2Bears Tavern Uptown

1140 W Wilson Ave, Chicago
(773) 672-4900

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Mauro Luciano

Un bar muy divertido donde tuve oportunidad de participar en un juego de preguntas y respuestas que se hace los días lunes en la tarde/noche. Se forman grupos por mesas con todos los clientes. La dinámica es muy divertida! Super recomendado!! Podes disfrutar de buena comida, unos tragos y tienes una máquina de palomitas gratis para compartir con tus amigos!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Theo King

I came in and tried to order a drink. The bartender complained to me because I was at the bar near the entrance and blocking the entryway for people even though nobody was trying to get by. I ordered in the spot he wanted me to order from, and he ended up pouring me less for drinks I ordered than everyone else and compared to a round a friend ordered thereafter. He was not friendly at all.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

Carlos Cortes

Used to be a good spot along with the other spots that are owned by the whole 2bears group but they have really dropped the ball and are losing a customer base of people who just want to drink, have a good time, and banter. They don’t carry any big name brand alcohol and in light of the D.M. scandal of 2023 stopped carrying certain brands of alcoholic beverages. While I think it’s their business and their choice, the bartenders are just so poorly equipped to offer alternative drinks. Like if you’re not gonna give me what I ask for, offer alternatives. They just stare at their phones in far more apparent empty bar spaces than before or just stare into empty space. They get angry if you ask for something they don’t carry. I actually asked for Bombay tonic, they didn’t have bombay. I asked for don julio, they didn’t have don julio. I asked tor hornitos, they didn’t have hornitos, i asked for heineken, they didn’t have heineken. This location and the uptown locations are all declining. Haven’t been back since my experience— these venues were actually good hangouts… I hope they read these reviews and get feedback from their own bartenders and choose to change up their business strategy before they end up closing down.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1

ceelos fat

Used to be a good spot along with the other spots that are owned by the whole 2bears group but they have really dropped the ball and are losing a customer base of people who just want to drink, have a good time, and banter. They don’t carry any big name brand alcohol and in light of the D.M. scandal of 2023 stopped carrying certain brands of alcoholic beverages. While I think it’s their business and their choice, the bartenders are just so poorly equipped to offer alternative drinks. Like if you’re not gonna give me what I ask for, offer alternatives. They just stare at their phones in far more apparent empty bar spaces than before or just stare into empty space. They get angry if you ask for something they don’t carry. I actually asked for Bombay tonic, they didn’t have bombay. I asked for don julio, they didn’t have don julio. I asked tor hornitos, they didn’t have hornitos, i asked for heineken, they didn’t have heineken. This location and the uptown locations are all declining. Haven’t been back since my experience— these venues were actually good hangouts… I hope they read these reviews and get feedback from their own bartenders and choose to change up their business strategy before they end up closing down.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1

DJ Takeout

one of my favorite later-night spots during the week. the bartenders are supremely good at this & the beer-shot specials are unmatched up here to my knowledge.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Farley

Really judgmental bar-tender made me and my partner feel super unwelcome. The place smelled like a toilet too. We couldn't stay for long because the smell and the service was un-bear-able.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Steve Hoffman

Seriously, it’s my favorite gay bar. Great drinks. Fun staff. Laid-back yet stylish atmosphere. Free popcorn!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Farrah

Really judgmental bar-tender made me and my partner feel super unwelcome. The place smelled like a toilet too. We couldn't stay for long because the smell and the service was un-bear-able.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Jeffrey Littleton

Managed by horrible folks, bad vibe.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Eric

Laidback LGBTQ bar for those looking for a classic drink away from the craziness of Boystown or Andersonville. Pinball machines and games available, and same friendly staff as all the other 2Bears group bars.

Darius Goard

Drinks were pretty expensive and watered down, and the atmosphere was super lackluster for a Saturday night but to be expected for the area. Staff was super nice and welcoming though! Would prob return for happy hour.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 5

Khaliq Wakeel

S/o to the subservient ones in the bathroom. Amazing experience

Shawn S

Seems semi consistent.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Premium Well Cocktails

chris scott

Two bears was great. The service was fantastic. Our bartender Jake was attentive, friendly and professional.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Joshua Lipka

First time here on a date night with my boyfriend. Loved the decor and styling, nice seating areas, friendly crowd, but the bartender on Saturday was quiet rude and seemed as if he didn’t want to be bothered. Left a bad impression for a first timer. Bummer too because we were hoping to find a regular bear bar to mingle at.And don’t use flat or stale ginger beer from the can you’ve had sitting open on the bar for god knows how long. Gross.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 3

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