BAR22
Stephan M. · 166 Google reviewsBAR22 — a bar & grill spot in South Loop. The welcome here is real, and owner-operated. [$$]
What 240 diners keep saying
What 240 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“had a blast. Bartender got me right with a side car! My first time being here and I loved it.”
“I visited this location for the silent party... And I must say it was a vibe!! Standing room only!!! So wear some comfy shoes.. I'm definitely return back to this establishment and the tickets was only $10.”
“I can honestly say that this time I believe the service was better than the food. Not that the food was bad but that the service and the bartender was so good. Shay I believe was her name gave me a lot of recommendations, places to go and travel outside of Chicago. She was very helpful. The drinks were heavy And the chicken was good. The place I went to beforehand was packed, but I was able to walk in bar 22 on the first snow of the season had a solid drink and walked out, barely before blacking out. I will return for try out Sunday brunch”
“The parking is really tricky.. it’s residential parking on the end of the block and Michigan is always relatively busy and buzzing.. so I had to circle around a few times to find parking. I actually had to go to Wabash st and I almost decided to just not even go in.. I was coming down for a friend’s event and I’m glad I came.. very beautiful space.. from the food, drinks and decor.. no complaints at all.. guys may have to add a valet service.. other than that keep up the good work”
“The ladies at the bar was great. Security was good as well. The price for entry was interesting. I was informed you had to purchase tickets to get in. Something new for me. The lighting can be better. Theme lights etc; too bright.”
“I enjoyed this place. The shrimp tacos were amazing and our Bartender definitely made the drinks just how I like them, strong! The DJ was on point with the music and it’s plenty of space to just dance. FYI: If you’re driving, park on 23rd and Michigan so you won’t get ticketed or towed.”
“I went for the Bears game against Green Bay. It took almost an hour (no lie) for two orders of mozzarella sticks and fried shrimp. The waitress apologized and said it was only one cool back there... the mozzarella sticks were small but really good, and the shrimp was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. One of the bartenders J kept coming checking on us and she had a fun energy. Another bartender gave us an extra shot because of the wait for drinks. I will say as far at atmosphere there were no sports posters or pics or looked very plain. Also I was in the middle of the bar, the lights were not on and it felt like the heat wasn't either 😆😆😆😆😆. The owner was real nice though he gave everybody a free shot when the Bears won. (Side note- our waitress said he would come over to talk to us about the food taking all day and he never did).”
“We came here on a Saturday afternoon right when they opened and the bar manager, Liane, took such good care of us. The seasoned fries here are delicious and the drinks pack a punch!!”
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