So I went to West 55th on a Sunday night, right? I was expecting a calm, chill vibe maybe a beer, some soft background music, maybe someone crying over the Bears game. Instead, I walked into what felt like the season finale of a telenovela filmed in a garage with a jukebox.
The moment I sat down, Denise the bartender looked at me like she already knew I was about to make poor life choices. She slid me a drink before I even ordered, whispered “you look like you need hydration and chaos,” and I swear the glass started glowing like the Power Stone from Avengers.
By drink number two, someone in the corner was arguing with the jukebox because it kept skipping to “Sweet Caroline,” and Denise was behind the bar doing some kind of bartending yoga — one leg up, shaking a margarita like it owed her rent money.
Halfway through the night, a random dude tried to sell me a pool cue “blessed by Elvis,” and I don’t even play pool. Denise told him to take it outside before she “summoned the tequila gods,” which sounded like a joke until she actually lit a lime wedge on fire.
By 11 p.m., the crowd had turned into a family reunion even though none of us were related. Someone passed around mozzarella sticks like communion. I told Denise she was running the weirdest bar I’d ever been to, and she said, “That’s because West 55th isn’t a bar — it’s a lifestyle choice.”
Next thing I know, it’s closing time, the lights come on, and I’m somehow wearing a cowboy hat, holding a dart trophy, and humming “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Denise gives me a fist bump and says, “See you next Sunday, Pickle Man.”
10/10 would get spiritually confused by Denise again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Oscar Acosta
Great tequila and beer selection. It's a great bar to hang out and have some drinks. My only issue is they removed the Spanish music from the jukebox. All customers are customers, you can't discriminate.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Liliana Padilla
Cash only, drinks could be better. Music was great
Dj Man
Very friendly place. Beer is always nice and cold. Great drink selection. Very clean! Definitely a chilled place to visit. So I, Dj House, totally recommend giving this place a shot if you haven't yet. 👍🏼
Denise Sanchez
Great bar to chill and relax good drinks and games
Alejandro Sanchez
Honestly love this bar bc of the bartender Denise! She was the first person who really made me feel comfortable going into West. It is definitely a neighborhood bar and everyone is pretty well associated. She welcomed me right in and the vibes are great.
David Cantu
Came here a few times and wasn’t sure I would return because there’s always a crowd and only 1 bartender who seems overwhelmed. But this weekend I stopped in for St Pattys weekend and have to say I was really impressed by Denise! She handled the crowd with ease and was very nice and attentive. The vibe seems to be better so I would for sure return. Preferably when Denise works ;)
Charles McCracken
Nice place to have down the block
Eduardo Rodríguez
They def care about looks when to comes to This bar o walked in with cnn news and tested The bar tender asked questions I personally think the liquor license should be revoked but what do youbthink Chicago they acociafe with gang banters in the area
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
EM N
The only honest bartender here is Dave. The other bartenders switch up the prices depending on how packed the bar is. $8 for a high noon? Smh. I'll take my business elsewhere!
Honestly it’s a ok bar but Tuesday bartender is horrible There’s 5 people at the bar and she was too busy talking to the previous bartender to notice I was without a drink for 15 minutes
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Robert Fajardo
Great atmosphere, great people, patio with bags, nice decor, a hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C M
Who gave the prostiitute denise the bartending position ? ?
LR
My neighborhood bar so I know people... Always a good time, good laughs and hey... You'll be lucky enough to get a free shot. Love the outdoor patio with outdoor TVs for sports and a round of bags to beat your component for a drink. Fun place to gather with friends or meet new friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lizzeth Resendiz
My neighborhood bar so I know people... Always a good time, good laughs and hey... You'll be lucky enough to get a free shot. Love the outdoor patio with outdoor TVs for sports and a round of bags to beat your component for a drink. Fun place to gather with friends or meet new friends.
So I went to West 55th on a Sunday night, right? I was expecting a calm, chill vibe maybe a beer, some soft background music, maybe someone crying over the Bears game. Instead, I walked into what felt like the season finale of a telenovela filmed in a garage with a jukebox.
The moment I sat down, Denise the bartender looked at me like she already knew I was about to make poor life choices. She slid me a drink before I even ordered, whispered “you look like you need hydration and chaos,” and I swear the glass started glowing like the Power Stone from Avengers.
By drink number two, someone in the corner was arguing with the jukebox because it kept skipping to “Sweet Caroline,” and Denise was behind the bar doing some kind of bartending yoga — one leg up, shaking a margarita like it owed her rent money.
Halfway through the night, a random dude tried to sell me a pool cue “blessed by Elvis,” and I don’t even play pool. Denise told him to take it outside before she “summoned the tequila gods,” which sounded like a joke until she actually lit a lime wedge on fire.
By 11 p.m., the crowd had turned into a family reunion even though none of us were related. Someone passed around mozzarella sticks like communion. I told Denise she was running the weirdest bar I’d ever been to, and she said, “That’s because West 55th isn’t a bar — it’s a lifestyle choice.”
Next thing I know, it’s closing time, the lights come on, and I’m somehow wearing a cowboy hat, holding a dart trophy, and humming “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Denise gives me a fist bump and says, “See you next Sunday, Pickle Man.”
10/10 would get spiritually confused by Denise again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tequila and beer selection. It's a great bar to hang out and have some drinks. My only issue is they removed the Spanish music from the jukebox. All customers are customers, you can't discriminate.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cash only, drinks could be better. Music was great
Very friendly place. Beer is always nice and cold. Great drink selection. Very clean! Definitely a chilled place to visit. So I, Dj House, totally recommend giving this place a shot if you haven't yet. 👍🏼
Great bar to chill and relax good drinks and games
Honestly love this bar bc of the bartender
Denise! She was the first person who really made me feel comfortable going into West. It is definitely a neighborhood bar and everyone is pretty well associated. She welcomed me right in and the vibes are great.
Came here a few times and wasn’t sure I would return because there’s always a crowd and only 1 bartender who seems overwhelmed. But this weekend I stopped in for St Pattys weekend and have to say I was really impressed by Denise! She handled the crowd with ease and was very nice and attentive. The vibe seems to be better so I would for sure return. Preferably when Denise works ;)
Nice place to have down the block
They def care about looks when to comes to
This bar o walked in with cnn news and tested
The bar tender asked questions I personally think the liquor license should be revoked but what do youbthink Chicago they acociafe with gang banters in the area
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The only honest bartender here is Dave. The other bartenders switch up the prices depending on how packed the bar is. $8 for a high noon? Smh. I'll take my business elsewhere!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Honestly it’s a ok bar but Tuesday bartender is horrible
There’s 5 people at the bar and she was too busy talking to the previous bartender to notice I was without a drink for 15 minutes
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Great atmosphere, great people, patio with bags, nice decor, a hidden gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Who gave the prostiitute denise the bartending position ? ?
My neighborhood bar so I know people... Always a good time, good laughs and hey... You'll be lucky enough to get a free shot. Love the outdoor patio with outdoor TVs for sports and a round of bags to beat your component for a drink. Fun place to gather with friends or meet new friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
My neighborhood bar so I know people... Always a good time, good laughs and hey... You'll be lucky enough to get a free shot. Love the outdoor patio with outdoor TVs for sports and a round of bags to beat your component for a drink. Fun place to gather with friends or meet new friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
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