I love the atmosphere- I really dislike all the sports TV's - Outside of that , it's a fun place to meet new people ‍‍‍ read more

What a transcendent experience! Amazing service. Great spot to watch the game. We watched Norway advance to the quarterfinals in the World Cup. Great spot for my kids to watch sports too. read more

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School of Rock had a performance here on a Sunday afternoon. There was a separate area with stage, lounge and table seating , pool table and bar. In the bar area there were several TVs with sports events on. They had an extensive drink menu and our group had a variety of beers, ciders and cocktails. The bartender was very accommodating and offered samplings when we were undecided. The bar is women owned and is known recognized for women's sports. read more

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We didn't eat any food there, but we had a few drinks and we love the atmosphere. It was all strong women watching women's sports and the owner was so nice. She let us know the history of why she opened the bar and we just loved it. We wish we had one in Cincinnati. read more

Great neighborhood bar everyone is very friendly the staff and the patrons. Great food and drinks shots very reasonable. The atmosphere I just love it.. read more

We came here to grab a few drinks and food a few weekends back. Food was pretty good (loved the fried pickles!), drinks were tasty, and the overall energy of the bar was upbeat. The music was great! Despite the many positives, the bartender who took our multiple drink and food orders completely ruined the entire experience. He was beyond rude, very short, acted too busy to care (it wasn't that busy, at times we were the only ones at the counter order), and was rushing so much he mixed up our drinks and forgot an item. He acted like he would rather be anywhere else but there. It really caught us both off guard, especially as it continued throughout the entire night. We gave him the benefit of the doubt the first interaction. Other people in line were talking about it behind us as well. read more

Meant to write this over a year ago. Service was lacking, overpriced drinks and both owners were rude/dismissive to us during a Bills game. I guess the owners are big Bills fans... I'm all for giving second chances and everyone's entitled to a bad day. Problem is, on our second visit the bartender could care less we were there. After finally getting a food order in, we watched the chef use a tasting spoon and put it right back into a prepped aioli bowl that was portioned & sent out with our fries (gross). I spoke with friends about our experience and quickly learned owner Christina has been taking advantage of and using the queer community for years. She's known for acting like she's better than everyone and that attitude was certainly reflected when we supported their business. Representation matters and this business is a colossal disappointment for our community -- there are better places to spend your money, folks! read more

Women's sports on every TV and excellent food and drinks. How could you go wrong. The staff is attentive but not in your face. That sounded weird, they are great! read more

My husband and I were in Chicago for a convention a couple of weeks ago. While I was getting ready for the day he was watching the news and says to me "we need to try this place". As y'all know from my other reviews he is a pizza perfectionist :) On the morning spotlight segment was this place called Whiskey Girl Tavern and they were talking how they are known for their hot honey pepperoni pizza and chicken tenders (which sell out). We didn't get to go to it that day and the next day we kept debating between that one and Robert's pizza which had been recommended. Well he couldn't get the image of their pizza out of his mind, so we hopped in a Uber and took the 25min ride to check it out. We sat at the best seat in the house ... the corner bar where we had the pleasure of meeting and talking to the best bar manager, Phil!! I ordered the Spill That Spicy T Margarita made with their homemade pineapple, jalapeño mix. It was the perfect balance.. of heat, sweetness (I don't do sweet) perfect touch of smoke from the mezcal and finished with a tahini rim ... omg I can't stop thinking about it!!!! To start we ordered the fried pickles which were the perfect size and lightly breaded .. delicious . Now the main event .. the Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza. Let's talk about the crust which in our opinion will make or break a pizza. We love thin crust with a nice char , not burnt which is a fine line. We needed to be in that small 2 person kitchen at the end of the bar to see how on God's green earth they have perfected this pizza crust!! And who doesn't love cupped pepperonis? I personally feel these should be on every pepperoni pizza instead of those big greasy ones. I just can't say enough about how delicious this was!!! While talking to Phil my husband tells him how we heard about it and that we took the drive to check them out. Phil tells us we have to meet and tell the owners. We met Heather and Christina who were beyond thrilled and sweet to have us there. It's a small world bcs while talking with them we find out that during Covid they didn't want to be locked down in the cold and bought a place 30/40 minutes from us !! They opened the tavern about 2 years ago and just recently purchased the old pool hall next door. They showed us around and it was so cool with an old school vibe with some brown leather couches, pool table and a nice size bar that had just opened that day. If have read this far , THANK YOU! And when in Chicago please go check them out you will not be disappointed I promise!! I am sooo glad and sad that we found this place and believe everything happens for a reason. Glad bcs it was (no joke) the best pizza I have had in a long time and sad bcs I can't stop thinking about it now that I am back home in Tampa!! lol Until next time! Salute read more

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What an absolute adorable place! This use to be a billiard/pool place and it has been converted to a lovely bar. The get an extra star because they have sparkling rose and those crazy good chicken tenders. Those two things alone will get me in back there. Can't speak on the cocktails myself, but The Queen got Expresso martinis and had several. What I can speak on was the food. Menu was very limited, with pizza, fries and chicken tenders, but that was plenty. I am not a fan of pepperoni and I was looking over the pizzas, that was the one The Doctor and Queen wanted, so we got it. I have to say, pepperoni is never an option for me to order any other time, but man this one was so good! Made in a wood burning oven, the crust was just just thin enough to be tasty and hold the ingredients, but not too thin to fall apart. We also got fries, which were more like pomme frites...very tasty. But the star of the show was those GD chicken tender! Juicy, tender, seasoned and battered in what appeared to be a tempura batter. Those were so good that we got a second order. There was a selection of dipping sauces, from Sriracha mayo to Blue cheese, but we got the sweet chili one which was great. Nice flavor without being too spicy. Staff was very nice and fun to talk to. The bartender on staff, Phil, was funny and nice to hang with. Also got to chat with the owner, Heather. She was very receptive and talked about the plans for the place. There is a second part of the bar, a much larger room with a stage for live entertainment as a few tables (not sure if they are pool or billiard). It is a woman/lesbian owned bar, and that is cool. But even if it wasn't, I would still add this place on my rotation of bars to go to. Welcome to the neighborhood. Just need those chicken tenders to stay on the menu and let's get some sausage on that pizza! read more

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We stopped in Saturday evening after dinner for some post-meal drinks and had an all around great time at Whiskey Girl. Bc we had just eaten we did not try the food, but the cocktails were excellent! Service is a tad slow, but that is to be expected with any business that just opened, and the staff was SUPER friendly. They plan to expand to the other half of the space, and I look forward to checking it out and coming to play some pool and watch sporting events on TV (and trying the food next time)! read more

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Wow what can I say. Great place. The owner got back to me so quick about lions game being played. I loved the atmosphere and the bar tenders were awesome thank you Valerie and Katlin. Will be back and highly recommend coming. The drinks were so good and the wings were on point. Love that everyone here works together to ensure a good time. Thank you very much. read more

WELCOME TO EDGEWATER!!! In an area in sore need of coolness, here comes WHISKEY GIRL knocking it out of the box on the first night! Rolled up early, anticipating this place hopping - anxiously awaiting this opening! Billed as an "upscale sports bar". I'm going out on a limb and billing it a Sports Bar For The Rest of Us! Those of us who enjoy watching a few types of sportsball games, but do not like the testosterone-poisoned, backwards baseball cap, BLARING TVs vibe of many sports bars. The drinks menu was created by Meredith B! Formerly of Marys Attic, the "swim up bar" at Ombra and Vol. 39! She's back for occasional guest appearances behind the bar! This means incredible drinks! The drinks: I started with a Daiquiri - elegantly garnished with a orchid! Beauty! The daiquiri was delicious, and served in a traditional daiquiri glass. I felt very literary. And slightly tipsy. My companion had a Manhattan and an Old Fashioned both incredibly delicious and beautifully made. Cocktail prices were well in line with norms in this area, but then they are little pieces of art. That you can drink! I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the really tasty ZERO PROOF cocktail I had here - made with BARE Gin It had the appeal and taste of a booze-based cocktail, minus the booze! No more clutching an inelegant plastic cup of club soda for those who'd rather not imbibe! They currently have a limited menu, soon to expand. I'll be back for that! Everything we saw rolling out of the kitchen looked really great. Great crowd, great space, great drinks, women-centric, looks like a success to me! Plans for expansion abound, pool tables may appear. A stage! Dog friendly area! I will be very happy to watch this place grow and thrive, and will visit often. For the DAIQUIRIS and hoping for an encounter with WHISKEY, the namesake puppy! read more

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The best spot for some good old fashioned! Very strong drink! The whiskey flights is also something to try. The bartenders are very friendly. There is a new section with pool tables. There are at times events and live shows as well. A very comfy neighborhood hang out spot. read more

Visited during happy hour, great deals on appetizers. Love the whiskey flights! Atmosphere was nice... enjoyed billiards; the staff were friendly and attentive. read more

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Great food, drinks, service, and vibes. PLUS SPORTS. What more can you ask for? The 3 pool tables are a huge bonus.

I took my sister in law visiting from Orlando and her partner visiting from Grand Rapids to this bar on a Saturday night because they wanted to hang out at a Chicago women bar. What a disappointment it was there was no contact from any of the employees at the bar. The only one that greeted us was the young man carding us at the door. We walked in and went to the new area in the back. My wife went to order drinks at the bar, and the bar tender told her it was closed to go to the bar in the front. She got us drinks and a very nice young man brought the drinks to our table. put, there was no music, so my sister in law asked about it, and he said there's a jukebox in front. My wife and Sue played pool as we sat and talked it was so dead in there that we quickly got bored and left. I'm sorry I love to support my lgbtq businesses, but I won't be returning here anytime soon. I've heard really great reviews about this sports bar, but this was not a good experience at all, and I was embarrassed for taking my sister in law here with her new partner. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Spacious. Good service. Terrific cocktails. Dark bar to while away a few hours in

I hosted a Halloween party here on 10/26/24 and was in contact with the bar this month to confirm the space was available and the number of people in our party. I could not have asked for a better place to host our party. We had such a good time and all the employees were great and helpful, not only us, but all the people we had invited. I can say nothing but good things about Whiskey Girl. I love what they have done with the back bar space and the vibe in general is so welcoming. Would strongly suggest checking them out if you need space for a party or just to go and play pool with some friends and drink some drinks. Thank you again for having us!! read more

SO HAPPY! I called Whiskey Girl Tavern last minute on a Thursday in hopes of having my finances birthday on a Saturday and was fortunate to speak with Christina that accommodated a reservation for us. Christina was so polite in booking. Once we arrived she greeted us with such welcoming energy and service was top tier with their attentiveness in making sure that our table was taken care of. Our reservation included a seating area with a pool table ( our guest was very excited). Cocktails and mocktails were very yummy, Hot honey pepperoni pizza is a must! This location is a gem with great service, esthetic, food, and drinks. Highly recommend for hosting a celebration or just a good time with good friends. THANK YOU CHRISTINA! read more

Great new place in the hood! I loved my old fashioned. The chicken fingers and cauliflower were so tasty and fresh. I love that the breading isn't heavy at all read more

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Shout out to the owner Christina. Thanks so much for having our Friday afternoon Bear Cocktail group. Loved the free pool. We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back. We even had a surprise wedding reception. read more

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Amazing service and awesome selection of whiskey. Every time I have come here, I have felt so comfortable and had such a fun time! Amazing place to see local musical talent or watch a women's sporting event! Will be back... read more

Amazing space, amazing drinks, amazing food, amazing music, amazing owners who truly care about their customers and equality for all. One of the few spaces where everyone is welcome! Go check this place out!! read more

Do not recommend this bar, owner is unfriendly, staff seems to be unhappy and food is terrible.

Discovered this gem when eating at SBK up the street. I found the cocktail menu varied with interesting concoctions. I settled on the Brooklyn and must say it was one of the finest whiskey cocktails I've ever had. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of liquor. The inside is spacious and there was a great trio playing very interesting avant-garde jazz. Highly recommend this place! read more

I enjoyed the friendly service team. They were very engaging and gave suggestions on pizza picks. Drinks were good; not water down. I would definitely go back again. read more

Such a fun place to check out! We love going here to watch some women's sports and enjoy delicious drinks! My partner loves ordering the whiskey flights too so if you like whiskey I definitely recommend! read more

Great service, large space, has parking. Very diverse crowd when I was there, from the rainbow flag and shades of skin, everyone was super cool, Loved the karaoke vibe they have. read more

Great place , food is very good, friendly service. Pepperoni honey pizza and the chicken tenders are my favorite

Such a great and welcoming place in a gift to the Chicago area. We've had many an event there and love it. Try the pepperoni pizza with the hot honey. read more

We'll, their Daiquiri is good! Also they have up to 4 draft beers, but this place is more about cocktails, I guess. It seems like it was renovated recently, or just opened recently. There's no table service, so you should order at the bar, which is not really obvious. It even with the full bar, we've got our drinks really fast! read more

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Nicely done inside. Extremely friendly service. Had a few hours to kill before our flight out of town so we stopped at this neighborhood bar. Everyone was very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Will stop by again next time we're in town. read more

Ty is the best, went above and beyond and, Phil was the best, love this place will be back

I've been to this bar twice and I'm obsessed. They always show women's sports, even before it was cool. Their food is quality pub grub but their cocktails... ARE TO DIE FOR. The space is pretty roomy too, and they have a private party room. Staff is great. Queer friendly. Friends of dogs. I love everything about this bar. read more

The other week my family and I were in town for a Cubs game and decided to give Whiskey Girl Tavern a try after the game. While they had a limited menu as they had just opened for business that weekend, the food was great! The brickoven pizza's we ordered were on point, the fresh homemade fries were fantastic, and our kids said the chicken tenders were the best they have ever had. When it came to drinks the margarita was excellent and the old fashioned I enjoyed had me craving another! We will definitely be heading back next time we visit Chicago! read more

Great addition to the Edgewater neighborhood. Attentive and friendly service and all around pleasant vibes from fellow patrons. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there (staff and customers alike) supporting this bar in its opening stage. I love that it's named after the owners' dog, too! The drinks were great; I got a classic margarita and a watermelon margarita and my husband got an old fashioned and a beer on draft (good reviews from his as well). We split the Margherita pizza and it was good as well! So happy to have a bar so close to our home that we really will enjoy going to. read more

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The food is similar to something I could buy at Aldi's in which a 5-year-old could make in their easy bake oven. Its definitely not worth the 10 bucks for bland pretzel bites or the 16 bucks for barely crust pizza. But make sure to bring your own condiments because they'll charge you extra for asking. The drinks are so overpriced for the size. The service is terrible. Every time there is an event or if the bar is even slightly busy the staff looks so overwhelmed, like they can never seem to get it together. No matter if you're at the bar or in line to get a drink, unless you're loud or one of the bartenders thinks your cute-be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes to get your drink ordered. I suggest going to Nobodys Darling instead if you want to support a lesbian owned business. read more

We live in Wisconsin but had to stop at WGT on the way out of the city!! The staff is friendly, chill and excellent! Drinks are all handmade - had the Old Fashioned, Daiquiri and Cosmo + and all perfect!! Food is totally delish!! Hand-cut fries, pizza, mozzarella sticks - all really really good! Already planning and looking forward to our next visit! read more

Great cocktails! Great service and food as well. Will definitely drive here from Milwaukee to watch some sports!