50 Best Bars near Forest View

“Cold beer and great service.“

“It's a Great Place to eat, Drink welcoming Vibe . definitely Worth checking out“

“Highly recommended for first dates, or just going with a group of friends. Been here twice, and everyone there is super friendly, definitely a place to have a lot of laughs and make great memories. 10/10 🙌🏼“

“This is a great local bar, but what’s awesome is the food that comes out of this place. I came here in the last month at three different times and there was a different menu of food each time. Which feels like it would be complicated, but it wasn’t. Because every single item was phenomenal. I had the most incredible chicken sandwich this last Monday and then I came back Wednesday thinking I was getting a sandwich and got the most flavorful Filipino tacos with garlic rice and beans and the first time I came here they had SMASH JIBARITOS, a delicious Puerto Rican concept. So no matter when you go there’s gonna be some good food.“

“Enjoyed my first Hot Toddy here!!“

“A great place to have a party, the ambience is great and I will be back here again next time, the drinks and food are delicious too!“

“Thank you for hosting Open Mic night. Wonderful experience. We’ll be back.“

“Loved everything about Osito's! Bartender was fun an mixed us a couple of his special recipes -- outstanding. The atmosphere was relaxed but vibrant. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the yucca fries and whitefish ceviche. Can't wait to go back!“

“Posto 31 is arguably the best restaurant and ambiance in the La Grange/La Grange park area. The food is consistently high quality at a fair price point. Portion sizes are great and the drinks are delicious.“

“The interactive coin op playground of the Chciago arcade / bar scene. Priced for a cash night out- cc welcome and there is an atm. Street parking is easy but ya know how that is- taking CTA or Rideshare to Logan Square is simple. Order bites and shareable from Fry Like An Eagle next door and they deliver! Say hey to Dr. Z and be kind to the staff they are great humans there to make sure you have fun!“

“Liar’s Club has some of my favorite bands on the regular, so I find myself there a lot. My band has played there too, and it’s a great experience - the room sounds good, with a solid PA system. Gary and the rest of the staff are awesome - the polar opposite of the snooty, hipper-than-thou attitude you get at some rock & roll joints. Drink prices are cheap, and parking is always pretty easy. The clientele is consistently asshole-free. Can’t think of anything bad to say about Liar’s.“

“Totally love Guthries Tavern! 🏠 Grabbed a Half Acre Daisy Cutter and a Vander Mill cider, plus shared pretzels and mozzarella sticks with friends. Cozy, laid‑back spot with a wall of board games (classic and quirky), friendly bartenders, and zero pretense. Perfect after a Wrigley game or just to chill on a Tuesday night. Neighborhood gem!“

“Смачно. Весело. Приємний персонал. Гарна музика👍🥂🤘🤙👍“

“A wonderful spot to sit down and have a drink and apps. The bartender Carli was very kind a gave great suggestions which made the experience that much better. Matt was very personable, talking to me about music and my visit to Chicago, great vibes all around. I’m from the south and I wish we had oysters half as good as the pickled oysters on the menu. Hats off to Queen Mary’s“

“Free hot dogs at midnight. Cool vibe“

“Great music by Ivan Singh!“

“Amazing experience hosting a private party here! Mary and Allison were so helpful, kind, and attentive. The bartender was also so great and remembered names and orders! This place has great prices and a great vibe. If I ever need to host another party I will certainly be back to do it here!“

“This place is a real gem not to be missed. It’s unpretentious, with approachable knowledgeable staff. The prices are unbeatable and they always have some fun or funky wines to try. I love the monthly deep read nights, the atmosphere and music is always well curated. I just hope to get into one of their classes, but they sell out quick!“

“Great vibe! Happened upon it while in Chicago - highly recommend!“

“BEST Cubano sandwich I’ve ever had in a longgg time! Always love their mahi mahi tacos and Italian beef egg rolls too.“

“A fun, energetic, atmosphere, and wonderful staff! Always a party!“

“if there was ever a better Watering Hole In chicago. This Is It, hands down. Chris and his staff are superior at every aspect of being a classy drinking establishment. I recommend it highly, and Shop local all you lovely Neighbors.“

“My first time here (new to Chicago) saw High on Fire and Negative Approach. Sounded great! Great staff, great room for music, hope to return many many more times!“

“My friends and I were able to make a reservation for 12 people here one night. The wine and food are amazing. They were also accommodating for different checks!“

“I live across the street and go here often; I have never had a bad experience. From the wine shop , to the grab and go coffee & pastries, Nettare never disappoints. But, the star of the show is dinner. It is a rotating menu, and all of them have been delicious.
You need to go here!“

“Awesome Chicago Dogs and atmosphere! Great waitress and warm, cozy and fun atmosphere!“

“One of our favorite places to eat when we’re in Chicago. Love the atmosphere, food and cocktails. Will be back soon.“

“It’s the orbit room with “hipster”. Still a great jaunt. Anyone who makes a whiskey sour with egg white is good in my book.“

“Great outdoor spot, great drinks...fun!“

“We rolled in as some sleeveless thirsty travelers late night on a Thursday. We were bathed in nonchalant hospitality. The quality of a bar can stand on the legs of a Strong menu but it’s only excellent when you have exceptional staff. The Scofflaw has the sauce“

“I feel bad taking off a star bc i don't know if i can say this is the establishment's fault, but, it's got great drinks, amazing prices, and great music...

But for a place with such affordable drinks and funky music, the vibe is VERY snooty hipster. NOBODY dances or even nods along to the music. I know it's not exactly a nightclub, but there's extremely danceable music and plenty of floorspace, and any time me or my friends would get up to dance a bit, the completely immobile crowd would drain all of the joy. In this sense it's honestly one of the more depressing spots in Chicago.

But if you want to get great drinks at a great price and want to stand still in a too-cool-for-school hipster crowd while listening to good music, it's the place for you.“

“We had the most magical evening at After. The food was beyond amazing and the service was top notch. We are still talking about our memorable dinner.“

“Friendly staff, great place to be and the chips and salsa are so good!!!!“

“Beyond dope. UNPLUGGED LIVE 🎙🔴 #dripPremium“

“Dope. Needed 25 characters for Facebook to post the review. Also the bartender was a super nice guy.“

“I recently hosted a corporate event here, and it was fantastic! Great activity for those that want to learn shuffleboard or just sit and enjoy the atmosphere. The food truck (Bumbu Roux) was incredible, and the event planner (Taylor) was super thorough, helpful and responsive. I cannot recommend more!“

“A great place to meet friends and see Drag Queens every other month“

“Will was our server and what a gem he was! Amazing recommendations! The Buffalo wings are some of the best I've ever had. Greek salad was shockingly delicious, especially for a pizza parlor. Garlic tater tots should not be skipped! Pizza was really good. I'll be back!“

“Dance vibes and good food.. recommend the fish tacos“

“It is what is is!! Have fun and enjoy! Everything is amazing!! Servers are great! Tip them well!!“

“A nice burger and they have $4 old styles so it’s a win in my book.

Burger was good, had charred onions and aioli, they make all their sauces in house.

Only complaint is they don’t have ketchup, could be an easy fix, they also didn’t have French fries but served the burger with something else, some kind of green pepper that was tough whose name I’m forgegginv but that wasn’t very good. Fries and ketchup would go a long way but fantastic burger.“

“The Inkwell is a vibe. I would recommend it for date night cocktails.

The service is good, drinks are good, and it is very low key!

What we had:
- Grilled cheese (absolutely no, it needs work)
- Rosa Infernal
- Mezcal Special (Bartenders choice)
- Kick Push (Strong, very fall)“

“This place is such a gem. So much creativity, and care goes into each cocktail. The bartenders are friendly and go into great detail explaining the drinks and process to make them. As a bartender myself, it’s so inspirational going to bars like this. Worth every penny!“

“So much fun, love replay“

“The best all around ! Staff, food, drinks!“

“Good musical acts, good drinks.“

“Went there first time for open mic on Thursday night ! It was nice seeing all the artist playing songs by signing your name ! Had 21 performances lined up! The bar is quite friendly and chance to meet artists! I also joined the gang and end up playing few songs from nirvana!

Anyone looking for authentic music must visit there for creativity“

“I just walked out of the door and am so glad that God sent us there. We tried 3 places prior to walking in CheSa’s doors which was a definite blessing. We had the catfish skillet, bourbon peach cobbler franchise toast, chicken sausage and scrabbles eggs w/cheese washed down with a breakfast martini. Absolutely delicious and with the owner/chef being very warm w/great hospitality. We’re definitely going back.“

“Only thing I would have loved was a portable magnifying mirror to use at the desk“

“They super Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!“