2Bears Tavern Uptown

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

Recent Reviews

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

Tim Hook

Stopped in for my first time recently and I have to say, it was a disappointing experience. Don't get me wrong, the one drink I had was good, but when you have staff there dropping the "n" word every couple of seconds in casual conversation, and the bartender does nothing about it saying "oh, he works here but he's not on the clock" that says volumes. No apology, no heads up to the coworker saying "hey, chill out with that word", nothing. My friend that was with me (who is white) was even more offended than I was. We had to leave.Cute sign by the door saying "hate is not tolerated here" but.... yeah I won't be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Jeremy King

Y'all gotta get it together. Stopped by on Thursday after a long work day, maybe 10 ppl.Had 1 drink and sat for 10 to 15 with an empty.. at the bar.. finally left.. bad serviceUpdate stopped by after a long work dayBartender refused to honor advertised prices then made up some bs excuse... No thanks turned around and leftPlace keeps getting worse

Service: 1

Michael Williams

Free popcorn!

Kevin McDonald

Fun new late night bar in uptown and just steps away from the Wilson EL stop.

Marc Jay

Great spot for casual drinks with the bear and otter crowd.

Logan Cannon

Great addition to the neighborhood with inexpensive drinks and a great atmosphere. I’m not part of the LGBT+ community, but my wife and felt extremely welcome. I’ll have to drop by again with my dog.

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