One of the best dive bars I have ever been to! Drinks are great, shots are a must and they even…read moremake frozen pizzas if you get a hunger craving. There is a pool table along with slot machines and a fun outdoor area with seating and games. We had the touch tunes jamming all night long! Hopefully Mary will be working when you visit, she was the best!!

A hidden gem in the most unassuming location that will blow your mind away…read more This restaurant is one of the finest "small plates" restaurants you will eat at. So much more than duck, but even that is insane. Tonight three people shared: octopus, duck wings, soft shell crab, buratta, and of course the duck fat fries. Each dish was unique tasting experience. They served one at a time, we savored it comfortably ... and then the next was served. Enjoy a very different intimate dining experience and you will not be disappointed!!!

Friendly dive bar with personality. Small but afternoons they really don't have a lot of people in…read more The couple of regulars seem to come here to play the slot machines, which puzzles me. Chicago sports on the screens.

A really small bar that has a few TV sets and is a good roadside stop for a quick brew or watch a…read moresport. There is video poker and gambling in here and the bartender was very friendly check in on me several times in my short visit

A great place to spend a Friday afternoon. One of my favorites is when sight-seers stopped by to…read morecheck it out. You can always tell those that have never been in a dive bar before. p.s. And the owner is top notch.

We had a great time and we will be back again. The service was great and everyone was super…read morefriendly and helpful.

Awesome small neighborhood joint. Slot's available Cash only. Friendly staff. Free parking.read more

Hot bartenders,great drinks, great crowd. The bar os on a beautiful lake (Sand Lake) with stunning…read moresunsets!!!

Had cheap drinks at this bar in Elgin. It seems like a good place to watch games. The Dive Bar…read morecertainly has an appropriate name. Actually it's better than it sounds because it's clean. There's fun things including a pool table. Even with the name of it we still think it's a pretty cool bar. It's one of the few not fancy looking places in this part of the city. There's a few parts of it with their own atmosphere and gatherings. Basically it has a couple entrances. One is where they have the pool table. It's about $5 to get a basic cocktail. We got something with whiskey. Main bar area is in the middle. The other entrance goes to another seating area full of tables. Here is where to go if not sitting at the bar. They sometimes have events such as live music. Good bar that's better than many think it would be. It's located on Highland at Grove. They're open late including both weekdays and weekends.

1st time visit. Karaoke was great. Drinks were cheap.... Could use appetizer menu. Servi4 was…read moregood.... It gets a Lil hectic after 10. I'm definitely coming back for another shot.

Stopped into The Tipsy Kiwi. Good drinks, good vibes, and amazing music selection. I will return.read more

Great beer choices in bottles, pot pies are spectacular, bartender was great. Bird not the fruit,…read moreNew Zealand theme is unique. Probably should start selling merch;)

Go to this Dive Bar!! Inexpensive drinks & great vibes. Big TVs & games. The thin crust Pizza was…read morethe only food item but it was delicious and went perfect while we drank and watched the World Cup. Also The Owner & his Wife are awesome down to earth people. Cheers!!

My friend was looking everywhere for a "Chicago Handshake" which apparently is not a sex thing. We…read moreended up looking on yelp for the best place to find one and Squirrel Cage was it! Staff was friendly, and it just happened to be Tuesday trivia night! We had a great time at this dive bar and would recommend! Just make sure to bring cash as they do not accept cards!

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.

Chill and laid back environment. Bar tender was absolutely amazing. She was friendly and made sure…read morewe were never thirsty. Very clean facility from the patio to the bathrooms. Establishment is well taken care of and the staff takes great care of their customers. We will definitely be back!!

Tried getting a cold one, sadly I could not get in. There was a white SUV blocking the front…read moreentrance. Bet it would've supreme though if I could have one.

Could you tell this place in Winthrop Harbor has a sports theme to it? If not that, maybe the name…read moreis a message to the people who won't get off the slots. Timeout has great drinks, and they have food too. Fun times here for all. Unless you get tired of hearing the crazy people on the slots yelling. After coming off the train, it's one of the first businesses. It's open early and later. That was good because we needed something. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. There's the usual kinds of liquors. For sure not the best prices one can get. It's about $6 for Tater Tots. Basic as it can get. There's also greasy items like hamburgers, wings, and stuff. For sure it can be a good time here. It's about as expected for a local bar that's been here a long time. The slots are about the only thing that's changed in the last few years or whatever.

A bit of a rundown old dive bar that it has some space but it's all okay. This bar is a lot better…read morethan many other older bars and it has two sections as part of its layouts and overall it looks like a pretty typical rural EXO verb hangover bar it does seem to be a bar from a different generation which is fine and still has the plenty of old TV screens probably has not changed much since the 1970s. I like this and if I lived in the area I probably would go here more often