Second Story Bar

A little bar tucked up on the second floor of a walk-up building on Ohio Street. Lively crowd, fun bartenders and really well crafted drinks. Great place to stop by after work for a little libation and good conversation.
5 8 years ago (12-05-2018)

A friend recommended this bar several years ago and I went to see what it was all about. That first visit wasn't the best. The bar was extremely crowded (at 5pm on a Tuesday!!) and no one spoke to me. When I visited Chicago again a few months later I decided to give it another try. What a difference! I got there earlier and secured a seat right at the bar and made sure I was a part of conversations. It was amazing! I love an old-style bar like this where people actually want to talk! I now make this place the first thing I do on every trip to Chicago! I get into town, drop off my bags at the hotel/airbnb and head right for the Second Story bar! It's a great way to begin ANY vacation in the Windy City! I will be there in a few weeks and can't wait to be back there!!
5 9 years ago (09-03-2018)

This is my favorite bars in Chicago. It is right off Michigan Ave. It is a dive bar but the owner, staff and people are very friendly. If you enjoy smaller more intimate settings. I highly recommend this place!
5 8 years ago (19-04-2018)

Most unwelcoming bar I've ever been too, and I'm from NY. Walking in it looked closed, I asked the bartender several times if he was closing until a girl mockingly repeated me then he answered "I guess not" they had no red bull for mixers (no energy drinks) the drink I ordered tasted awful, I gave it to my friend to drink and he gagged (pretty sure it was cheap vodka in the Absolute bottle) when my friend complained, the bartender acted like he was underage and I was buying him drinks!!!!!! We are both in our mid 30s!!! Then we decided to just leave because the vibe was awful, on the way out the bartender called my friend TPain. Stay classy Second Story. BTW my bedroom is bigger than your musty, broke down bar. I would never recommend this place.
1 9 years ago (04-01-2018)

Nice small dive gay bar. Cash only :/ Mostly a lot of visitors from out of town that are staying nearby downtown.
4 9 years ago (09-03-2018)