50 Best Bars near Hometown

“If you're looking for the feeling of a small town bar, amidst the chaos of city bars and nightclubs, this is it. Between the bartenders being friendly and welcoming, the familiar music and/or tv, and the patrons, you should feel right at home.“

“Everything about this gem is amazing. The food was delicious. They had a great selection of drinks and cocktails to choose from. If you catch Santana who is a bartender there, he’s super friendly and knowledgeable- as is the whole staff. Modelo on Tap is also just an awesome homage to have for the community.“

“.great experience always.“

“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!“

“I am so glad this spot has opened up in the South Loop! I was there once for charcuterie and drinks, and once for a tasty coffee and scone to go - both experiences were excellent!“

“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.“

“Bernice's is the best of Real Chicago! Love this place in Bridgeport!“

“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!“

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

“Great food, nice place I really enjoy the night“

“Nice bar & open late! Had a bad day with a missed connecting flight. Hotel bars charge out the wazoo so went here instead. Felt welcome and cared for by the bar tender (Emily?) great deal and good ambiance. Would return if I’m ever back!“

“Love this place❤️so welcoming great drinks,great prices, the environment is so awesome everyone is sooooo nice. They also have banda days which are so much fun. And you guys have to come visit Liz she makes the best drinks hands down. Definitely recommend this bar.“

“Teresa was outstanding great atmosphere“

“I’m been coming to Half Sour for 2.5 years now. The food has never disappointed. They have NEW specials that rotate every 2-3 weeks (sometimes each week) and it’s always nice coming and trying something new because their cooks are great. The people are great, including one of the owners… Jessie. Gracie is always nice and candid, love it! They have random comedy shows and different activities going on and the ambience is always nice - music is cultured - they switch between genres and vibes. Genuinely a great place to live close to! And no wait time usually - you just seat yourself wherever. Fun fact I had my first date ever with my boyfriend here and we still come years later. Try it out.

Update: 10 minutes after making this post (while at Half Sour), Jessie sent me home with a sweet treat.“

“Great bar with cool atmosphere and drinks. Dark Shadows was playing on the tv. The Electric Funeral cocktail is very tropical but I can’t wait to have the drink in the viper snake glass. Not sure but I think you can buy the glass. Bridgeport favorite Old Style and Malort has its own electric sign. It’s small and gets very crowded on the weekends but Thursday night was very chill so this will be my go to after eating at the Ramova during the week.“

“We loved the place & the food. Wish I had felt like a drink😊Welcoming!“

“Don't go looking for frills because they ain't there! Cash only, excellent neighborhood bar!! Cheap beer, great service, and friendly people. Get a parking pass to boot then walk up to the game! I've been going for 20 years and it never fails to disappoint me.!! LOVE IT!!!!!“

“Wonderful staff and friendly“

“We had an amazing Brunch on Saturday celebrating my sisters birthday! Keri was our waitress and one of the excellent performers! The show was amazing and we had so much fun! Every performer is Spectacular and brings so much energy to the room. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended“

“Great place food good and good drink for cheap prices. Erin is a great guy and makes everyone feel welcome he cooks good food and makes great drinks“

“From the Minnesota area. I work in Chicago area for last 2.5 years and just heard of this place. Glad I stopped by. The pie was ridiculously delicious and Mile the bartender was a way cool bartender! I love this place highly recommend!“

“Best restaurant in Chicago ! ❤️“

“By far the best bar when it comes to service, they are very attentive and always greet you with a smile! The bartenders are lovely and definitely help create a fun and positive atmosphere🩷 Highly recommend!“

“Amazing staff! Small hidden gem. Atmosphere is amazing and the drinks are phenomenal. They have specials every day of the week. Amazing ?“

“Patrick is a great leader in his team. he surrounds himself with customer-orientated bartenders. I highly recommend this establishment for not just the drinks but the service.“

“good place to hang out we had a good time dancing and the atmosphere was good, friendly people“

“I was in room 208 with Lourdes and she was great“

“Went it for a loaded Bloody Mary. It was great. The people seemed really friendly (employees and customers)
The bathroom needs to be gutted. It’s terrible. I got water all over my self from something leaking. Looks like they have put 30 coats of paint over everything. It’s falling apart in there! The lighting in the bar was terrible. It literally feels like I’m in a dark basement. I would love to see this place get an over haul because it was great potential with the nice staff and great customers. Very very very welcoming!!“

“My Favorite neighborhood bar ❤️“

“I went to this bar to watch Blackhawks games saw them win Stanley Cups 2010 and 2013, drinks were very good, the owner was nice, the people were nice, always had good times.“

“Bocce league is fantastic!“

“Best tacos. Awesome staff. Go there.“

“One of the best wine shops that I know. The staff is very knowledgeable and they hand pick bottles from around the world. You can also have wine and cheese at their bar. A real gem for all the craft beer and wine connoisseurs!!!“

“Yo! Angel i hope you are still here with us,
I'm your bouncer from the little brown jug.
Im Tank. The big guy.
Well, i got married to the most wonderful woman. She's my best friend and my soulmate.
We've been married for 20 years. Untill last year May 31st 2024 my beautiful wife passed away from stage 4 lung cancer.. actually the hospital murdered my wife.
Before i got married i had a son. Also murdered.. by his mother. Angelita Miramontez.
She never got charged with anything.. because she hid and lied.. but now you and the world knows the horror of my life.
I hope you aren't dealing with this type of situation.
Miss you Lady.“

“A stellar room for live music and vibes, Friendly Tap is part of the Friendly Music Community that includes Friendly Coffee Lounge for all-day coffee and free wifi, Friendly Community Room for arts and mindfulness, Friendly School of Folk Music upstairs for group and private lessons, and AirBnB apartments with superb charm and comfort.“

“Very clean bar. Italian beef sandwich and Sicilian pizza was delicious. Bar staff seems to be very friendly. There is quite a lack of parking at this facility. There was only three people in the bar. Went on a Monday before 4th of July 2024.

I did hear they have karaoke on the weekend so hopefully I'll be able to check that out very soon.

If you have an opportunity I would definitely check out Cuzin's.“

“Their food is great and is just an awesome spot with a lot of charm and friendly faces.“

“Fellow bartender here and the vibes are EVERYTHING!!!!!“

“The Food, the service and the atmosphere…Friday and Saturday, this is where it’s at!!!“

“Had the Marley with chicken instead of a burger with provolone and the Korean bbq sauce and oh man…. So good; I can’t wait to try more things out! Pretty chill atmosphere too, looking forward to checking out the patio in the warmer weather. Highly recommended and I’ll be going back and back and back again.“

“Great spot for live music.“

“It was my 1st time there. I was there on Saturday, August 12th 2023 from 9pm to 1am.Bartender was very nice, Tony the karaoke DJ was awesome, nice atmosphereand people. Reasonably priced drinks and food was good. I recommend the chicken strips

Parking: Parking lot is a little small, but if you get there early enough you'll have no trouble finding Parking“

“Darts tournaments every Tuesday night at 7pm!“

“Great Bar! Fun Owner is Friendly... Reminds me of Temple Bar in Dublin.. College Town“

“Always a great good time!“

“A nightclub in the middle of Harvey. And...it...was....bumpin!!!! On a Thursday!!! Just wow!!! The bar inside is fairly small but well appointed. Since it s summer? They had 3 huge tents...and a great sou d system. It was not only loud? But clear. You could hear the music clearly and the lyrics were clearly discernable from several blocks out. Wow Smittys!!! You are winning!!!
The security was also excellent. With the sidewalks all blocked off......with horses and tape and rope. Done well. Bumpin in Harvey!!! If u want a black owned nightclub? With great music? Atmosphere? Vibe? With young AND grown people? You ve found it!!!!
I only gave the food the rating I did because I didn't have any. When I do? I ll add to the review.
But? DO GO!!!! On Thursdays!!! You ll b happy you did!!!!“

“Ziggy and Ewa are awesome!“

“Best bar in the neighborhood.“

“The bar tender on Sunday mornings is amazing and he is very handsome and charming“

“Such a fun place to go to great prices and great people always a good time“