Matchbox Bar

770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(312) 666-9292

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Fernanda Glenn

Loved the cocktails and the dim, cozy atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lily Jo

loved this bar and the overall vibes on a weekend night! they didn’t have any matchbooks tho which was CRAZY

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Caffrey

loved this place ,small but well worth a visit , they also have waited service for tables in the back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carter Mattig

Great drinks, reasonable. Hole in the wall in the best sense of the word. Never go wrong taking a date there!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Rocky Alicea

I've made countless memories over black gimlets (either standing or sitting) - bartenders are well versed in their craft. Love it there !!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ryan Black

If you love dogs go to this bar! I had just lost mine so Nadia put me on the corner next to a bowl of treats... Couldn't have been thirty seconds later three pomeranians are sitting at the door. That continued thru out the night. Needless to say I didn't leave, and my soul was restored that night. Cant wait to see Nadia again!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kelly Wen

Great service and good drinks!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Collin Abeln

Jake is the best. We had an amazing time and he took great care of us at Matchbox

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jack Taylor

Super cool place with great cocktails. Get a gimlet with a powder sugar rum, delicious 😋 the place stands true to its name, not much bigger than a matchbox.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

David Schroeders

Fun place and friendly bartenders.

Cole G.

Nothing special. $49 before tip for 2 cocktails and an IPA is pretty mind blowing for a place that isn’t on a rooftop downtown. And to top it off they don’t even have matchboxes…
Outdoor area is nice.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 3

Easton Joyce

Best margarita I’ve had in a long time!!!! Frothy, made with fresh ingredients and so good. Servers are so friendly and accommodating. Would attach a picture of my perfect marg, but I drank it too quickly!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Kay McLaughlin

Visiting town for a wedding and was looking for good cocktails, found this bar on Google Maps and it did NOT disappoint! I really liked the lowkey vibe and eclectic music selection. I ordered a pisco sour, then another pisco sour because it was so tasty! And very reasonably priced. The staff is really personable, too. Would definitely return next time I'm in Chicago!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Monica M.

Came here for a nightcap. Loved the vibe in there, everyone seemed to be ya ing a good time. They have a great variety of cocktails 🍹- we had their boulebardier and I personally wanted something that was not sweet and asked for a Tequila Martini 🍸 and it did not disappoint. I asked for “La Gritona” Tequila and it was dirty and perfect 👌

The place is narrow but nothing uncomfortable - a place I will keep tagged on my maps in case I’m ever o. This side of town again.

Parking 🅿️ was a hit difficult but manageable.
Restroom were clean and we had great customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Michael Conrardy

Good vibes. Good drinks. Good times at this splendid establishment. You best stop by…

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