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.

Always a classic and the vibes are excellent. Free popcorn and cheap well drinks. The weekends are…read morecrazy packed and I don't enjoy it but a Thursday is 10/10 vibes!!!

Packed with 20-somethings but not a bad place to hangout. Even better if you can grab a table…read more Service was nice. Bartender was kind and not annoyed despite how busy it was. Drinks are good strong. Music (TouchTunes) was curated well by the crowd. Nice little joint

Love Old Town Ale House. Definitely a Chicago staple. Featured on Anthony Bourdain's show way back…read morewhen....it's got the divey, Chicago-y, gritty vibe I love. Cash only. Owner is a hoot. He's an artist and his art is wonderful political commentary. Bartenders are cool, drinks not too expensive, and good location in Old Town.

A bar with a past! Comedy sketched pictures everywhere that will bring up a chuckle or two…read more Beers, shots and good bartender good night and good vibes.

We came here for a celebration, visiting from out of state and realized how busy this place can…read moreget. It is a very diverse crowd, ranging from ages 21-60s. It was so interesting to people watch and also participate in karaoke. It felt like a judgement-free zone, which gave me the courage to go up and sing. I like that the place is crowded, but not crazy. We secured our spots by coming in early. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were reasonably priced. It is not a fancy bar, it is a "mom & pop's" hence the name Mom's Place. We didn't get a chance to check out the live music on the other side, but it seems people were having fun in every room.

Quiet enough to talk but rowdy enough to have fun! The music and atmosphere hit that sweet spot…read morewhere it feels energetic without being overwhelming. Just make sure you know what you signed up for with the karaoke room :) It definitely gets crowded on weekends and usually charges a cover. Regardless, no other bar quite does it like Mom's Place! - AD

Stumbled in with a group of miscreants on new years day and to our delight and luck we came…read moreacross a bartender that has it all . Jack was polite, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly.. have never been here before but now It looks like we will Be regulars .

Bad vibes and rude staff? They're proving you can do it all!…read moreCame in for one drink and went to close out. I wanted to pad the tab so tried to order a green tea shot. I realize it's not the simplest shot to make. The gray-haired bartender refused as it was too much work for one shot. Fair enough, I said I'd get two. He said making fewer than four was "a pain in the ass" and he wouldn't do it. Never mind then! Paid, tipped, and started to leave. Didn't want to interrupt the guys impersonation of a bartender for too long. I did mention it to the door staff as I was leaving and they had a problem too. Told me "yeah he's 100% right". Whatever! If the rude service isn't enough, maybe you'll like the copaganda around the bar. I recommend pretty much anywhere else.

Charming. Fun. Fratty. ladies... Ull prob get hit on if you look cute. Lots of eccentric- cool art…read moreon the walls. Youll meet some nice girls in the bathroom if you are equally drunk. Sometimes youll get a weird bitchy bartender. It will take forever to get a drink. the ginger fat bouncer that looks like lucky charms mascot is awesome . Love that guy. Love getting plastered here. Really crowded on a weekend. This place has a spot in my heart that will remain til i die MUST VISIT

Quick drink in the open air windows while taking a break from packing my neice for a move…read more Nice, no-nonsense bartender, and the nice bouncer joked with us and asked us "old folks" for our licenses to prove we were over 35 (bless his heart). My niece in her twenties fit right, as this place was her call. My sister and I are older, and our hanging out in bars time is in our rear view--so needless to say we ordered our Sauvignon Blancs and they came in a can but it was good!!! What can I say--a little day-drinking out of a can never hurt anyone!!

Classic. And I probably shouldn't be reviewing this place…read morecuz they are happily stuck in the past and don't give any importance to anything new. The jukebox is heavy on crooners. This is a smoking forward space. It's amazing.

This is a small bar and it smells intense (they allow smoking indoors). But it's worth a visit -…read moreit's historic and the prices are really good for Chicago.

Stopped here with friends after landing in Chicago. It's a decent pub. The Christmas decorations…read morewere probably the only memorable part of the pub. Drinks were decent. Atmosphere was lively. Decent amount of places to sit at. There were some games in the back. It's a good pub to check out if you're staying in Lincoln Park area.

This bar smells like feet. Ask for Jake or Ralph. Best bar ever! Touch tunes is great tooread more