Had some good beers and overpriced cocktails at this Wrigleyville bar. It should be on the list of places to visit if you're into baseball history. The Dugout is of course one of the places to go around here if there's a game going on. A lot pack into here then but other times it's not as crazy. You can even get some great views on the bar's rooftop. Coming here you ought to know what to expect. It's one of the bars closest to Wrigley Field so if there's a game there's going to be shitloads of annoying loudmouth Cubs fans. The other times it's pretty quiet. Has a pretty good amount of relatively cheap beers. It's about $12 for a cocktail which is too much for this kind of place. Basic looking bar. The cocktails we got included the Papa Rizzo. Good one. This is made with Maker's Mark along with ginger beer, lime, and raspberry purée. Claims they have food but it's just a few things like warmed up hot dogs. They often won't even be serving anything if there's not any games happening. Great place for watching games. It's close to the Addison station. They often won't even have the kitchen open unless there's games or whatever. read more

The Dugout - Beers - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a hidden gem in Wrigglyvile, very few people were there and they have great fries and strong drinks! It's a dive bar, so low light. The bar tender was friendly but watch your bill. For reasonable drinks the Jell-O shots can be on the high side. If you're going to the game be sure to check out The Dugout! read more

Victoria, rooftop bartender was incredibly rude. She should be fired. I asked for 4 coors lites and she asked for 4 IDs. I then said I don't have them, so I just asked for 1, with my ID and card out ready. Before I even finished my sentence she skipped me and went to the next person. Not a nice person. Bad service. Also they checked IDs at the door, why does Victoria need to check everyone's IDs at the bar too? Yelling and obnoxious. Disrespectful, I will not be back. read more

Service was terrible at bar. We had IDs checked out door bar was busy kinda so we sent one person to get 4 beers and she said she needed IDs for everyone which makes no sense. She was very rude and yelling and skipping people at bar and it was NOT that busy. Terrible bar to come to on game days, the bartenders can't handle a little rush. read more

Stopped in for one, heard drinks were cheap and now I know why. Awful management and ruined the bar for sure. Owner (I think??) was drinking in front of clients, behind bar, and outside. Kept scowling at us and everyone who walked in. Would not recommend this place even as a last resort. Heard about bar rescue, and no wonder they gave up on the owner... Definitely worth giving money to another bar who respects you as customers and wants to run a successful business read more

The dugout is an amazing bar with the cheapest drinks in Wrigleyville..For example.They have 3.00 bud lite tall boys before the game starts for home games.Sometimes Eddie changes the special to Miller Lite..The pizza that is made from scratch is also amazing..The bartenders are great.And their roof top bar is incredible.Which has a great view of the city.And you can also see a limited few inside the stadium.Trust me you will save a lot of money at the dugout compared to the other bars in wrigleyville as well as the ridiculous stadium prices. read more

BEST PIZZA BEST DRINKS !!! Brad Pitt is the best!! Come here rn!!!!!!!!!! Is awesome yayayay read more

The Dugout - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in for a few libations before a Cubs/National Game. It was just a few steps from train. Food available but we did not partake. They had $3 Miller Lite Specials. Bartenders were quick to serve. We arrived early, so plenty of seats. Signs for a rooftop but we never made it up there. Enjoy! read more

The Dugout - Pregaming $3 Miller Lites - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went into the dugout this afternoon because I had seen it on Bar Rescue; went in and sat down at a table; a guy is sitting the bar and nobody else in the entire bar, no staff or anyone, this was 45 minutes into opening. I was excited to eat there not now. 0 star if I could. Dissatisfied and disappointed read more

We had to come in and check this place out. There was a brand new bartender so she was learning and was super sweet. It's a really cool place to come in and have a few (or a lot) of drinks with friends. We were just starting off our day, so we only had 2 drinks here. It's definitely a place to check out when you're down here for a Cubs game. read more

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Great beers and the owner has great pecs; you can really tell that he works out a lot; think Thor from the Marvel Movies, but more in shape and better banter read more

RICK IS THE BESTTTT BAR TENDER. he has the best service. and will continue to be the best bar tender ever

ASHLEY WAS THE BEST BARTENDER EVER!! She took our groups order super fast. I appreciated coming to a bar and having great service. I definitely recommend Ashley..She was by far the best bartender I have ever had. read more

Food and service still sucks, Ed the owner still the drunk!! Avoid this place. Place was still dirty, not swept in weeks, dust and grease on counters and tables. This was in offseason so they weren't busy but still to lazy to clean !! read more

Good vibes here. Definitely a must during the Cubs season. Heavy pizza if you're into that. Decent menu, solid drinks and hospitable and friendly staff. Very nice overall. read more

The Dugout - Pizza and a cold one - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best experience! The owner was so nice. So fun! Great establishment. We had a a wonderful time.

Perfect pitstop. Steps from the L Train, and steps from Wrigley field. Casual place to get a cheap beer, or a slice of pizza. This place also has rooftop views, with a view of the stadium. Definitely recommend, fun place overall. read more

i say i haven't been to an establishment as fine as this in years. i am blessed to experience the hospitality this place has to offer especially because of Rick, he is amazing! read more

BEST BAR EVER SO FUN FOR CUBS GAMESS. eddie is the best owner he has beautiful biceps. I have never met a more handsome honorable guy! the drinks and bartenders are amazing and the service is great!! read more

The owners at this establishment are shady. They begged 2 ladies go bartend for them on Superbowl Sunday, offered them $500 plus whatever tips they made. They accepted. Come day of the super bowl, they only made $30 and then refused to pay them the $500 and offered to pay them minimum wage. It's been a few days now and they still haven't even got that. I would not recommend spending your money at a place where the owners are greedy and don't pay their employees. read more

Amazing bar tender was the most helpful and loving bartender i have ever met, Ashley is the heart of DugOut and if you go to this bar and she is bartending you are sure to have an amazing experience. read more

The bartenders are amazing! Rooftop view is incredible and can still enjoy the cubs game here great prices, food here, workers are so friendly, such an amazing place. highly recommend!! read more

I gave them three stars but I had planned on giving four. This is a very nice place. Not fancy, but not a dive. The bartenders were awesome and no problem there. The problem came when we tried to order food. We were told to put our order using a QR code but it wouldn't work so we called in. We were on the rooftop and the restaurant is in the lower level. There are many many stairs. So they took our order and said it would be delivered. 40 minutes later we ask about the pizza. Nothing. So down the stairs (I mean a lot of stairs) and get to the lower level. They never made our pizza! Why? Because we hadn't paid for it. But they never asked for a card. They just said "ok, we have your order And we will bring it upstairs". So Pizza paid and back up those stairs (seriously, no elevator?) we waited for our pizza. Server shows up and asks if we would like anything else. Buddy says "ranch dressing?" And the server looks at him and says "I mean, I'll get it for you but that's a lot of stairs... do you REALLY want it?" To which our wives both said "no, he doesn't" but I really think he did. Pizza was very good. read more

The Dugout - a group of people sitting at a table - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I came here on business. We stayed in Oak Brook but traveled to this bar and we were not disappointed. We had the most memorable time, the owner chatted with us and I must say, he is not the villain portrayed on Bar Rescue. We own Realestate in Chicago and we plan to always stop in when our iteniary permits. I recommend you try the money shot and the rizzo. The bartender named Stephanie was polite and fun. There is no judgment at this establishment read more

Ashley is so fantastic the sweetest person ever. So sweet cared for me too. She's so pretty took care us the entire night. She matches my energy made me stay an extra two hours. Quote honestly made my night, an absolute sweet heart I will come again just to talk to her about life. If you like this bar you better talk to Ashley. The absolute best! I will be Coming back for just her to say hi. read more

Best Chicago bar they have everything you'll need during a Cubs game. Service was absolutely amazing and their drinks are top notch. The ambiance is so nice and the music is amazing. read more

Tried to go here for a post game drunk operative word being tried. Prepare to be accosted by overly intoxicated underage frat boys sweating almost as much as they are spilling, usually all over other patrons. We went up to the roof to get out of that scene only to stand at a bar being "tended" by a man drunker than anyone else in the bar. He flat out ignored me, an over 30 woman and the black kid next to me for over 15 minutes when he finally came over to us he took one look at us and slurred out "can I have like two minutes? It'd be bad for everyone if I pee all over myself." At that point I had seen enough, my group and I went elsewhere. read more

Awesome place, fun people and good food. Got to see the rooftop bar which is a treat. And I didn't know they had a private lounge called the clubhouse. Place has 4 bars in it! Can't wait to bring some friends there for game day! read more

The Dugout gets its four stars strictly based on atmosphere and the amazing view of downtown that you get on its rooftop. This is probably one of the best rooftops in all of Wrigleyville, as you can see Wrigley Field, the Sears Tower, and the John Hancock. I always take visiting friends and family here. Beers are pricey and mixed drinks even more so, plus the only food they offer are slices of pizza. However, it's a must see for tourists and locals alike. Service has always been friendly and accommodating as well! read more

The Dugout - a train on the tracks in a city - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was amazing. Justin was so kind and amazing! I would recommend coming in for fun banter and kindness!

This place is amazing. Friendliest staff around plus good music and deals. Jackie took care of us all might! Had great service and good times all night. A place to check out for sure, I will def be back. Also great cubs game day specials. Check this place out! read more

I love this place!!!!! Servers are awesome and vibes are off the chart. Love grabbing a drink here and the pizza is off the charts!

The service at this bar was less than acceptable. Waited 40 minutes for a drink. I will not be going back here.

Wow what an amazing Roof Top bartender Ashley W. is one of the best bar tenders I have encountered in a very long time. Her quick, kind, courteous service was fantastic. The bar was slammed and she managed to get to me to say I will be with you in a moment, she is very attentive no matter how busy it was. So thank you Ashley for making our night we had and blast and she kept the drinks coming with a big incredible smile. We will be back soon. read more

Awful. Bartender Ashley barely wore her mask. Charged two different prices for the same drink. She was so drunk she was falling around behind the bar and taking shots with other tables. read more

The Dugout - Ashley - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located conveniently close to Wrigley Field, The Dugout is THE spot to be. It has a classic dive bar feel with upbeat energy, great ambience and friendly service. You cant help but want to stick around for another, just to keep chatting with Eddie Cheers to the Dugout--we'll be back! read more

The mark of a good bar is not necessarily its size but the quality of its service and its ability to create the right atmosphere. Some of my best drinking experiences have been in small bars tucked away in basements or in repurposed, old workshop spaces. Regrettably, The Dugout Sports Bar & Grill is not among these gems. The location of The Dugout makes it a convenient first or last stop on a tipsy night out. The owner was wise in this regard, having selected a spot just steps away from the Addison Red Line stop. For this reason, I have found myself on several occasions wandering down into The Dugout's scummy pit of late-night drunkery. The layout and aesthetic of The Dugout remind me of the numerous frat house parties I attended back in undergrad -- dirty, cramped, an impromptu beer pong table, and that distinct smell of cigarettes, underarms, stale beer, and urine. I know the ambiance sounds terribly appealing, but it's the bartenders--specifically, Tawny, John, and Jessica--that honestly bring you back to this place. Friendly and courteous, they each exhibit a customer service aptitude that makes for a comfortable consumer experience. Unfortunately, though, this doesn't apply to all the staff. As you walk by The Dugout, you can't help but notice signs for cheap drink specials. In fact, there is a banner above one of the entrances that advertises $4 Old Style tallboys. For those who like a good, cheap beer special: The Dugout actually charges $6 for Old Style tallboys... not the $4 as advertised. I learned this the hard way. After ordering, I walked outside curious to revisit the banner above the handicap accessible entrance. Maybe I misread it? The door guy began touting the daily drink specials, so I asked him if tallboys were $4 as posted. Rather than tactfully addressing my concern, he combatively disputed even the slightest suggestion that this was the case. When I pointed out the banner, he rudely insulted me, then aggressively argued that because the sign was old, I was unable to correctly read the price listed on the banner. Instead of bickering, I simply took a picture, chugged my beer, and left. I guess you can see the banner for yourself; I've attached a picture of it to my review. Though, it still looks like $4.00 to me. Bars and restaurants live or die on service. If I want a successful bar, all I have to do is provide mediocre offerings along with a non-offensive ambiance, but I MUST couple that with good service. Providing customers with a consistent, positive experience is the first step to achieving loyal patronage. Unfortunately, though, The Dugout has lost my support, and I have no plans to return. read more

The Dugout - Banner above entrance advertising $4.00 Old Style & Light Tallboys. - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! It was fun until I met the bartender. Asked for a cup of water said they couldn't. Only bottles of water for $4. I ended up having to pay for a bottle of Costco (Kirkland) water!!! Legally you have to provide a patron water free. Drinks were horrible and under poured. Bartenders were rude especially one working a particular night. Went Upstairs finally got a cup of water from a bartender that was hammered. Horrible horrible horrible place. This place can't be saved. read more

I've been going to the Dug Out for 10 years. Although the bar owner has a rest b^*+ face, he's a sweet, loving man (hard to believe, but he has a dry sense of humor). The dug out has great drinks and for the past two years they've had an amazing/ fun rooftop with a view of the stadium. Come check out the view and the amazing rooftop. It's always a fun atmosphere in here. Door girl Dani is also so sweet. read more

This bar has an awesome view on the rooftop but that music oh my gosh it's terrible!!! They need to play better music. It's so bad and that is a big part of the experience! They need to play music that everyone likes. read more