Fun dive bar that is only getting better. I'm a two beer max drinker so I'm here for the music…read more Cannot wait to see Monarch tonight and hopefully run across Lexi who is one of the most personable likable bartenders I've ever come across in my lifetime - love this place

Been here a few times; chill spot. Pretty loud music blasting; friendly bartenders and staff. This…read moreplace has a full bar. Street parking but very limited since it's around a residential and business area. Definitely be vigilant; a lot of homeless and "workers" around the area. Plenty of restaurants nearby for quick bites.

Decent small venue for up and coming artists/bands. However, zero parking, hard to get a view, and…read morebring your ear protection! Bartenders are nice and efficient, two unisex bathrooms available, seating is first come first serve. The show I attended was great, supposedly sold out, but the people sitting on the side of the bar where the booths were located were SO loud. Like if we all paid to see this show why are you talking over the artist? Heard some Shhh's that didn't fix the problem, not sure if they were regulars or didn't care for the concert. Either way, since it's a small area, it definitely affected the experience.

This is such a great venue!! The size of the venue makes every show feel like VIP and you get to…read moremeet the bands at the merch tables too! With the intimate setting, I definitely recommend ear plugs because it can get extremely loud. The seating throughout the venue is first come, first served, so make sure you arrive early. The staff are all friendly, security too. The only downside is there are no food options, but there's a pizza place across the street and an Ethiopian restaurant a few doors down. They have a full bar and the bartenders are quick and responsive. Overall it was a great experience and I'm definitely going to try to catch more shows here.

Love this bar on Adams ave in normal heights. The drinks are strong, tons of beer on tap. The…read morebartenders I have met are cool and so nice. It's a great pub inside, lots of Irish lore on the walls. Only thing- DO NOT PARK BEHIND you will be towed. Even if it's 15 min.

Rosie O'Grady's is a dive bar plucked right from a street in Chicago, shots of Jeppson's Malört…read moreliqueur and all, and plunked down on the corner of Adams Avenue and 34th Street in Normal Heights. There were 10 of us celebrating a birthday. We ambled into Rosie's and there happened to be three empty four-tops just inside the door. We took them over then headed to the bar. John W. was the barkeep slinging drinks and keeping up admirably with the demand. The place is rather small. Some tables against the wall and a pretty good-sized bar. There is a kitchen in the back with a window for ordering should you want some bar grub, which we did. We ordered the Crispy Fries - $10 (Topped with Oaxaca cheese, crispy chicharrónes, and house dipping sauce) They were excellent fries. Nice and crispy outside, perfectly soft inside. Piping hot and they held up very well to the ample cheese melted on top. There was also a drizzle of something on them that was really good. The house aioli provided for dipping was really good too, but honestly the fries were perfectly delicious without it. The kitchen is a one-man show back there. On the counter is a little wooden house. Lift the roof and toss a few bucks in there for the cook! Rosie O'Grady's is a fun spot. If you are a Chicago sports fan, it is definitely your destination. They are a Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks bar. Sorry White Sox fans, the south side gets no love from O'Grady's.

I used to come here with friends for a Queer Pool Night to hang out and make community. The space…read moreis actually pretty cute, I really loved that they had different activities to do like basketball and darts. HOWEVER, the bartender, Bruce, would regularly deadname me and my friends by insisting he could only call us by the legal first name on our cards/IDs. He told us it was the owner's policy (which kinda sounds like bs but who knows) and that he couldn't change it. I even offered a solution by just giving my last name since that's what's on my card too, but Bruce would still use my legal name, which really made me uncomfortable. As a trans woman who was trying to build more queer/trans friendships, I got fed up with Triple Crown and told the organizers we gotta move Pool Night. Anyway, TL;DR is decent drinks and a weirdo bartender. Don't go if you're LGBT

The place is cool. People are cool. But the word of mouth is true…read more The old, cantankerous owner is in fact a dog fart of a human being. This man is nothing but aggressive and rude to everyone in the place. His default setting is stuck on "hemorrhoid". Until last night, I used to be a regular and have watched him be rude to the nicest of folks. I finally had enough of this crusty curmudgeon. His rule is you have to buy a drink to play pool. No problems with that, he has to make rent. It's how he presents this to every new person. Speaking to him is akin to a lawnmower spewing hot diarrhea into your eye balls on a musky summer day in Cincinnati. Last night, he confronted me about not buying a drink BEFORE playing pool (he forgets that I have ALWAYS buy one or two of his 5 dollar cans of seltzer water--I am sober) I tried to calmly tell him I was a. about to and b. didn't he required we purchase drinks BEFORE playing at all. I was at a level 3 speaking to level 9 on the perturbed scale (remember, he enters the chat at "hemorrhoid" level) When he proceeded to just yell over me, I finally turned up, gave him a piece my mind and walked out. I met some cool folks there, it's shame that in his quest to keep the lights on, he making a name for himself as an old fool obviously trying to make "Triple Crown Great Again."

Another good Hillcrest dive bar. Had dinner half block away and fiancee wanted a nightcap so we…read morestopped here. Friendly bartender, low key crowd and lots of action at the pool tables. They actually had Tennessee Fire, my shot of choice that can be hard to find in Socal (the ubiquitous Fireball does not compare). Chased it with a Skrewball and was good to go on a Friday night.

i've been a patron here a few times, but mostly pop in to use the bathroom and play the…read morepluck-a-duck. the staff has obviously grown tired of non-patrons using the bathroom, and want to start enforcing that it's customers only. that's completely understandable, and easy to communicate. "we only let customers use our restroom." the woman working the bar on 8/26 clearly finds way too much pleasure in being exceedingly rude and condescending, though. i'm not sure if she feels powerless in every other aspect of her life... or never learned emotional regulation skills... or basic human decency, but we walked in and immediately stopped to show her our ID's. After checking them, with the biggest shit eating grin says "what can i get you? cash only." i tried to explain it was the end of our night and we came in for the restroom and some waters. just me and one other person. she was not having it. continuous snarky and shitty remarks. we weren't gunna fight or be rude because we agreed on principle, regardless of her teenage-eqsue display of a "gotcha" moment. we paid for waters, sat for a bit, did the pluck-a-duck, and left without going to the bathroom in fear we would trigger a complete freakout. i hope she finds other ways to fulfill herself other than acting like a complete cunt. embarrassing.

Been solidly pickling my liver here since moving to San Diego and never thought to write a review…read more Neighborhood bar with neighborhood vibes. Stiff pours, solid AC when you need it, fast service, decent bathrooms. Never a dull moment.

The Ould Sod is a couple steps above a Dive Bar, it's got some festive Irish decor and leather…read moreboothes, but still feels old and dingy. Drinks are reasonably priced, and the crowd is casual and friendly. Most importantly, Karoake on Friday and Saturday nights! The overall talent level is mostly average to poor, so it's one of the few places I have the courage to sing.

Fun neighborhood bar. This place has a really pretty bar back, tons of Mexican beer and a friendly…read morecrowd. Beers are only $2.75. Nice place to chill out after work and enjoy a beer without breaking the bank. I came in here with my wife on a Sunday. We had a few beers, some shrimp and chips. A couple different mariachi bands wandered through adding to the atmosphere. Definitely drop in if you live nearby or are in the neighborhood.

Cheap beers relaxing nice get away. Many beers to choose from . Jukebox. Snacks …read more Nice front door

This is my absolute fav spot in North Park! We've been coming here for years! Always love the vibe,…read moreambiance and well crafted cocktails. This stylish whiskey lounge features pool tables, darts, and live entertainment. It's always a good time here! Early birds are highly recommended, long lines of people form outside towards the end of the evening. There's definitely a trick to getting a drink- it's called push your way to the front (it's all part of the experience). For the most part, bartenders are quick, fast and efficient! Making great recommendations for first timers. We made a late night stop with friends after dinner. First round of cocktails- the legendary Old Fashioned! Because why the hell not? It's a classic- Bonded Bourbon, Aromatic Bitters, Sugar, Citrus Zest. Very smooth! Unfortunately, I did not take pics of our drinks (sowey), just enjoyed livin in the moment with great friends and good conversation! No doubt we'll be back soon and I'll post some pics of some their signature cocktails. Till then, cheers my friends!

Ok, time to update my 9 year old review. Swung by yesterday for their Sunday happy hour. Top tier!…read moreThe bourbon Moscow mule was delicious and refreshing. Great customer service from bar tenders and the door man every time. Taxidermy ambiance is elite.