I work for a corporate building downtown, we've used Whaddayaknow twice now for a large Trivia…read moreShowdown. We've had a great turn out of 14-16 teams w/ around 6 ppl per team. The Pub Trivia team, including Daniel, and our MC Jeff, have been so wonderful. Jeff is a great host and really keeps the crowd engaged. Highly recommend using them for any size event, but they definitely can handle larger ones too! Great service at a great price.

We hired Whaddayaknow for a private corporate event at Tapster Lincoln Park - can not recommend…read morethem enough! The group had a great time, and our host Ryan was amazing. The founder, Daniel, was easy to work with and helpful with planning. Would definitely book again!

Great dive with food at a reasonable price. A very welcoming ambiance. Love the characters who…read morehang here too

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read moreRestaurant: 59/50 Month tried: October Favorite dish: Fried Pickles We've heard so much about the legendary Carol's Pub and were happy to finally swing by for drinks and music. I can't really rate it as a full restaurant yet because we only had fried pickles, but the menu is small and simple and smelled delicious. The serving of pickles was HUGE! Fit for like six people, not just the two of us. And they were yummy. The artist playing when we went was great. I've heard the music lineup is always reliably good, as are the events. It's high on my 2026 goal list to come back for karaoke, bingo, and drag brunch.

I've been anticipating coming here for whiskey Wednesday-of course I'm a whiskey girl haha. I love…read morea good old-fashioned. for $7 That's practically free. From 4pm until 7pm Wednesday only !! highly recommend giving fat cat a chance So far so good. No complaints

Not a great experience here. Started with the watermelon sangria which their menu says has fresh…read morewatermelon, lime juice, J Bavet brandy, and pinot grigio. I saw the bartender make it - they poured a mix from the tap, then add soda water and ice, and that was it. Not sure how the other mixed drinks are made, but that was more pouring than bartending. The drink also lacked flavor and color, and neither I nor my company tasted the liquor. The deviled eggs had a horseradish bite which should really be mentioned on the menu. The wings were decent, though.

Not sure how I missed this joint but so glad I found it. Larry's is a small cocktail bar in the…read moreLawrence House, which was built in 1830 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Because it is located in the lobby of the apartment building, it is not something you see from the street. The bar itself is very small, but there are multiple seating options outside of the actual bar. You are permitted to take your drink to the lobby or to the outside patio area. Both are nice and allow for a pleasant drinking experience, but folks that live in the building sit there as well, on laptops or reading. The vibe of the bar is super chill, with this crazy red hue that I love. I am not a big cocktail person per se, but if you are into them like The Queen is, then you are in for a treat. There are also non-alcoholic selections for wines, beers and cocktails for those that require that. In addition they also have bubbles, so that is a win for me. In addition to great cocktails and bubbles, they also do "Summer Movie Nights" on the patio. You can bring a blanket, grab a drink and enjoy. Larry's does not serve food, but you can order something to eat from The Uptown Deli (which has good sandwiches). There is street parking on Sheridan and it is about two blocks from the Lawrence Street El stop (once it opens again). Now that I am aware of its existence, I will be back to chill and have bubbles, and maybe catch a movie.

Great little bar with an awesome vibe! Sabrina was our bartender and she was funny, friendly, and…read moremade us feel right at home. Drinks are well-priced and made really well. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

This place is right off the Damen brown line stop. Down the block from Lawrence Ave. It used to be…read morea different restaurant a couple of years ago and it shut down, but a couple bought it and revamped the spot. It was three of us meeting for dinner and some drinks. My friend had white wine, hubby had an Espressotini, and I the watermelon-cucumber marg. We ordered the cauliflower ceviche, the Cauliflower wings, and the Brussels sprouts as appetizer. Then as an entree, my friend had the Jalisco Burger, hubby had the Salmon, and I a Salmon Caesar Salad. I personally loved the salad and the appetizers were great. Everyone else ate ALL their food, so I assume they also enjoyed it. The location was actually having an 80s night and there was a Dj and space for dancing. There were some people there dress for the themed night and it was just a great vibe. Talking with our friend and eating made us lose track of time and then it was time to leave but before we did, we met one of the owners who actually recommended I come by and visit. (Shoutout to Marcos ) He is the most warm and sunny person, and he was so grateful we actually came by. We had a shot and honestly I'd come back because of him. He told us a little bit about him, his family and about the restaurant backstory. I truly recommend you coming here, you will have a great time. Oh, and almost forgot, they have outside sitting, so you know it will be a great time when you just want to have an outside patio vibe with friends and some drinks. P.s. As you can tell, there are only two pictures. I was so, involved in the moment with my friend's stories and then the appetizers came and nothing else mattered. We all lost track of time and just enjoyed the vibe, the beautiful night, and time with friends, drinks, and food. Oh and 80s music.

I stopped by Monday since they were donating 15% of tabs to The Friendship Center food pantry. I'd…read morebeen meaning to come by since they so generously donated mac and cheese to them for the Thanksgiving meals for the hungry in our community. It's a nice place. Kind of a sports bar but seems a little nicer than your average storeys bar. Service was friendly and helpful. I got the vegetarian ceviche, and it was delicious! It was served with aioli and a healing serving of chips. I've never eaten seafood and been vegetarian for over 30 years, but my boyfriend had a taste and also thought it was good and said they got the right flavor profile. He got the burger and tots and said both were very good. I'll definitely be back!

Phew! Now here is a place where you can get the cozy pub style to enjoy some amazing fish n chips…read more You can't go wrong sitting outside or inside. Just depends on what kind of mood you're looking for (and the weather). The service was fantastic and the wait is never long, even during peak hours for dinner. The fish and chips were fantastically seasoned, not too oily, warm and crisp. The amount was really good for the price. I was starving, so I ate all of mine in one go. If there could be an option to add one more fish, I'd do that and take it for leftovers if possible. There's a wide variety on the menu for anyone to enjoy something, including alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. The outdoor seating is on a quiet area in Ravenswood, but the train going by can get slightly noisy. Other than that, I wanted to also try the Full Irish, so that will be my order on the next go round!

Our daughter moved to the area and after a long day of moving, we needed something to eat…read more O'Shaughnessy's is within walking distance so we checked it out. Our party was four adults and two young adults (old teenagers). We were seated right away and greeted by our server. We ordered drinks and Curry Chips. The Curry Chips were so good. My son devoured them and still talks about them. I had the Reuben, it was fantastic. My hubby had a burger as did my ex-hubby. My son had the quesadilla and my daughters ordered a burger and the corned beef press. Everything was delicious and the serving sizes were great. My daughters' friends showed up when were done eating and joined us for a beer. They had no issues accommodating us and adding a couple beers to or tab. I look forward to eating at O'Shaughnessy's again when we are in the area visiting my daughter.

My FAVORITE pizza spot in the city. Tons of TVs so they're guaranteed to have on your game. I've…read morenever had to wait long either in person or for carry out. Their apps are honestly slept on!! Their buffalo wings deserve their own spotlight - huge, perfect spice, and it's making my mouth water just thinking about it! This time around we ordered the fried zucchini and while these were just as freaking good, don't let the vegetable in the name deter you away! Their classic thin crust pizza has that nice cracker crust and always leaves me wanting more. I've never had a bad time when I visited Michael's and I usually bring all my family or friends visiting from out of town to try the REAL pizza of Chicago!

I came here to watch the epic Smackdown Bears vs. Packers game, and it was packed to the gills with…read moresuch vibrant energy on a Saturday night. I love that vibe. Found my party and immediately ordered a pint of beer. We ordered some hot wings (the first ones they brought out were cold), and they were decent. We also ordered a supreme pizza, and I thought it was okay--unfortunately nothing to write home about. I found it a bit bland and just missing flavor. The onion rings, though, were absolutely fantastic. Service was top notch, and we were so well taken care of. I honestly can't imagine how they handled so many customers that night--kudos to the team. And the bathrooms were super clean, which I always appreciate. I'd definitely go back for a pint and to watch the game.

Laschet's Inn in Chicago is probably the best and most authentic German food I've found in the…read moreMidwest and I say that having lived in Germany for seven years and dining out there often. Finding good German food that hasn't been Americanized is difficult and few places actually serve German cuisine like it is in Germany with their high food quality over there. So I ordered the daily special that was Jägerschnitzel (hunter's schnizel/breaded pork tenderloin with a mushroom gravy or sauce) and for an appetizer I ordered jalapeño poppers along with the authentic German goulash soup and pumpernickel bread were very good. The Jägerschnitzel sauce that is a mushroom sauce was a little unique but very good. I especially liked the spatzle noodles and the red cabbage (rotkohl) and it's just like I would get in Germany so I loved both side dishes a lot. Cool, old-timey feel to the restaurant and the service is impeccable as well. I left full and was sorry I didn't have room for the strudel they make in house, maybe next time!

I really enjoy coming here. Anytime I'm in the area...if I have any reason to shoot this way, I…read moremake the effort. Food was great. Chicken Paprikash with spaetzle and red cabbage was great. I started with a cup of goulash soup and dark rye bread. Fantastic. A complementary aperitif was served at the end. Excellent. Service was great. Very accommodating and very helpful. Seems like there are many regulars here and although I am not a regular I felt very welcomed. Ambience is local with a lot of history. Great pictures on the walls. Great posters on the walls. Bar with high tops out front low top tables a couple stairs up into the back. Great atmosphere. Plenty of German beer here good stuff on tap. The wine list also looked very good. I stuck with an HB and it was just fine. The cost of the food and drink I would say is on par with most places however, this is all home-cooked food. A far step up above many places. Definitely worth a visit.

Cool wooden interior, great Guinness pint and fish & chips, very friendly staff. We visited for the…read morefirst time recently and it was busy with multiple sporting events/matches around the same time, but they had live Irish music and the staff managed the crowd well. We found out it's a sister location to the Murphys in Wrigleyville, but this was much more of a pub than murphys. They also sell British and other European goods in the front, which can be hard to find!

Went on St Patrick's day. The atmosphere was great, the corned beef and cabbage was very good! The…read moremeat and cabbage were well done and it was a good portion. The bread pudding was outstanding..my favorite part of the meal! Service was frantic-but it was packed with celebrating customers. The music was a nice touch......why not 5 stars? Because we, like many customers that day, had a child with us. The children's 15$ menu gave us 2 chicken nuggets and a handful of lukewarm fries. No drink, no dessert, just the nuggets and fries. With tax and tip that's about $20. A complete rip off! Even today..24 hours later I'm still annoyed. If your an adult with friends go and have a great time. If you have a family go anywhere else.