drinks are good strong. Music (TouchTunes) was curated well by the crowd. Nice little joint

I met someone here before an event. Cash only establishment, which is no big deal, especially with…read morean ATM on site. Bartender was surly and the folks (who I assume were regulars) were all surly too. It was like walking in to a grumpy-puss meeting. The energy was super negative. If not for the great company I had (and the fact that we were already there) I might have suggested that we move. It was fine. Beer was cold.

Love Old Town Ale House. Definitely a Chicago staple. Featured on Anthony Bourdain's show way back…read morewhen....it's got the divey, Chicago-y, gritty vibe I love. Cash only. Owner is a hoot. He's an artist and his art is wonderful political commentary. Bartenders are cool, drinks not too expensive, and good location in Old Town.

We came here for a celebration, visiting from out of state and realized how busy this place can…read moreget. It is a very diverse crowd, ranging from ages 21-60s. It was so interesting to people watch and also participate in karaoke. It felt like a judgement-free zone, which gave me the courage to go up and sing. I like that the place is crowded, but not crazy. We secured our spots by coming in early. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were reasonably priced. It is not a fancy bar, it is a "mom & pop's" hence the name Mom's Place. We didn't get a chance to check out the live music on the other side, but it seems people were having fun in every room.

Quiet enough to talk but rowdy enough to have fun! The music and atmosphere hit that sweet spot…read morewhere it feels energetic without being overwhelming. Just make sure you know what you signed up for with the karaoke room :) It definitely gets crowded on weekends and usually charges a cover. Regardless, no other bar quite does it like Mom's Place! - AD

Solid basic bar. It has TVs. It has pool tables. It has a good variety of drinks. It gets busy on…read moreweekend nights. Just a standard bar.

Bad vibes and rude staff? They're proving you can do it all!…read moreCame in for one drink and went to close out. I wanted to pad the tab so tried to order a green tea shot. I realize it's not the simplest shot to make. The gray-haired bartender refused as it was too much work for one shot. Fair enough, I said I'd get two. He said making fewer than four was "a pain in the ass" and he wouldn't do it. Never mind then! Paid, tipped, and started to leave. Didn't want to interrupt the guys impersonation of a bartender for too long. I did mention it to the door staff as I was leaving and they had a problem too. Told me "yeah he's 100% right". Whatever! If the rude service isn't enough, maybe you'll like the copaganda around the bar. I recommend pretty much anywhere else.

Quick drink in the open air windows while taking a break from packing my neice for a move…read more Nice, no-nonsense bartender, and the nice bouncer joked with us and asked us "old folks" for our licenses to prove we were over 35 (bless his heart). My niece in her twenties fit right, as this place was her call. My sister and I are older, and our hanging out in bars time is in our rear view--so needless to say we ordered our Sauvignon Blancs and they came in a can but it was good!!! What can I say--a little day-drinking out of a can never hurt anyone!!

This place is just kinda ok. I feel like I could out bartend the bar tenders. Just warningread more

Classic. And I probably shouldn't be reviewing this place…read morecuz they are happily stuck in the past and don't give any importance to anything new. The jukebox is heavy on crooners. This is a smoking forward space. It's amazing.

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!!!!!!!

You might be wondering why two and not one. I get it. These things evolve over time. For…read moreinstance...I've stopped in here a few times over the years for a drink. And guess what?! I ordered a drink and got a drink and then I moved on. Perfect. But turns out that it's only when that one guy works. Come with me on a five minute journey yelpers as we go through tonight's near drinking experience. My wife and I walked in. 3 other tables sat with drinks. Great. We sat at an empty bar. Love it. Two employees at the end of the bar ready to spring into action and pour me a Guinness. Nope. Brothers and sisters in Christ I say to thee nay. There were no drinks to be had tonight. We listened to someone do their own research about where he might sit outside with his bucket of bottles while he was led to a shelf of available options instead of told flat out. When he asked how much? He was given a general idea but no definitive response. Anyway, I'm already tired of this story and it got longer and worse and we never had anyone ask what we wanted so we walked a block down the road to Beaumont's which is the best. Go there instead. You can sit at the bar, eat some bread and oysters and drink while you write reviews for places that aren't worth your time. Cheers.

This bar smells like feet. Ask for Jake or Ralph. Best bar ever! Touch tunes is great tooread more

Bartenders are friendly and fun. Great selection of cocktails and eager to try more so will…read moredefinitely be back! Dark and moody atmosphere is cool too, pretty light fixtures!

Superb cocktail spot in the heart of Wrightwood! Cozy interior with great decor make this a go to…read morespot for handcrafted cocktails. Pro Tip: not many seats but it turns over quickly so wait for your spot you will love it