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    The Booze Hound

    4.5 (31 reviews)
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    Tue 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Wed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Audra M.

    We'd meant to stop in here for some time and finally did last Sunday afternoon. The Booze Hound is a very charming bar with a slew of vintage decor, and on the day we went, a very lovely bartender was at the helm. She engaged her patrons with such sincerity and seemed happy to engage, which can be rare, per my experience at other small Chicago bars. Their beer selection is good, and their near-Metra location is ideal. It's also on the Milwaukee bus line. We chatted up a friendly regular, and that's always a big plus for me - regulars not being standoffish. I wish this place was a bit closer to home because, if it was, I would perhaps become a regular myself!

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    Steve A.

    Having saw this place many times while going over the Grayland Metra station, I finally thought to come in. It's located almost literally under the tracks, and inside you can hear the trains rumble. The Booze Hound has lots to drink of course, at pretty good prices too. Also lots of cool old sports memorabilia is everywhere. You can have fun looking at all the stuff while drinking and watching current games and sports. A classic feeling and looking old bar. It's been here quite awhile, and it's often been overlooked by travelers above it. This is conveniently located right off the Grayland Metra station. Has a sign out front you can catch a glimpse of. It caught my attention many times. Patrons here are mostly welcoming. It's about $3 for the cheapest beer. The cheapest whiskeys are about $6 or so. Has some things on tap, and lots more in bottles and cans. There's just not any food. Good bar to bring dogs. It's also a good one for sports fans who like to collect and look at memorabilia and random items. There's ton of classic crap along the walls.

    Send pictures about the crap ears and designs on the walls and the dog drinking a bottle of my heart.
    Joann S.

    Services is great, bartenders are good and the ambience is always friendly and comfortable.

    Receipt from my Lyft ride proving I went to a few places before coming to this disappointment. Wasn't worth it. (Read my entire review)

    "Sexy Jesus" was bartending. He was unwelcoming, rude and definitely over charged me. LAST NIGHT: (after midnight 7/3/23) I walked in and it was empty with two guys and just the bartender. It felt very unwelcoming despite my positive attitude. I told him I've went to like 4 different places hoping a liquor store was open. (It was Sunday and I had a long day I just wanted some wine!) I asked for a quick shot, then I was like YOU KNOW WHAT MAKE IT A DOUBLE and a 6 pack of beer to go. (They didn't have red wine) I swear to God...he did this quick little 3 second pour and really tried to stand there and be short with me... and tell me it was a double. The nerve. ( I was on FaceTime with my friend and he even saw and said the same thing!! ) MIND YOU I was there with a nice attitude. He knows what I just dealt with. My uber was waiting outside patiently... Little did he know I would have tipped him very generously if he wasn't such an ash hole. Nothing was open so I came here. But I'll never come back here again. I rather give my money to nicer, more respectful establishments who won't rip you off. In the end I paid $20 for a 6 pack and itty bitty shot that WAS NOT a double like I had asked............. I've bartended before. It wasn't a funking double bro. Look at the cameras and check your eyes. Proof of my uber receipt that I DID indeed go to several stops before coming to this disappointing establishment . DO NOT RECOMMEND. If you're the owner go check him bro

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    Michael W.

    I was just picking up a Metra at the Grayland station after a Cubs game. What a great surprise to find the Boozehound situated right next to the station. Guinness on tap was great and priced reasonably. Bartender was friendly and it was great to see people bring their dogs into the establishment. This may be my new go to Metra stop when headed to Wrigley instead of Irving Park on Union Pacific Northwest.

    Beer cooler with a good selection.

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    The is a great bar with the best and friendliest staff. It's my second living room. Rarely too crowded.

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    Stopped in waiting for a train, was surprised how clean the bar was. Owner was in and was a super nice guy, will definitely be back.

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    Love this place. Stopping here on the way to a Cubs game is tradition. Good drink selection and friendly staff.

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    best bar in chicago!! always great service & prices! always a fun time-highly recommend!

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    Great Chicago Bar. Super Friendly, good prices, and crazy convenient for Metra riders.

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