Buffalo chicken was ok. The burgers are mediocre. The staff from the bouncer/security to their waitress/bartenders were beyond rude (especially Cloy). Attentiveness was poor and even on a not so busy day. Save yourself the hassle and go elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tom Tran
Bar kicked everyone out 30 minutes before the advertised time and we could not get a refund for the songs we queued into the jukebox; despite the bar closing before any of our songs played.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Pragya Tikku
I would give 22 Tavern zero stars if I could. I went in hoping to celebrate two special occasions with friends, but instead, we were left deeply disappointed by the unprofessional behavior of bartender Chris. He was not only rude but also extremely dismissive when we tried to place our order. The situation escalated, and rather than offering an apology or any acknowledgment, the staff simply assured us that the matter would be handled privately.
Unfortunately, we felt compelled to leave immediately. I’m truly disheartened by the lack of concern for customer experience. Based on this encounter, I would not recommend this establishment to anyone looking to have a pleasant time.
I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the issue with the staff involved.
Faith Buralli
Went there last night. Great service and the drinks were good. Pretty reasonably priced drinks and the atmosphere was nice. Would definitely go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Livingstone
Got to luv the tacos and Jalepeno Mule!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
siddharth singh paddiyar
I recently visited 2Twenty2 Tavern with friends, and while the food was amazing and the drinks were well-made, the service was extremely disappointing. The bartender, Chris, initially took our order politely, but his attitude changed drastically afterward. When I politely tried to get his attention for a refill, he rudely shouted at me to wait instead of addressing me respectfully.
What was upsetting wasn’t the wait itself, but the unnecessary rudeness. After this interaction, I immediately asked him to “tap me out,” and he again responded in an unreasonably harsh tone. To make matters worse, Chris appeared to be drinking himself while serving customers, which might explain his behavior.
This experience left a very negative impression. While the food and drinks were excellent, poor customer service like this ensures I won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Kumud Dubey
We visited 2Twenty2 Tavern on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The setup is self-service, so every time you want something, you head to the bar—a bar that naturally has barstools and patrons. Being a Friday, the place was decently filled (though not packed). Understandably, there was a bit of a wait, which we patiently endured.
Credit where it’s due: the beer was great, and the food, especially the cheese curds, was excellent. Now to the other aspects of the experience. Enter Chris, who is both the manager and bartender. Chris appeared to be multitasking—serving drinks while enjoying shots himself (courtesy of patrons, I’m sure). A commendable balancing act, if only his service matched his enthusiasm for the festivities.
Unfortunately, Chris seemed to pick and choose who he wanted to serve. For reasons best known to him (perhaps my accent didn’t sit well?), he opted to shout at me. Not the casual, annoyed kind of shout—but the sort you’d expect from someone who believes they own you. Let’s just say it was…memorable. Given his behavior, which I personally witnessed included drinking on the job, one wonders if Chris was having a rough night or if this is his usual charm. Either way, I sincerely hope he finds inner peace and perhaps, some customer service training.
It’s worth noting that their dedication to defending one-star reviews online is almost as passionate as Chris's shouting, so I’m sure this feedback will be met with spirited rebuttals.
In summary, 2Twenty2 Tavern is your average downtown Chicago bar. The cheese curds and beer are worth a try, but don’t expect too much else. Take it easy—here, you might think you're heading out for a relaxing pint on a Friday to unwind after a long week, but instead, you’ll meet Chris, and your plans will quickly transform into an unanticipated performance review.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Sinuo Chen
It’s impressive how every staff here is super rude
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Beth Reilly
Had the blue pill, very delicious. Attentive bar tender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tex Hull
They have a well-curated selection of 25 or 30 beers on draft. The fried pickles and cheese curds were good, and there was plenty of dip. The service was indifferent, and the sound system was unnecessarily loud as it usually is in Loop bars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles and Cheese Curds
Fun place! Great food and drink options. Staff is always very friendly. Fried pickles were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles and Cheese Curds
David Schroeders
Fun place to get a drink after a show in the loop. People are friendly.
Lin abby
Great service and atmosphere. The drinks were mad well and the bartender was attentive. The food was good but wouldn’t go back for it. Nice place for a couple drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jonathan Heinz
Not enough bar staff for the size of the place. Food was ok, but bar service was extremely slow. 20min to order a drink.
Buffalo chicken was ok. The burgers are mediocre. The staff from the bouncer/security to their waitress/bartenders were beyond rude (especially Cloy). Attentiveness was poor and even on a not so busy day. Save yourself the hassle and go elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Bar kicked everyone out 30 minutes before the advertised time and we could not get a refund for the songs we queued into the jukebox; despite the bar closing before any of our songs played.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
I would give 22 Tavern zero stars if I could. I went in hoping to celebrate two special occasions with friends, but instead, we were left deeply disappointed by the unprofessional behavior of bartender Chris. He was not only rude but also extremely dismissive when we tried to place our order. The situation escalated, and rather than offering an apology or any acknowledgment, the staff simply assured us that the matter would be handled privately.
Unfortunately, we felt compelled to leave immediately.
I’m truly disheartened by the lack of concern for customer experience. Based on this encounter, I would not recommend this establishment to anyone looking to have a pleasant time.
I hope the management takes this feedback seriously and addresses the issue with the staff involved.
Went there last night. Great service and the drinks were good. Pretty reasonably priced drinks and the atmosphere was nice. Would definitely go there again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got to luv the tacos and Jalepeno Mule!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently visited 2Twenty2 Tavern with friends, and while the food was amazing and the drinks were well-made, the service was extremely disappointing. The bartender, Chris, initially took our order politely, but his attitude changed drastically afterward. When I politely tried to get his attention for a refill, he rudely shouted at me to wait instead of addressing me respectfully.
What was upsetting wasn’t the wait itself, but the unnecessary rudeness. After this interaction, I immediately asked him to “tap me out,” and he again responded in an unreasonably harsh tone. To make matters worse, Chris appeared to be drinking himself while serving customers, which might explain his behavior.
This experience left a very negative impression. While the food and drinks were excellent, poor customer service like this ensures I won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
We visited 2Twenty2 Tavern on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. The setup is self-service, so every time you want something, you head to the bar—a bar that naturally has barstools and patrons. Being a Friday, the place was decently filled (though not packed). Understandably, there was a bit of a wait, which we patiently endured.
Credit where it’s due: the beer was great, and the food, especially the cheese curds, was excellent. Now to the other aspects of the experience. Enter Chris, who is both the manager and bartender. Chris appeared to be multitasking—serving drinks while enjoying shots himself (courtesy of patrons, I’m sure). A commendable balancing act, if only his service matched his enthusiasm for the festivities.
Unfortunately, Chris seemed to pick and choose who he wanted to serve. For reasons best known to him (perhaps my accent didn’t sit well?), he opted to shout at me. Not the casual, annoyed kind of shout—but the sort you’d expect from someone who believes they own you. Let’s just say it was…memorable. Given his behavior, which I personally witnessed included drinking on the job, one wonders if Chris was having a rough night or if this is his usual charm. Either way, I sincerely hope he finds inner peace and perhaps, some customer service training.
It’s worth noting that their dedication to defending one-star reviews online is almost as passionate as Chris's shouting, so I’m sure this feedback will be met with spirited rebuttals.
In summary, 2Twenty2 Tavern is your average downtown Chicago bar. The cheese curds and beer are worth a try, but don’t expect too much else. Take it easy—here, you might think you're heading out for a relaxing pint on a Friday to unwind after a long week, but instead, you’ll meet Chris, and your plans will quickly transform into an unanticipated performance review.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
It’s impressive how every staff here is super rude
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Had the blue pill, very delicious. Attentive bar tender.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
They have a well-curated selection of 25 or 30 beers on draft. The fried pickles and cheese curds were good, and there was plenty of dip. The service was indifferent, and the sound system was unnecessarily loud as it usually is in Loop bars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles and Cheese Curds
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun place! Great food and drink options. Staff is always very friendly. Fried pickles were amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Pickles and Cheese Curds
Fun place to get a drink after a show in the loop. People are friendly.
Great service and atmosphere. The drinks were mad well and the bartender was attentive. The food was good but wouldn’t go back for it. Nice place for a couple drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Not enough bar staff for the size of the place. Food was ok, but bar service was extremely slow. 20min to order a drink.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
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