Second Story Bar

157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago
(312) 923-9536

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Juan Granja

Loved it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Koeck

Perfectly not upscale.

Nick Lunce

I’m drunk, off one drink my god I’ve never had a drink this strong. 5 starts good job boys! Do they have food? Bricked wall stubled ton train home! <3 well be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Martin

This place has a cool, old-school vibe and a good crowd. It seemed more diverse than your average gay bar 👍. What I wasn’t crazy about was it’s a small space and got a bit claustrophobic on a Saturday night. It was a bit more jostling through a crowd than I was in the mood for. So I don’t think I’d go back on a busy night, but it would probably make a good spot for happy hour.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

rashid karaa

Surprisingly fun bar on the second floor, small but fit everyone just fine. CASH ONLY, they do have an ATM downstairs. Had a great time, bartender did an excellent job with drinks, heavy pour and reasonably priced. Will put it on my list for future visits. It's a dive-ish vibe and there was some eye candy at times. It got busy and guys brought their female friends who are very welcomed by the staff. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 5

Jason Smith

I very much enjoyed this gay bar. Very intimate and had good music playing. Drinks are pretty affordable as well.

Charlotte

I’m a 27 year old teenager in Chicago, visiting from England. I felt lonely at times… then I found this incredible bar, now I don’t think I’ll ever be lonely ever again. I’ve made friends for life here. Massive thank you to Zach for enlightening me and the rest of the regulars for making feel safe and at home when I was the furthest from home I’ve been. I will truly cherish the memories I’ve made here for the rest of my life ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meagan Dees

Visiting from ATX and felt so welcomed and comfortable when we walked in. Cash only Gay bar. Zack was AMAZING and tbh was the main reason we came back every day! Cheap drinks, great vibes! Can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Payton Kent

Love this bar. Visiting from ATX and it really gave had the best vibes. Zack was the best & made the best drinks. Will come back anytime im in the city

Marshall Freeman

Cash only. Fun crowd. Just off Magnificent Mile.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ariel Balske

Small bar with speakeasy vibes. Very welcoming - but be sure to bring cash!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

corey 1

How are they never open ? Every time we come to town we try and check em out but aren’t open. Say they open at noon tried at 1 pm not open. It’s hit or miss I guess .

Austin H

This place is a good hole in the wall bar. Definitely gave speak easy vibes. It is cash only so be sure to stop at the ATM before. The door guy was so nice and inviting (Rafa)! The bartender (Jack) could have been friendlier. He was on his phone a lot… never really talked to me or other patrons. He also didn’t give me change on my $7 drink when I gave him a $10. Just assumed I’d tip him 30%. I work in the service industry, so it was just kind of weird. I’m an over tipper usually, but don’t just assume. Otherwise a great place and the patrons were very nice and welcoming.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Jaren Johnson

Too hard to find does the bar even exist???? I couldn’t find it anywhere on the 1st floor to get up to the 2nd floor

Benjamin Childers

great vibes and service, strong drinks, and reasonable prices - what more can you ask for!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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