The bartender was very rude, and the service was very slow. The pull tabs machine was broken, and we politely suggested they add a sign, they said, “no one else has complained except for you so we won’t do that,” then one of the staff threatened to “hit the old lady,” (one of the moms in our group who is not old). Would not recommend, there’s plenty of other great places to visit!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Anna Price
We stopped at Vreeke’s on a whim. Started off great, bartender/atmosphere was friendly and inviting. However, we put $20 dollars in the pull tab machine to find out that one of the rows wasn't working. We told the bartender so hopefully others wouldn't make our same mistake and she informed us that we should have known because the one button for that row wasn’t lighting up. She proceeded to tell us it wasn't her problem and she wasn’t going to hang a sign up to let others know because she didn’t want people to think it wasn’t working (so they could still play the other 3 rows) which is literally scamming people out of money.She then proceeded to threaten “to punch the old lady in the face” (one of our group members) and locked us out of the bar.I genuinely feel like this is a very poor reflection of what could have been a great place to hang out, but dishonesty and disrespect will always be a no for me.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Hannah Hobson
Will not be returning as we were threatened to leave and locked out of the building once we did after suggesting they add a sign saying their pull tabs machine is broken. If you want a friendly atmosphere and a fun vibe, go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Nicholas R. Nigrelli (Nitro)
Some things never change Vreeke's tavern has been staple on Michigan ave for decades. Even though the bar has changed hands one aspect has not it's still attracts younger crowd. Never aging as so it appears I remember the original proprietor. My guess is she wanted it to be that way.
jackie scheidt
This is a beautiful, quaint, charming little bar but that's about the only nice thing about this place. Our sodas didn't even have ice in them. We had to ask for straws and the soda was flat. The kareoke dj was too busy having a social hour to be a dj. What a sad waste of beautiful space with so much potential. I likely won't return.
Becci “Richie” Lyon
Very sad they got rid of karaoke. Used to go here all the time. Nice place though.
Paulo Melo
When’s to vreeks last night with a couple friends, awesome service from the bartender, pool table an cues where good an to top it off it was happy hour , highly recommended for a great night out with friends
Richie Lyon
Very sad they got rid of karaoke. Used to go here all the time. Nice place though.
Rochelle Drews
A small cramped bar that always seems to attract a lot of attention with frequent bar fights that spill out to the streets. If you are looking for some drama this is the place to go.
Al Holzheimer
Great times as always. Thank you Jess and Laura for always a fantastic Monday.
The bartender was very rude, and the service was very slow. The pull tabs machine was broken, and we politely suggested they add a sign, they said, “no one else has complained except for you so we won’t do that,” then one of the staff threatened to “hit the old lady,” (one of the moms in our group who is not old). Would not recommend, there’s plenty of other great places to visit!
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We stopped at Vreeke’s on a whim. Started off great, bartender/atmosphere was friendly and inviting. However, we put $20 dollars in the pull tab machine to find out that one of the rows wasn't working. We told the bartender so hopefully others wouldn't make our same mistake and she informed us that we should have known because the one button for that row wasn’t lighting up. She proceeded to tell us it wasn't her problem and she wasn’t going to hang a sign up to let others know because she didn’t want people to think it wasn’t working (so they could still play the other 3 rows) which is literally scamming people out of money.She then proceeded to threaten “to punch the old lady in the face” (one of our group members) and locked us out of the bar.I genuinely feel like this is a very poor reflection of what could have been a great place to hang out, but dishonesty and disrespect will always be a no for me.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Will not be returning as we were threatened to leave and locked out of the building once we did after suggesting they add a sign saying their pull tabs machine is broken. If you want a friendly atmosphere and a fun vibe, go anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Some things never change Vreeke's tavern has been staple on Michigan ave for decades. Even though the bar has changed hands one aspect has not it's still attracts younger crowd. Never aging as so it appears I remember the original proprietor. My guess is she wanted it to be that way.
This is a beautiful, quaint, charming little bar but that's about the only nice thing about this place. Our sodas didn't even have ice in them. We had to ask for straws and the soda was flat. The kareoke dj was too busy having a social hour to be a dj. What a sad waste of beautiful space with so much potential. I likely won't return.
Very sad they got rid of karaoke. Used to go here all the time. Nice place though.
When’s to vreeks last night with a couple friends, awesome service from the bartender, pool table an cues where good an to top it off it was happy hour , highly recommended for a great night out with friends
Very sad they got rid of karaoke. Used to go here all the time. Nice place though.
A small cramped bar that always seems to attract a lot of attention with frequent bar fights that spill out to the streets. If you are looking for some drama this is the place to go.
Great times as always. Thank you Jess and Laura for always a fantastic Monday.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place to hang out with friends, chill and have a good time playing pool and drinking beers
Friendly people, no drama, also got to love the happy hour!
Bartenders would rather talk to their friends and getting drinks or closing out your tab definitely not recommended “ specifically James”
Lots of fun. Great music and great drinks. Staff was quick and friendly. I'll definitely visit again.
Well I came in with 40 $ and left with 46 $ and had 4 beers and two chips for happy hour. Thanks to the shot machines. 2 thumbs up!!!!!!!