The Black Lion

2434 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(773) 543-5658

Recent Reviews

Erik Norwood

When I visited, it wasn't too busy. I prefer it that way, I was able to appreciate a more subdued atmosphere. Bartender couldn't make a martitni (?) which was fine, but a little strange

jeff smith

Cool crowd. Dj was decent. Like it. Was a good time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Sabrina Ramirez

Vibe was good at the bar Friday night - DJ killed it, crowd was into it. But the drinks were a let down.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Shann G

Free entrance. Bomb music and dj. Cool bartenders. It always a good time to shake dance to a variety of music in a laid back

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Shannel Guerra

Free entrance. Bomb music and dj. Cool bartenders. It always a good time to shake dance to a variety of music in a laid back

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Millie TV

I like this place, i like that it’s upstairs. however dj is too far out that the other does not get the same

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Dilly Danga

Came in for an after hour spot vibe and had a great time with a friends. A little tight in some spots but the bar but I was able to get service within 5 minutes at a crowded bar section. Bar tender was cool and service was

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Jennifer Rodriguez

Decent place to hang out with friends and have some drinks. Prices are fair they have a balcony to view outside! Place is small, so beware it can get busy during weekend nights. I'm surprised that they didn't have a dance floor area.

Edwin Perez

Always a good time.

Alondra Colunga

Always a great experience every time I go. Music and drinks are always good. And bouncers are pretty nice. :)

Nina C.

The best time in Chicago! DJ sabado was spinning & we met all our friends here, the vibe was intimate and the space was set up perfectly. The ambiance was classy, with plants and foliage and lots of wood finish everywhere. We got there around 1030 & had no issues getting tables which are first come first serve, but the music had us mostly standing and dancing anyway! It did get full though near 12.I had the Milagro (margarita) and it was incredible. 3 was all i needed for the entire night to keep the vibe going, they weren't too sweet or too strong, just right. The music kept changing and gave a little bit of everything which was exactly what the crowd wanted. Hip hop, reggaeton & Latin trap, r&b etc. & People weren't afraid to dance, strangers were hyping each other up, the whole place even danced together when well-known songs came on.The bathrooms were relatively clean (for a bar) and the lines for them never got too long. We didn't have to wait outside in the cold to get in and finding street parking wasn't mission impossible. And to top it all off, it's right next door to a Taco Bell to feed your munchies when you leave after a night of drinking Love this place, will be back 1000%We had the most amazing time

Zach C.

DJ Sabado and MVRK MAJOR are siiiickkkk!! Drinks on point. Bartenders are the best. Vibes bro

Justine C.

Fun bar to listen to hip hop and raggaeton - all of my favorites! The place had no cover when I went on a Friday night and I arrived around 11pm when there was no wait to come in. It is quite hot with minimal ventilation towards the back half of the bar, but it is nice having the balcony open near the DJ booth. Drinks and shots were all on point and would definitely come back to visit for some more good vibes.

Citlalli Marin

Horrible girl bartender!!!I went Saturday night for a simple drink which cost $18 and taste like lemonade! Then when we tried to check out she was sliding cards that were not ours 2 times charging another person double for our drinks! Then tried to slide our cards two times claiming the owner closed her tabs ! Lies ! I told her if she can stop swiping my card because it was going to freeze and guess what it did !! She did not know what she was doing !! Over charging 3 different cards all for 2 simple drinks !!! And she had the worst attitude! Use to be a good spot ! NEVER again I or my friends will go

Ndidi B.

This place has an incredible atmosphere. And it was jam packed. Prices were high, to be expected. They lose a star bc it is nearly impossible to get into this place, considering the fact that everyone seems to crowd right at the door. Even though there seems to be plenty of space to spread out

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