It's amazing how Southport Betty's pivots from a Friday afternoon or Wednesday night local neighborhood hangout to a Saturday college bar with a line out the door. Great vibes, love the patio, love the TVs on the inside, glad there are three bars from which to get drinks as it gets busy in there. It does get a bit loud as well given the low ceilings. Only thing is when I've been when it's busy, the food service starts to slow down pretty badly and you really have to put in your food early for the kitchen to eventually get the food out in a good timeline. Will definitely return, but prefer it for the low-key patio vibe relative to the Saturday college bar vibe. read more

Food was so good! The Brussels sprouts were amazing and a must order. There was absolutely no service except for the food being delivered to the table. You order from a QR code, you go to the bar to order your own drinks, Other than that it was a good sports bar. Would only go again for the Brussels sprouts! read more

TL; DR: Lots of TVs and nice outside area Stopped by on a Sunday around 1:00pm during a basketball game and had no trouble finding a table. The outdoor tent is still up and I can definitely see this being a great spot in the summer to hang out with friends and soak up some sun. There were plenty of TVs outside and even more inside. I'll definitely be back when the weather's nice to get the full experience read more

One of my fav bars. Always great vibes and all the staff are super nice!! They have bingo every Wednesday. Also love it here because it's a dive bar vibe with a cocktail menu. Dirty martinis and spritzes are great!! Also highly recommend the curly fries read more

Southport Betty's - Patio - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with some friends to close out a night out. It's a large space with lots of different places to chill. I particularly liked the back patio area which is outside and feels almost like you're in somebody's backyard. I will hopefully be back again soon. read more

A fine establishment for the 25+ crowd it seems. Standard bar fare + pretty good cocktails. The decor is meant to be chic and hip. Getting a table here is the best. Food always comes out pretty hot and fresh and rather fast too. read more

Southport Betty's - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Saturday funday here! Kind welcoming bartenders with delicious giant drinks! Atmosphere ranged from 25 upwards with the older people sitting inside haha great music playing a very lively place! Enjoyed it and would come back to sit on the patio! read more

Southport Betty's - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here to watch football and honestly the vibes were great!! We snagged a table, which made it super easy to hang, watch the game, and not feel cramped. Drinks were the standout. Genuinely some of the best cocktails I've had in a sports bar setting. Bonus points because you can get them served in fun carnival-style lemonade cups, which just adds to the experience!! I didn't eat, but my friend ordered the burger and said it was fine and solid. You order food from a QR code at the table, then grab your drinks from the bar. It's quick service and super efficient. Overall, a perfect spot for football with friends, good energy, and actually great drinks. Would definitely come back for game day!! read more

Southport Betty's - Zelda's Lemonade - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've never eaten here, but recently sat at the bar and had such a great time! The bartenders were so friendly and the vibe was perfect for catching up with an old friend. The wine selection was great. I've heard it gets super busy on the weekends, but we went on a Thursday evening and it was perfect! read more

We came as a party of 5 on a Sunday. Carded at the door should have been our first clue that the restaurant is quite bro-tastic. We found an empty table and realized that on the table you had to go to the bar for drinks & order food from your phone. Kind of annoying to get in and get served when the bar is packed. Only saving graces: 1) On tap margaritas. I went with strawberry and it was delightful. 2) We had leftovers from brunch with us and one of the male staff members brought us a bag so they were easily carried home. Excellent touch! read more

Great new spot! My friends who live in the neighborhood have been anxiously awaiting this place. I thought it had a good atmosphere, and I was delighted to see that it has a patio for warmer months! I came with a group of friends. It was nice that each table had a QR code so you could order what you wanted. Food is your typical American bar food and solid. Drinks were decent and decently priced. I'd come back! read more

Southport Betty's - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We lucked in to going on a Monday night when they do weekly trivia games. The hosts were engaging funny and got everyone hyped up. It definitely made the experience. The fried cheese curds were delicious and so were the French fries. The mushroom burger was fine but nothing special It seems an odd choice to serve it on an egg bun why not make it vegan? This place is very much a neighborhood vibe i would go back for their bingo night read more

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Bunch of us came for a Saturday football game. You go up to bar to order and bartenders were great! Very attentive and SUPER friendly! Drinks reasonable price. Order food through the QR code at the table - came out quick and tasted great. Ambiance is fun! Sports bar with plenty of TVs. Only downside- they don't play any sound besides when it's the Bears!! The crowd was clearly there for the Saturday UT Georgia game and they wouldn't play any sound :/ great local bar! read more

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First time here and loved it! Honestly, love the concept of not waters or waitresses. Food came out quick and hot. Garbing drinks at my own pace and not having to wait on when they were coming back made my experience great. Nice place for games too, most table are 8 seaters. Can't wait to come back. read more

Southport Betty's - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried it out because friends and social media hyped it up but was disappointed. Food was okay, but definitely overpriced for the quantity and lack of service. A couple sandwiches and apps was around 100$ and it wasn't full service. Their signature Sandwich was okay but the hummus platter was weird. They gave like a strange half loaf of bread that was barely cut so we had to rip it apart and dip it like barbarians. Made a huge mess. No service besides ordering on your phone and someone brings it out. Would be fine, but not for the price we paid. Weird to ask for tips when they didn't even do anything or bring us water. Ambience was cute besides the excessive amount of kids running around without grown ups. Sorry, Would not go back. read more

So I heard about this bar and a group of friends and I had to check it out! Let me tell you it did not disappoint. Cool atmosphere great food but honestly, the bartenders/server were fantastic! I hope I get everyone's name right! I do remember that there were two Nicks and a Mika! They had great drink recommendations with quite the perfect pour. They were super fun and holy crap were they fast! We met Gus who I believe is the owner. He was truly so down to earth and cool. I cannot wait to go back. I definitely recommend this place. read more

There are very few things I wouldn't do for Southport Betty's. I love this place for bringing great food, people, and staff together in harmony. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was enveloped in an ambiance so charming, so perfectly curated, I half-expected a team of artisanal gnomes to emerge and serenade me with ukulele covers of classic rock. The lighting? Perfection. The outside patio? A sun-drenched oasis perfect for soaking up the midwest rays and "I want to stay here forever." Southport Betty's isn't just a meal; it's an experience. It's where memories are forged in the fires of exquisite cuisine and laughter echoes like the sweetest symphony. If you're in Chicago and you don't visit Southport Betty's, you're not just missing out on a meal; you're missing out on a fundamental human right to pure, unadulterated joy. And don't you dare forget about Bingo on Wednesdays, Gus puts on a show and a half for all the Righteous Gemstones fanatics. Five stars isn't enough; I need a new rating system ASAP! read more

Best new spot in the city. Awesome food. Amazing staff. Classic feel with a killer patio. This place has everything. read more

Southport Betty's - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very excited for this new establishment in this neighborhood! Fun drink menu and has potential to be a classic go-to with buds. Great place with cute decor to recharge after visiting nearby stores! read more

Food and atmosphere are great! Been here a few times and has yet to disappoint! Nice additional to the local Southport strip

Came here to watch some football. I knew people were interested in what the Munchwrap Supreme looked like so I took one for the team and ordered it to post here. Pretty solid. Nothing crazy but would order again after I get through the rest of the menu. Side Caesar was good too. read more

Southport Betty's - Munch wrap Supreme with a side Caesar. - Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food and service was great, BUT they have to get a few outdoor umbrellas on the patio it's crazy they don't have any umbrellas to offer shade. Our daughter was getting too hot and even the group of people next to us were complaining about how hot the sun is. Please offer some shade, then we would come back!! read more

God forbid you try and use the restroom at this bar. Always a 30+ person line for both men and women.

We had really hoped for a more family friendly neighborhood restaurant with great food. The outdoor patio vibe is great, and indoor is fine, but definitely more of a sports bar vibe than a neighborhood dining spot. Would love to see a more interesting menu, like worthy of ordering takeout. Also, there is no table service. QR code only and you have to go to the bar for any/all drinks. Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly. read more

it's not the diag, but it lives up to the location. great patio and entertainment. the bartender Sam is top 10 in Chicago. worth the visit.

Was involved in a surprise party here. Staff was amazing. Drinks were great. Had finger food for 40 people that was delicious! I would love to go back and take advantage of the outdoor patio. read more

Great food and a true neighborhood bar Not much in this area I had the wings and for me they were great very crispy read more

Haven't seen any detailed reviews yet, so here it is: In my opinion, this spot needs to declare its intentions bc I think it is another Broken Barrel disguised as an elevated sports bar. My biggest issue is the concept itself. Very similar vibe to Broken Barrel, Reveler, Common Wealth, yet there aren't any servers for the tables. When you walk in there isn't a hostess and you sit wherever you want. There is a QR menu to order food to your table, but you have to open a separate tab and walk to the bar for drinks. The food tab automatically adds a 20% tip that my dinner partner accidentally paid despite having no service aside from the food being dropped at your table. When we were done eating I had to stand in a small line at the bar to close my drink tab. If you want water you have to go get it yourself from the Gatorade jug like you're at Cody's pub. The food itself was fine for bar food, but nothing beyond "okay". I'd say this place will appeal to the young Southport families for a bit while it is new, until everyone figures out it is just another neighborhood pub without anything novel. I expect that it will become just another place for the 25-35 year olds while trying to be more. I was standing at the bar waiting for a server for a drink when a (assuming) manager walked past me and chatted with the 5-6 guys wearing "Southport Betty's" hats at the bar seating while pouring (assuming) free shots for them. Not the best first impression, and as Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue would say, not a good business decision to give away liquor. Lastly, the beer menu is boring. So many great Chicago breweries and they choose to have the basic tap menu that every other bar in the neighborhood has. Just another bar. read more

Awesome new spot in the neighborhood! The indoor bar is huge, making it easy to order and the service is fast and friendly. The outdoor beer garden is gorgeous-equal parts cozy while also providing ample seating. Didn't order food, but am stoked to do so during football season and plan to spend lots of time here read more

My wife's name is Beatrice. She misplaced her phone. My grandson recommended we use the "find my iPhone" feature. Led us here to Southport Betty's. Typo! I guess I typed it into my google maps app instead. Anywho. Great staff. Fun! I went go high school with a Betty. Hope she's doing well. Great drinks! read more

The food was pretty good - it was still brunch so we had the full English breakfast. Would have added another star based only on the food, but as a whole experience, the lack of servers made for a very distracting and confusing meal. You scan a QR code for the menu, select your meal, pay and then your order is sent to the kitchen. There's no one to ask questions about the menu. There's no one to ask where your food is (it was a rather quiet day so can't see a reason for such a long delay - a byproduct of the online ordering?). And the most frustrating part was our food was served at wildly different times - the 1st of our party of 4was finished eating by the time the 4th's meal was dropped off (can't justify using the word "served"... and forget about trying to get salt or more napkins...no one checked on us to see if we were okay-no one seemed to care about us. You get your own water and drinks at the bar. read more

Seems like they are just opening and we want to like this place. Raspberry smash was a good drink. The food however still needs work. The fish tacos were not good and the soft taco shells tasted like they had been microwaved. The brats was served with several slices made in the brats - odd! The food was ordered from table/QR code and so there was no one to tell!!! Also drink orders had to be made at the bar so we ended up with 2 tabs. And finally, their high chairs don't fit any of the outdoor seating and only some of the indoor seating. The staff acted as if they could have cared less. Might suggest they at least check in at each table. Too bad because we had high hopes for this location, previously Diag! read more

Terrible/absentee service- all 3 meals wrong, "owner" could've cared less. Order food through QR on one tab, walk to bar to order water or drinks, separate tab.. bartender kept saying he's from NY, justifies bad service? Really hoping it was gonna be good but workers and "owners" make it terrible. And happy to chat if you want to dispute your terrible approach. read more

Amazing vibes and amazing food! Bartenders were super friendly and they have awesome giant lemonade drinks! I got the Zelda and it was so refreshing! 10/10 recommend this for a good neighborhood spot. read more

Place absolutely rocks. Fifty times better & way cleaner than the previous bar. Tall boys are a great price, shout out to the pbr & old style. The food is really good, and honestly could be more expensive & Id still come back. The servers were super cool & the chicks are smoke shows, highly recommend. read more

The space is large and never feels over crowded, the outdoor space is great as well! I love the QR code ordering eliminating the pressure to order each time a waitress comes by - being able to order at your own leisure is ideal. Food is great and so are the cocktails! All staff are super friendly and accommodating. Will be returning!! read more

Came here with a group of girls for my birthday for a Sunday funday + bears game and it was PERFECT!!! Tons of tables, indoor and outdoor, tvs no matter where you look! Can't wait to come back here in the summer. Owners and bartenders were so nice. Awesome decor. Good vibes!!! read more

Not sure whose idea was to make people order their food on their phone and then have to go to bar for any drinks (including water).. but it doesn't make for a good dining experience. Obviously this 'concept' of not having wait service is a ploy to save money, but those savings aren't reflected in their prices. The food is good, but nothing too different from other similar spots in neighborhood. read more

Couldn't recommend this place more! Love the vibes. Great food! Love the concept of getting my own drinks when I want to and ordering individually. read more

All time spot for food, drinks, a game. Great patio too. service is on point and everyone there made sure people had everything they need.