I walked in, and I gave the bouncer a Mexican ID at first by accident and then gave him my California ID, and they waited until i got to a table before a male manager approached me with a very very aggressive tone and told me I was stumbling and needed to leave immediately. I had been drinking a couple of beers before arriving there, but in no way was I stumbling or drunk. He was very aggressive and yelling at me.
Also, the large tall bouncer at the door with the dreds put his hands on me to push me out!!
I am very disturbed by this entre situation!!
Why??? Wth did or could I have done to cause this type of response...?! NOTHING!!! So, why? My friends were witnesses... this type of behavior is unacceptable. Never coming here again and would highly recommend any other bar!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Gabrielle Lemos delbaje
Very disappointing experience. We were excited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but unfortunately, we were turned away at the door without any clear explanation. It felt unfair and left us and others around us extremely upset. The staff came across as rude and dismissive. I won’t be returning and can’t recommend this place based on how we were treated. One of the worst customer service experiences I’ve had in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
HLM GHD
630 pm on Saturday March 1st. Ridiculous bouncer gave us hell for just trying to walk in the door. I was tired and had bought a diet coke as a pick me up down the street after visiting Haymarket. He starts yelling at me as soon as I walk in. Starts saying it had alcohol in it. It did not. I offered for him to try it or smell it. He doesn't. Just keeps jawing. I voluntarily throw it away as I dont want to deal with nonsense. Idiot keeps jawing still. I basically have said nothing at this point, haven't fought him and have been fully compliant.
At this point I'm done. My gf is up at the bar unaware of this nonsense and has already ordered drinks. I tell her we are leaving. Another guy stops me and asks if the bouncer was giving me a hard time too. He's with his wife - clean cut and soft spoken guy. Says the bouncer was accusing him of being drunk or high. He's stunned by the whole thing. He is also clearly not drunk or high, but a little in shock. They too decide to leave. Tell bouncer I'll never be back. He says I'm not allowed back. He apparently owns the place. Unreal.
Been here literally 40+ times over several years. Have brought friends with us too. Have spent lots of $$$ in other words - never had or been a problem. Here or anywhere else for that matter.
Well, end of an era. Never again under any circumstances.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Corey Bricker
Chubby man bouncer at the door denied my ID despite me being 23 years old. He profiled me and denied my entry. Extremely inappropriate and unprofessional. If you are under the age of 30 would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sam Cheney
The bouncer did not let my friend in literally because he was gay and having a good time. Not drunk. He was a good time and bringing good energy. Neanderthal behavior. I get that high school was hard but why take it out on everyone else
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Stephanie Wong
This is a casual spot to stop by if you’re waiting for your restaurant reservation next door. The service was kind of slow and tables were all sticky. Drinks were strong but the bouncer wasn’t very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
M Hubbard
I wish I could give this place less than 1 star. I had multiple friends get roofied here and the bouncer attempted to drag one out of the bathroom when she wasn’t fully dressed. An incredibly unsafe place to be. I’d recommend EVERY other bar in Chicago before this one.
Edit 1/1/25: we reached out to the email beloe 2 weeks ago and never got a reply. Safety and well being does not appear to be a “top priority”
oimjae
Bouncer with white Jeep took a spot I was waiting for by putting a cone in the spot then driving the wrong way down the one way then reverse parking into the spot. It almost seems like it should be a customer spot... Not so he can have his car close … I thought it was going to turn into a valet spot but he just took it.
Service: 1
John Doe
No lights and drinks where nasty
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Evan Brandes
i was looking for a dive bar and this ain’t it. the drinks were more expensive than they should’ve been, but the service was great. the atmosphere was gentrified dive bar although the client was friendly. i’d come back.
the bouncer ripped my full drink and my friends drinks out of our hands at 1:50 as we were trying to finish them. The aggression this man had was extremely uncalled for.. I could see the anger burning through dude, get this man some help pls
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maddie O'Connor
Bouncer physically started ripping FULL drinks out of people’s hands at 1:52 and according to Google and the bar’s website, the bar doesn’t close until 2. Very aggressive - don’t love 👎🏻
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Vik
Great prices and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amy Simpson
Stopped it for cocktails while waiting for our table at Au Cheval. Perfectly executed, friendly staff, great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Adam B
Super weird vibes.
It's a gentrified dive bar, but instead of making anything nicer inside (ripped vinyl booths, dirty floors, etc.), they just added too many speakers and raised the prices.
Not welcoming.
I walked in, and I gave the bouncer a Mexican ID at first by accident and then gave him my California ID, and they waited until i got to a table before a male manager approached me with a very very aggressive tone and told me I was stumbling and needed to leave immediately. I had been drinking a couple of beers before arriving there, but in no way was I stumbling or drunk. He was very aggressive and yelling at me.
Also, the large tall bouncer at the door with the dreds put his hands on me to push me out!!
I am very disturbed by this entre situation!!
Why??? Wth did or could I have done to cause this type of response...?! NOTHING!!! So, why?
My friends were witnesses... this type of behavior is unacceptable. Never coming here again and would highly recommend any other bar!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Very disappointing experience. We were excited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but unfortunately, we were turned away at the door without any clear explanation. It felt unfair and left us and others around us extremely upset. The staff came across as rude and dismissive. I won’t be returning and can’t recommend this place based on how we were treated. One of the worst customer service experiences I’ve had in Chicago.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
630 pm on Saturday March 1st. Ridiculous bouncer gave us hell for just trying to walk in the door. I was tired and had bought a diet coke as a pick me up down the street after visiting Haymarket. He starts yelling at me as soon as I walk in. Starts saying it had alcohol in it. It did not. I offered for him to try it or smell it. He doesn't. Just keeps jawing. I voluntarily throw it away as I dont want to deal with nonsense. Idiot keeps jawing still. I basically have said nothing at this point, haven't fought him and have been fully compliant.
At this point I'm done. My gf is up at the bar unaware of this nonsense and has already ordered drinks. I tell her we are leaving. Another guy stops me and asks if the bouncer was giving me a hard time too. He's with his wife - clean cut and soft spoken guy. Says the bouncer was accusing him of being drunk or high. He's stunned by the whole thing. He is also clearly not drunk or high, but a little in shock. They too decide to leave. Tell bouncer I'll never be back. He says I'm not allowed back. He apparently owns the place. Unreal.
Been here literally 40+ times over several years. Have brought friends with us too. Have spent lots of $$$ in other words - never had or been a problem. Here or anywhere else for that matter.
Well, end of an era. Never again under any circumstances.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Chubby man bouncer at the door denied my ID despite me being 23 years old. He profiled me and denied my entry. Extremely inappropriate and unprofessional. If you are under the age of 30 would not recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The bouncer did not let my friend in literally because he was gay and having a good time. Not drunk. He was a good time and bringing good energy. Neanderthal behavior. I get that high school was hard but why take it out on everyone else
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is a casual spot to stop by if you’re waiting for your restaurant reservation next door. The service was kind of slow and tables were all sticky. Drinks were strong but the bouncer wasn’t very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
I wish I could give this place less than 1 star. I had multiple friends get roofied here and the bouncer attempted to drag one out of the bathroom when she wasn’t fully dressed. An incredibly unsafe place to be. I’d recommend EVERY other bar in Chicago before this one.
Edit 1/1/25: we reached out to the email beloe 2 weeks ago and never got a reply. Safety and well being does not appear to be a “top priority”
Bouncer with white Jeep took a spot I was waiting for by putting a cone in the spot then driving the wrong way down the one way then reverse parking into the spot. It almost seems like it should be a customer spot... Not so he can have his car close … I thought it was going to turn into a valet spot but he just took it.
Service: 1
No lights and drinks where nasty
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
i was looking for a dive bar and this ain’t it. the drinks were more expensive than they should’ve been, but the service was great. the atmosphere was gentrified dive bar although the client was friendly. i’d come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
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the bouncer ripped my full drink and my friends drinks out of our hands at 1:50 as we were trying to finish them. The aggression this man had was extremely uncalled for.. I could see the anger burning through dude, get this man some help pls
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bouncer physically started ripping FULL drinks out of people’s hands at 1:52 and according to Google and the bar’s website, the bar doesn’t close until 2. Very aggressive - don’t love 👎🏻
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Great prices and drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stopped it for cocktails while waiting for our table at Au Cheval. Perfectly executed, friendly staff, great vibe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Super weird vibes.
It's a gentrified dive bar, but instead of making anything nicer inside (ripped vinyl booths, dirty floors, etc.), they just added too many speakers and raised the prices.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 3
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