The Rocking Horse

One of my favorite bars to chill at with friends. Staff is very nice and checks in with good timing. They've got TVs on by the bar, a patio in the back that's nice when it's warm out. The only thing I wish they had more of was plant based food options. But they do have tastey fries and a hummus dish if you need vegan options.

Came here with a date after a movie and while the menu won't shock you with its originality, the food is of high quality and they've got a good selection of beers and cocktails. The atmosphere (dark lighting, good seating) is highly conducive to lounging around and conversation, which is as it should be.

Gotta say, this place impressed me quite a bit. The burger I had was really good. There are a lot of burgers to be had in this city, and most are passable, if not spectacular. That being said, this was on the higher end of the spectrum. Big beef patties, loads of fresh veggies, and a great bun. Good buns are underrated [insert joke here]. The tots are good too. A bit on the salty side, but that's probably the way they should be -- nobody wants to eat a bland tot (regardless of how intoxicated you may or may not be). All of their drafts were $5 on a Thursday night, which isn't a bad deal. The best part though was the service. Everyone working was super friendly and helpful, and they were actually upbeat and seemed like they wanted to be there (to the extent anyone ever really wants to be at work). Honestly, garbage service is something that plagues too many establishments in this city. It's refreshing to go somewhere with employees who make customers actually enjoy being in the environment. If I go back and get a sandwich as good as that burger I'll boost the rating!

This place had a very European vibe. We shared a table with another party. The entire dining room was actually covered by the bar tender and he was ROCKING IT! He was always on top of drinks, took our food orders, was pretty fast at everything actually. Incredibly friendly too. I regret forgetting his name. Totally give this place a shot. With how hard the staff was working it's well worth giving them your patronage!

I've always been a little disappointed since they changed the chili recipe - used to be more Texas style, flavor was way more rich and didn't have beans - but I can get over that. The staff here has always been awesome. The atmosphere is great. Sports on the TVs but they only put the sound on when Chicago teams are playing and it's the playoffs so usually it's great if you like watching the game but also enjoy conversation at a moderate volume. Pool table in the back room is usually $1 a game but there is a free pool night once a week iirc. Great beer selection but they also have your cheap go-tos in tallboys so you don't have to keep pretending you're fancy after you down the first couple pints of something decent.

This is a great divvy Logans bar with a little bit of a nicer finish. They have a pretty unconventional draft beer list, which is nice. The $4 draft beer special on Thursdays makes that even nicer ;) the staff is chill but a little less chill than sooner other Logan spots. Music is good and not too loud. I tried the chili, which was pretty standard and filling, but nothing else food wise. There is a pool table in the back room that wasn't being used, but could be fun!