Matchbox Bar

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

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Carmine Giso

Great cozy bar with handmade drinks. No food, but they allow you to order in from local restaurants.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Lauri Garest

A true gem of a bar, the likes you haven’t in since the early 2000s. Great atmosphere, great staff. Get the vodka pineapple gimlet you won’t regret it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony Mitidiero

Really sort of a shame. Used to come here 20 years ago and the folks were gritty and good times. Just stopped in and the place was dead excepting one sort of hipster guy wearing a purse and the servers seemed like just young Communists. Gone soft. I hope it's working out. My kind isn't really relevant around here anymore.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 2

Dustin Webster

Stopped in for the first time Saturday late afternoon after having Matchbox on a list of recommendations for a long time, and wow do I wish we had visited sooner. What a great first experience. The vibe was good--chill and friendly, drinks were excellent, and prices seemed fair. But what really made the place where the two excellent bartenders. I think it was Zach, and I forget the other guy's name (sorry), but they were awesome. They both knew their stuff and where super attentive and friendly. They kept the atmosphere feeling light and fun. Good bartenders make such a difference and these two were excellent. I'd highly recommend, and I'd go out of my way to stop in here again. Looking forward to the next visit.

Stephanie Blair - Thiel

After a concert at the Salt Shed, we were looking for a place to grab a drink within walking distance of our Airbnb, and The Matchbox did not disappoint. The drink selection was fantastic, and the atmosphere was welcoming, fun, and truly a whole vibe.

The bartenders were incredibly attentive and friendly—I wish I could remember our bartender’s name because they absolutely deserve the shoutout. We had such a great time, and if we’re ever in the area again, we’re 100% coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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.

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