50 Best Bars near Park Ridge

“We had an enjoyable dinner celebrating my birthday. Great food, good drinks, exceptional service…“

“Best Mexican food around. Staff is awesome and the food is terrific.“

“Everything is amazing!! The staff, The service, the food and the Margs! We have not had a bad meal or drink! Very professional and they treat you like family. We love this place! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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“

“These guys accommodated my large group of 20 last minute as we could not extend the reservation we had at another private room karaoke. We did have some waiting involved while they cleaned the room but they have a nice bar menu. The room was really well cleaned and really spacious with leather booths and a large screen.

To use YouTube, they have to cast from a phone connected to their wifi (just tell your attendant to do this). You will also need to use Google translate via camera to read the large remote to control the TV volume and potentially an echo that seemed to occur with one of the microphones. It took my group a minute to figure this out but otherwise really fun place!“

“Just discovered a new cocktail bar in the Logan Square/Avondale area. It’s cozy, rustic, and has super welcoming vibe. The cocktails are unique and creative; great quality without the crazy price tag. I heard they have DJs on weekends too.
Pro tip: Don’t miss the famous tamales from Claudio, the Tamale Guy. 6 pieces for $12 is a steal.“

“Fabulous addition to the neighborhood! A great spot to have a glass solo, meet up with friends, take a class, or bring a bottle home. They were super accommodating when I brought in a group of girlfriends, seating us at the back table with very attentive service. Very reasonable prices, too.“

“This is one of my favorite bars in the city. I love that it's nearby my neighborhood, it's a lovely addition to the area. The food is delicious, I recommend the dill pickle pasta salad and the burger. The cocktail menu changes seasonally I think, so there's always something new to try. Cocktails are always nicely balanced and tasty. The staff is so friendly and I love the atmosphere. Busy on the weekends but weeknights are a bit quieter. Visit immediately.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Food gets 5 stars for presentation, for sure. Unfortunately, the actual food had very mid flavor. Salsa was served with everything so you're likely expected to derive flavor from that. The only challenge there is that it was all hot.
5 star service and atmosphere!
Reasonable prices with ample offerings.“

“Burger is literally the best burger I’ve ever had and it is consistently top tier.. a shame their previous chef ruined the reputation here but the current staff seem to care about the menu and continue to deliver excellence. Love that this is in Avondale, happy hour specials are a solid deal.“

“Beyond dope. UNPLUGGED LIVE 🎙🔴 #dripPremium“

“We stopped in for brunch on the recommendation of our son, who said he’d heard good things about the Wolfhound. He was right! Great food and atmosphere and the owner is a great guy!“

“We had a memorial lunch at the Jolly Inn this past Friday and it was beyond amazing. Couldn't have asked for more. Maria the server was absolutely delightful and so professional. She made sure we had everything we needed. Everyone in the group raved about how great she was. Thank You so much Maria. The food was fabulous. No one went away hungry for sure. So much variety and everything was fresh, hot and very flavorful. The little room we were in was just perfect for our size group and the ambiance was wonderful. We felt like we were special and it made a day of mourning for us a little easier. Thank You so much for all you did to make the luncheon something that people didn't want to leave.“

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

“Absolutely incredible! From the moment the food hit the table, everything looked fresh and packed with flavor. The burrito was stuffed with perfectly seasoned meat, fresh pico de gallo, beans, rice, and all the right toppings—every bite was delicious. The chips were warm, crispy, and paired perfectly with the creamy queso, fresh salsa, and homemade guacamole. You can tell everything is made with quality ingredients.

And the margarita? Easily one of the best I’ve had! Perfectly chilled, refreshing, with just the right balance of citrus and tequila—not too sweet and incredibly smooth. It was the perfect complement to the meal.

Great food, amazing drinks, generous portions, and a fun atmosphere. If you’re craving authentic Mexican food and an outstanding margarita, this place is definitely worth the visit. I’ll absolutely be coming back!“

“This spot is so special! Was so happy when it opened and it just keeps getting better! The patio rocks 🤩 service has always been top knotch and drinks are delicious! Come check this place out now cause it will fill your cup in more ways than one!“

“Awesome retro bowling ally with awesome drinks and great staff.“

“They super Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!“

“My husband and I are visiting from Arizona and were meeting some friends in The Glen. We planned on going to The Yardhouse, but thought it was too noisy. Saw the reviews for The Oak and we were so glad we did. The burger I had was the best burger I have ever had, our friend felt the same. My husband and our other friend had the rueben, they loved them also. We left the restaurant and we were going to take individual pics, then this really nice guy offered to take a picture of all of us. He was so very nice. Guess what, he was the owner. We will definitely be back on our next visit here and our friends will be back sooner. Great food!!!!“

“06/03/26: Great end to our evening! Amazing live jazz venue! We listen to experimental Jazz Fusion artists. It was amazing! No cover charge when I was there but they do card everyone. Great drinks at the bar. I did not see where they served food.“

“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!“

“Wow. I had the soup/stew. It was great. Don't miss the garden. Koi pond. Lester the owner has stories. This is where waiters and waitresses go.“

“Free hot dogs at midnight. Cool vibe“

“Paddy's truly offers the best bar food around, and the atmosphere is second to none. A big shoutout to Jen, Amy, and Amy Lynn, whose friendly service always makes you feel right at home and appreciated!“

“la mejor comida mexicana y hondureña.“

“The penultimate neighborhood bar with plenty of characters, shenanigans, and fun! It's our "Just One More" place. Bikers, Rock Stars, and Divas will feel right at home. Live music most weekends, outdoors in the summer in a large parking lot. Everybody who knows, goes there. John & Sparklyn are good people!“

“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.“

“A pleasant neighborhood brewery, bar, and restaurant. We generally order burgers or fish and chips, and enjoy a local beer with our meal. We ordered soft pretzels for our ap, which came with two amazingly good dpping sauces - yum!
Great casual spot.“

“Zach the door man and his Manager were absolutely amazing. They gave us seats so appreciated. We had an amazing time we absolutely loved it. We will be back for another girls night out. Zach bought my Mom a shot for her birthday and that was awesome. We laughed so hard. Some of the girls 1st time, they had a blast. Such a great atmosphere and so much funny, blast. Thank you for a wonderful TIME...“

“YASSSSSSS! Perfect cocktails, delicious! 🍸amazing service!“

“the wings were so good absolutely delicious food and nice staff , good for hangouts and good beer“

“Looking forward to visiting again 😊😊“

“Best bar in the city. Friendly. Good beer.“

“We hosted my husband’s 50th birthday last weekend there and I can’t say enough good things!!! From start to finish an incredible experience and so much fun! I plan events for a living and working with Ma O’Briens was the easiest, most helpful and amazing experience.“

“This was my first time using 99 Haus Balloons for my daughter's 2nd birthday party and they went above and beyond!! Absolutely worth every penny and will be a repeat customer for all my balloon needs! Fabulous service, the product looked amazing and my daughter was in love with the balloons. Everything I could have asked for! So easy to pick up and ready on time. Thank for you such a job well done!! Highly recommend!“

“Found this gem by accident while waiting around, and I’m so glad I did. The hospitality was incredible. It’s the ultimate local spot with a welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to the kind bartender and all the guests who made me feel at home.
​P.S. Sorry again to Aneta, the bartender!“

“I went to eat at mucho gusto yesterday with my girl friends after a very much anticipated visit and it did not disappoint! They were not as busy as usual which was something I was not expecting given their lively atmosphere and the World Cup going on. Regardless, I had the best time with my friends and the food was good. I had the enchiladas de mole, so tasty. I would return just for that dish. I also had the passion fruit and mangoneada margarita, they’re half off on Mondays! I also forgot to mention they have parking in the back of the restaurant. Our experience was great overall because of our server Nayeli. She was so kind and cracked jokes with us, definitely made our first experience with mucho gusto yesterday a 10/10. Thank you to Nayeli, the bartender, and cooks. Bless you all ♡.“

“everyone there is like family“

“LOVED this place. When we went, it wasn’t busy, so it was very chill and we got our food pretty quickly. The food itself was amazing and the pork belly in the ramen was so tender. Will definitely be bringing my friends here when I have the chance!“

“Modern Italian Restaurant with great service and food.“

“get a huckleberry vodka soda!“

“Chill and good vibes All night“

“It's a relatively decent place to have a cold beer or a cocktail.
I'd say the best thing about this place is they're awesome patio. Some nights their DJs are great some are just okay. If you can get a booth, hold onto it during busy hours because this place gets packed fast. If you're in Logan, it's worth stopping in for a pint or two.“

“I love this place ..🌺.. such a nice bar , nice people, just a fun environment. Good people“

“was here with cousin, had good time, bartender Paula was best, offered menus & prompt service. the cheeseburger 🍔 is HEAVEN! 😓 HA.“

“Favorite bar in Avondale!!“

“We’ve always had a blast there. murray is the best. However the new sat night Karaoke host is absolutely wretched. She was rude, snotty and acted like everyone was annoying her. We were afraid to request songs. Big bummer because that has always been our go to spot. Missing Clyde for sure!!!“