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    The Beetle Bar and Grill

    3.8 (209 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Pubs, Dive Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Caesar salad wrap
    Natasha A.

    They often have a chicken Caesar salad wrap (CCSW) on their specials menu. It's a little dry, doesn't have much sauce, and over all okay. And last time we came here there was NO Photo Booth.

    Olivia K.

    Very good happy hour and great environment. Popped in while walking and the service was quick and efficient and prices have been good. The fries cauliflower was delicious!

    Molly C.

    Divey bar/neighborhood spot. Food is not good, used to be better! Outdoor patio is nice for drinks and service was very friendly ;)

    Chicken Cabo
    emilin P.

    Stopped in for a quick light lunch and it did the job. Definitely not espresso martini spot more like a beer spot which is okay. Had the apple fennel which was fantastic. Everything was fresh crispy, steak was a little over cooked it still good.

    First night in Chicago
    Breanna T.

    GUESS WHERE IM AT?? The One and Only Chicago I'm so excited to be writing this cause this is my first time in Chicago and I will be trying so many different things so be prepared for the content Lol it literally took us 2 hours 1 Lyft ride and hella walking before we stumbled upon this dine in with outside patio vibes. This first restaurant we visited was The Beetle Bar and Grill in the heart of the Ukrainian Village! Me and my friend was superrrr hungry from the flight and walking around looking for food so we decided to get hella food and split it. We got fried pickles to start. THOSE FRIED PICKLES WERE SO GOOD! As in avid pickle eater those fried ones HIT! For our entree we got the pizza with 2 different toppings pepperoni and buffalo chicken pizza and a BBQ Hamburger! Side note: have y'all had celery on a pizza? All in all my first foodie experience in Chicago was great!!! Stay tuned! What are your favorite Chicago based restaurants! Let me know in the comments #foodie #Chicago #pizza #travel #traveler #foodgasm #foodporn #memphisfood #foodie #reviews #explore #explorepage #viral #blackfoodblogger #blackfoodie #nolaeats #neworleansfoodie #memphisfoodie #ukrainianvillage #DowntownChicago #713eats #Chicagoeats #ChiTown #memphisfoodblogger #memphis #burger

    Breakfast Burrito with Waffle Fries
    Kristy P.

    The Beetle is a staple in the neighborhood. A big sports bar with great staff and even better food. The food's not your typical bar food either... their wings are their most famous I would say (my favorites: sweet chili or jerk), The Cuban sandwhich is also one of my go-to's, and you can't go wrong with one of their burgers. However, today being Sunday, my friend and I woke up later than usual but still craved breakfast food. We randomly stumbled across The Beetle's Brunch menu and was happy to learn they kept serving it until 3pm!!! Even though the menu is small, the portions were large and delicious. We both got the Breakfast Burrito - 10/10 would recommend getting this. They usually come with tutorials tater tots but they ran out...but their waffle fries are my favorite so I wasn't mad.

    Old fashion
    Jazz S.

    We love this place and I am so happy it is still in business after all the difficulties with COVID! The food is surprisingly good and definitely better than regular "bar" food. My FAV is the poutine!!! But the pizza is also delicious. The drinks are also good and reasonably priced! It does get a bit loud on weekends nights but otherwise comfortable ambiance especially for the booths near the fireplace.

    Pool table
    Ashley R.

    Super cool spot, family friendly but also a cool older vibe at night. Went on a Thursday night and it wasn't crowded at all but lots of people hanging around. The bartender was also the waitress which was dope, she was super kind. Nachos were BOMB! Steak and Fennel sandwich could've used more sauce but the steak itself was juicy so I finished it anyways & the fries were crunchy and long. Definitely medium pricing on food but drinks were affordable. Props to the chef, the meat was all cooked perfectly!!! Whole experience 8/10

    Sarah S.

    The Beetle is a cute little bar (that also serves food) you can pop into for a drink. It's right next to Split Rail so it's a great option to grab a drink while you wait for your table. They have a good amount of beers on tap, plus a ton of bottles so you're sure to find a brew you like. They do have wines & hard liquors for you people who partake in other things. They also have a beer special each day apparently and when I went it was $4 Dale's Pale Ale. Service was very attentive and friendly throughout my time there! Very chill vibes here with good music playing, good craft beer list and just overall a great spot!

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    Great food, fun and friendly place to hang out and play pool. Owners very nice and welcoming. Have been back and will return in future.

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    Classic dive. Maybe clean your beer lines. Maybe. They have a small patio if you rather sit outside.

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    2.3 miRiver West, West Loop, Near West Side, West Town
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    A loyal Subscriber mentioned to me that she had spent time in Chicago but never had a chance to…read morevisit. So I visited it in her stead (another benefit of subscribing to AfterActionReport.info). Quite simply the best maintained dive bar I have ever had the pleasure of drinking in and an AAR Must Drink. Most dive bars have a fair amount of seed and are in need of some repair, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Not this place, as the spotless tile floor was completely intact, all the swivel barstools (each branded "Richard's Bar" across the back) still swiveled, and the tin ceiling stunning. It's coming up on a hundred years, but the entire joint has been as lovingly cared for as it is cleaned daily. The place has a slight smell of cigarettes. When I mentioned to Joe the bartender, that "I didn't think you could still legally smoke in a bar in this country." He replied "You can't, but people do," as he placed an ashtray next to my beer. All that, and Norm Wendt's brother-in-law bought me a bottle of Old Style because it was his birthday, which was drunk while listening to Steve Lawrence on the jukebox. Norm Wendt's sister then recommended a place for fondue so . . . Located in Old Town, Geja's Cafe is a very romantic warren of a restaurant that offers the best fondue in Chicago. A father/son team ("the Marios") served me the International (tenderloin, shrimp, chicken), a solid Flackhattan and some live flamenco guitar.

    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!!!!!!!

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    4.2(432 reviews)
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    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.

    Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.

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    This bar is an extension of my living room. I have always felt comfortable, been charged fairly,…read moreand had great beverages! The bartenders are kind and attentive. A truly great neighborhood dive bar with chill patrons. Bill is the GOAT.

    THEY CHARGE $3.00 FOR ICE IN YOUR DRINK!!!!! THAT SAYS IT ALL.THE PLACE USED TO BE GOOD, FAIRLY…read morePRICED, BUT NOW WAY OVERPRICED FOR WHAT IT IS,,,,A CORNER BAR that is now a rip off. limited bar cocktails available, nothing more than simple mixes, can't make an old fashion, and the liquor selection is lacking. i think what they did is they saw leavitt inn 2 blocks north and what they charge and what they have and figured they would stick it to the customers and they do. now i see why leavitt inn is not only better but fairly priced, they have food and a full bar and charge basically the same as this place. the way i see it, if you are going to charge the prices this place does, the bar should be more extensive, cocktails should be more than simple stuff, and you should have food, or you are a rip off. was there last night, and really the service is lacking, the bathroom messy , not clean, and drinks overpriced for what the place is. this was the first time i came back (i've lived in the neighborhood for the last 15 years) in over a year as a year ago, the bartender was quite rude, and i don't get it that it is still that way. you're better off for the prices to go to leavitt inn, at least you have good service there and drink choices as they have a full bar, not a limited bar like this place. for better pricing and better more entertaining places, go instead to the cabaret, a few blocks away, or to o's on western, both have better bars and better pricing, better bang for the buck. sadly, this place used to be good, but since the ownership change, rudeness, and becoming expensive for what they give you is now the norm here. the 5 star reviews of this place are not from people who live in the neighborhood, but from outsiders who don't know what a corner bar is supposed to be, and the history of this place....and really, they are people who don't go out much. it's sad this place became what it is today, but that is the reality of today's world, owners like these see competition and match their prices without matching the product and service and get away with it as most consumers don't know. as i said, $3.00 for ice in a plastic glass says it all!!!!!!!

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    Brando's Speakeasy - Karaoke bar

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    4.0(659 reviews)
    3.4 miThe Loop
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    Such a fun vibe and a great crowd! I went in on a Sunday evening and it was decently packed. The…read morebar itself is dimly lit and moody. There's plenty of booth seating, as well as tall chairs at the bar. Once it was karaoke hour, I put myself on the list and started singing. Everybody is fun about it, whether the performer is conventionally a great singer or not, and I absolutely love it! There was even a group of 4+ girls who sang together on stage, and the energy was so infectious, it got the whole bar yelling the lyrics along with them. Would highly recommend!

    Stopped in with friends and ended up having a much better night than we expected. The place has…read morethis fun mix of old-school charm and lively energy, and it really comes alive once the crowd settles in. What surprised me most was how welcoming the atmosphere felt -- people were cheering each other on during karaoke, and it created this upbeat, easygoing vibe that made the night even better. Drinks were well-made, the music kept the room energized, and there was always something going on that pulled everyone into the moment. Even with the place getting busier later in the night, the staff stayed attentive and kept everything running smoothly without making anyone feel rushed. I also loved how organized the karaoke setup was. Being able to add songs without waiting around made the experience feel seamless, and it helped keep the energy flowing. It's the kind of spot where you can unwind, have a laugh, grab something tasty, and forget about your week for a while. All in all, it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly great nights out. I'd absolutely come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a fun, relaxed place to hang out and enjoy some good music and good company.

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