Tin Lizzie is one of those places that reminds you why neighborhood bars can be so much fun. I visited for their famous turtle races, and it was definitely one of the most unique experiences I've had in Chicago. The races themselves are simple and only last about 20 to 30 seconds, but that's part of the charm. Between races, there's time to grab a drink, mingle, and enjoy the atmosphere. The race nights have an option to include an open bar, which keeps the energy up, and the crowd was clearly having a great time. The staff did a nice job keeping things organized and making the event run smoothly. What I appreciated most was that it felt like a genuine local tradition rather than a tourist attraction. It's quirky, lighthearted, and a fun way to spend an evening with friends. If you're looking for something different from the typical Chicago bar experience, the turtle races at Tin Lizzie are definitely worth checking out at least once. read more

We were visiting Chicago for the weekend and decided to catch the Lions game here and it did not disappoint!! As soon as we walked in, my boyfriend said 'we have found our people!' and he was not wrong!! The atmosphere here reminds me of the college bars at Michigan State and I wouldn't have it any other way!! The energy from the crowd is infectious and feels like the best comraderie!! We felt right at home cheering on the Lions' win against Washington! I wish I remembered the bartender's name but she had on all black, shoulder length dark brown hair and blue eyes, she was amazingly accommodating! She found us a table even though it was PACKED and we weren't aware we needed a reservation. She quickly got us drinks and snacks and was very attentive! The prices were great at what you'd imagine for bar prices, we paid $10 for a draft tall boy beer and shot of whiskey! We only had onion rings so I can't review the food. As a Spartan, I also loved the fact that they had ALL Michigan teams represented EXCEPT U of M ! I'd definitely come back here to watch a Michigan game!! read more

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Turtle racing in a loud bar is so unethical it's not even funny. Seeing the reviews of people enjoying them is so weird. Do not support this establishment. Especially if you care about animals, those turtles are extremely stressed and it's not a good environment for them. read more

Really fun experience! I had walked past Tin Lizzie so many times and was excited to finally check it out. The staff were friendly and we had a fun time at turtle racing. I thought the price ($40) was very reasonable for an open bar for three hours plus pizza. Would be a great group activity. read more

Turtle racing, Good beer, in a nice location. Haven't tried the food but I plan on coming back !

Went with friends for turtle racing on a Saturday. Not too busy, but a good crowd. Wristbands are for 9:30-12:30, first race starts at 10:30 and they're spaced out from there. They were out of all seltzers which was a bummer, but you can get any well drink or beer with the wristband, so no big deal. Really liked not having to worry about a tab throughout the night. The sort of place with a lot of 2000s club classics playing, but no one dancing, so it's a lot of shouting over the music. read more

Tin Lizzie - Turtle racing - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We paid for the all you can eat and drink turtle racing ticket and oh my gosh did we take advantage of that! The drinks were simple but they were strong and good! The food was really just typical bar food (pizza and byo nachos) but like the food was hot and plenty and accessible for most of the time! The bar tender was incredibly nice, but only one person was working so he was definitely a bit overwhelmed at points. The turtle racing was incredible and you can tell they're very well loved and taken care of! The bar was a bit sticky but clean! They also gave us a special shot at the end for my best friends birthday and made it very special! read more

Tin Lizzie - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here for the turtle races. I mean seriously, you'd probably not come here if it wasn't for those. This is a medium quality college bar. They had a "buffet" of chips, salsa, queso pretzels and pizza. All edible and fine but nothing you couldn't find in the freezer section or a can. The drinks were all fine as well. The service was good and friendly. The turtle races were great. Lots of showmanship. Fun to "bet" on. Worth a look for sure. But don't expect much more. read more

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How could you possibly experience Lincoln Park without Tin Lizzie's? Whether you're re for a Lions game, the turtle races, or just a couple of bevvies with your mates, this inviting bar delivers the vibes. The staff wants you to have the best time and you're not gonna meet anyone that isn't having a great time. Grab a seat or lean against the bar and you won't regret it. read more

love this spot for a night out w a big group!!! the wristband deal is unreal & the turtle racing experience is so fun! imma fan of the greasy pizza here read more

Tin Lizzie is a staple among my Detroit Lions fan friends, but I came for the turtle racing on a Friday night. It was extremely frustrating finding information between the bar's website and Yelp, so here it is: Turtle racing is open to the public, but if you want to have a betting card, you need to purchase a ticket. A ticket gets you basic bar food (pizza and nachos) and drink discounts. Turtle races started at 7pm and happened every 20 minutes. The turtles appear to be well loved. Overall, it was an experience. read more

Tin Lizzie - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So much fun - they off $40 turtle racing with unlimited drinks & pizza. Great atmosphere! read more

Such a fun spot! cute atmosphere and the service was great for a busy bar! Everything we ordered was fire and the drinks were 10/10. The music and overall vibe made it feel like the perfect place to hang out for a few hours. Everyone working there was so friendly and made the experience even better. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun night out in Chicago! read more

This is one of the most fun and unique Chicago experiences! Come for the bottomless drinks and food.. stay for the turtle racing! It's always such a fun time. Fridays are always rowdier. From 5-9pm you will be drinking all you can drink well drinks, beer and seltzers. They have a good new seltzer addition. Recommend making reservations for your group in the back section near the racing. The racing always starts around the halfway point. And then there's a surprise turtle show.. usually with someone you know inside the turtle costume. read more

Tin Lizzie - Turtles! - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really fun bar, especially Friday and Saturday nights with turtle races and great music. The manager Brittany brings energy and spunk. The bartenders are quick, attentive, and personable. Dakota, Megg, and Vanna are my favorites. read more

A memorable experience! I'd recommend everyone check out the Tin Lizzie at some point. The turtle races are something. I really love the indoor/outdoor feeling when they open the place up (see their business photo). Could probably use a bit more wiping down with sticky tables and such but it is a dive bar afterall. Have always enjoyed the drinks! read more

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Dakota and Devin were lovely! They were extremely generous,hospitable AND made sure every drink was perfect. Will definitely come back again! read more

Dakota is a gem. We must protect him at all costs. Tin Lizzie for the win! Good people, good times. The perfect neighborhood dive. 8( read more

Mainly, my partner and I came here for the turtle race tickets. The tickets came with pizza, nachos, well drinks, and domestic beer. Personally, we didn't care too much about the plastic cups and would have preferred glass cups even if we don't keep the cup! While the pizza was pretty good, the nachos and salsa was just kind of meh. However a good amount of drinks can really make a difference! Our bartender was absolutely amazing and extremely kind! We do wish that the turtle races were posted somewhere for what time that they started. We got there at 545 and waited until 745 when the races started. However, we were able to meet and pet some of the turtles, which was really cool! Overall, this was a very fun time to be had. read more

We had the best time at Tin Lizzie! The staff, drinks, food, and of course iconic turtle races are truly all amazing! Our new favorite spot in Chicago! read more

Came to the Tin Lizzie for turtle racing on Saturday night. The ticket included unlimited drinks and food and the turtle races. The food was a buffet style of soft pretzels, thin crust pizza and nachos with toppings. We staked out a table nearby and got plenty to eat. You were able to get drinks pretty quickly and the bartender measured pours. Turtle races were silly and fun. Definitely a fun spot to hangout. Lots of parties were happening at the spot. read more

Tin Lizzie - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a greAt time! Love their deals ! And unlimited pizza and drinks was the best ! cowabunga baby! loved the little ninja turtles.

I took a make a wish kid here and they said it was just like Disney land with the music and lights.

Tin is my go to spot. Great atmosphere and even better bartenders. Shout out to Jud, Ben and Dakota. They make it worth it. Tin is a must visit. read more

This bar has such good vibes. The bartenders were friendly and attentive. Really great place that cares about their customers.

The tin Lizzie was an excellent experience. Our bar tender Kelly was amazing. She was extremely social and quick. She knows how to work and interact with customers. I would highly recommend this bar to friends and family who are looking for a great night out. The turtle races are a plus! read more

Having attended MSU I'm very familiar with MSU canpus bars and this felt exactly like that. We reserved a table to watch and MSU football game and we're right next to the bar which was great for when I wanted to order drinks but a little annoying because that's also where other people came to order drinks. The drink deals were reasonable for Chicago and the atmosphere was just what we were looking for. However I don't think I'd come here as I get older, definitely a younger crowd which I don't mind but would feel out of place if I was 5 years older. read more

We had a great time at Tin Lizzie's Turtle Racing over the weekend. The bar was super festive, all decked out for Christmas! We tried some of their Christmas cocktails. I highly recommend the Yule Mule, so good! We ordered the mozzarella sticks and onion rings for apps, both were amazing. They have a wristband deal for 3 hours of unlimited drinks which included a pizza with chips and salsa. Highly recommend the wristband deal, totally worth it for only $40! Turtle races started at 7:45 pm but we got there early at 6 pm to enjoy the full package deal. The turtle races are such a fun time, cheering on for your favorite turtle which are named after the Ninja Turtles! Winners get a free shot! After the turtle races were done, the party did not stop! Shots were being poured out all night and the vibes kept going strong. We had a great time and the staff was very welcoming and kind. Highly recommend for a fun night out with your friends! read more

Stopped in on a weekday with a friend to watch the Red Wings game and she wasn't able to get it on...the detroit bar who advertises Detroit sports, including the Red Wings, didn't have ESPN + or any drink specials during the game. She did mention that they'd have it working for later games and that their system had an update but she just put on NHL network and called it a day. Haven't been back to see if it's true. Bought espn+ myself so just watch the games at home now. They also didn't have any food which was weird because pictures and their website show a food menu. One cool thing is that they do have board games you can play and the lights and decor is pretty cool. May try to go back for a detroit game, but will definitely call first to ask if they will have it on. read more

Fun turtle racing! The problem is the $47 ticket gives you unlimited drinks and they DONT PAYOUT TO THE BARTENDERS. Bars: do better!! unacceptable. read more

Cute and unique bar. I loved how it was decorated and that it has a couple of random games on the walls towards the back. We came for the turtle races, unfortunately we didn't realize the last one was at 9pm but now we know for next time. read more

Tin Lizzie - a sign that reads turtle races friday's 5pm - 6pm - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here for Turtle racing and had a blast. $55 per person from 5-9 on Friday. It includes unlimited pizza, chips, salsa, beer, seltzer and well drinks. This is a great place for big groups to drink and have fun. The food was ok. Just don't expect much and you'll have a great time. The drinks kept flowing and the bartenders were awesome. read more

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Best place around! Have to check out the Turtle Races! Love it! Great people, food and drinks! read more

Horrific bouncer, brought my little brother in who is 21, going on 22, who is also a TRANS MAN. The bouncer checks his ID and then after deciding he's not masculine enough, says "I've been doing this a long time, it's fake; I don't need to scan this". Then tells me he is going to call the police. After calling him on this bluff, he tells me I need to call the police. I'll be reaching out to management in the morning but as it stands, the bouncer wrongfully confiscated my younger brothers ID because "he's been doing this a long time". Also, pretty sure you can't vape indoors but I guess that doesn't apply to him. read more

Tin Lizzie - Lovely guy - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

fucking fabulous service and vibes and servers and great for lions games and drinks hehe

$40 for unlimited well drinks and beer with a taco bar. The bartender was nice but the well drinks were basically watered down juice. The nacho bar was mediocre. Pasta was tasteless and bland. Pizza and the breadsticks were pretty much the only good food items. Stick to the beers and seltzers for a better deal. They took away the food bar earlier than it was written so make sure to get there early for the most value. There weren't any giveaways or entertainment really. The actual turtle racing was pretty fun with a fun crowd though. There are 4 races with a free green tea shot for every race you win. Make sure to stand around the track early to get the best view although they live stream the races on the TVs. In the downtime before and between the races there were board games to play. Overall it was fun! read more

We've seriously had a tough time finding really good service on this trip, but I don't know if we've ever collectively received such great service from all of the employees here. And the deals are as amazing as the atmosphere. And yes, they have turtle racing. Unfortunately for me I picked the one that moves as fast as me. Haha. Come enjoy this place. You'll be so happy. read more

I just want to acknowledge the security person who works Saturday night. I attended a birthday party, and it was a lady who seemed high off drugs. We alerted the security guy. He immediately went to get a manager. The manager tried to reason the lady. When the security guy saw the lady became threatening, he immediately stepped in and escorted her out the bar. The whole time, he acted very professional read more

Place was amazing and the customer service was even better, couldn't be happier with Kelly behind the bar.

Great bar (love bartenders!), BUT my first time here for their major event- the turtle racing- I had a table near the race. People gathered in front of my seat. I stood on my chair to see the race. The GENERAL MANAGER yelled at me "I WONT ASK YOU AGAIN YOU NEED TO GET DOWN". We don't mind following rules- why be so abrasive? It's 8pm! Very disrespectful. We had been here hours to see the race. read more