Marty's
1511 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago
(773) 944-0082
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Great vibes and the bartenders are always lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg this place is so chaotic and fun and the martinis are outstanding!!! We got super lucky and it didn’t take long at all for us to get a four top but it is BUSY so definitely plan to stand. It’s also loud but for some reason that adds to the charm here. I live in Logan but will absolutely be making the trek back up north to experience this perfect Chicago bar again soon!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
nothing meh about this place, the interior is cozy and the fireplace with club chairs is a nice touch. I had a great time with my friends, the martinis were delicious like the previous Marty's. Ill be returning. The christimas decorations were over the top great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot with a fun, youthful energy. Love seeing the straights and the gays coexisting peacefully over martinis 🤝🍸 The bartenders have always been super friendly in my experience, which makes the whole place feel even better.
Only tiny gripe: it’s a tighttt space, so navigating a full martini or snagging a table on busy nights can feel like an Olympic sport. But once that patio opens for warmer weather? Game over.
Welcome back, Marty’s 💖
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is absolutely magnificent!! Not big so come early if you want a seat but the ambiance, the decor, the drinks, the staff—all incredible. Could not recommend enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Strong drinks, good company
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Whoa.
I might not have had enough food prior to showing up, but the two martinis were delicious and very much contributed to a lovely night of conversation and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Please don't go to this bar. Staff was rude and extremely unprofessional
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So happy they've finally re-opened!!! The new space is fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
I really wanted to love the new location as much as the previous one. Unfortunately, the martinis just don’t taste the same. Since it was packed and busy, the bartender skipped the crème on the funky monkey and didn’t rim the glass for the French 75, which made a noticeable difference. I’ll give it another try, maybe during a less busy time.
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The new Marty’s location and space does not disappoint. They took longer than anyone expected to open the new location, but for good reason. The new space is a amazing, warm, cozy, the holiday decorations are probably the best in the neighborhood! There are more tables, and cozy corners to sit in and enjoy your martinis. They kept the various size options as the prior location had with the same Marty Classics. Well done 2Bears to maintaining the Marty’s charm and atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing new location! Great drinks, staff, and crazy cozy atmosphere. (Get the Dirty Bird if you want olive and blue cheese overload!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great bar especially for Martinis.
Lively atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Waited in line for a disappointing experience What I got from the first bartender and then from the next wasn’t the same drink. Paying that much for a martini should at least be consistent I love a good martini and happy to pay for it. I don’t love an overpriced bad experience by un professional poorly trained staff
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
More like Marty’s MEH Martini Bar. Honest review- cozy setting, lousy martinis. I love a good classic martini and I had to return both my martini and my date’s French 75. Both were undrinkable. Worst martini experience I’ve had. Honestly. It’s a cute spot. Beautifully decorated. It’s a Paris inspired decor but the music was weird and didn’t fit the vibe. Marty’s looks like it should deliver and it’s a huge no for me. If you like a good martini, like me, youI’ll be disappointed. A glass of wine or a simple pour of something right out of the bottle is more the way to go here. Meh is the best I can do for here. I would not recommend this. There are way too many places that are better for your money and your experience. P.S. a nice looking bar that serves low end/bottom shelf alcohol.
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