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Brando's Speakeasy

Brando's Speakeasy

Speakeasy and Karaoke Bar$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
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    Julie F.
    "One side has kareoke and the other a juke box."(2 Tips)
    Daniel S.
    "They can on demand ANY karaoke song online!!!"(2 Tips)
    Jamie N.
    "Love $5 pizza/$6 peach martini Friday special."(5 Tips)
    Chris M.
    "Hit the $2 pbr on friday happy hour"(3 Tips)
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  • Cristian L.heart icon on user image
    Cristian LöfvallOctober 28, 2017
    Chill place, cool ambiance that gives you the sensation of a tiny, secretive bar. The drinks were on point and our bartender was awesome. The happy-hour food is really great!
    Upvoted Nov 20
  • Brittany J.heart icon on user image
    Brittany JobesApril 27, 2018
    Awesome spot for a bachelorette group! There are two bars - one side has karaoke and the other had a DJ and dance floor on a Saturday night. Pro tip: go dance while you wait for your karaoke song!
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • Chris L.heart icon on user image
    Chris LeonOctober 6, 2013
    They have Redd's!!!! Big plus! Environment is a bit crazy but fun on a late night. The back room and jukebox add a nice comfy ambience to it. Pepperoni pizza is great!
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WallerDecember 31, 2015
    Karaoke daily at 6:00 pm. Great place for an after work happy hour since karaoke doesn't start until 8:00 pm at most places or is only on the weekend.
  • Elie A.heart icon on user image
    Elie AbouatmehMay 13, 2016
    Awesome place. Real. Karaoke. Drinks. Bartender was amazing.. will defo do again
  • Lisa D.
    Lisa DentenOctober 26, 2013
    Just re-done and has good vibe and decor, plus extra space! Spans from Dearborn to Plymouth, entrances on each side. Always have a good time when we come!
  • Jamie N.heart icon on user image
    Jamie Nesbitt GoldenJanuary 12, 2013
    The only other place this diverse is the Jackson Red Line stop. Love $5 pizza/$6 peach martini Friday special. Chill, unpretentious. Definitely coming back.
  • Olivaheart icon on user image
    OlivaSeptember 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome spot, if you're looking for a Cheer's this is it. Everyone is nice. Bring your own grub if you're hungry. Good karaoke, overall just a good place.
  • Chicity82heart icon on user image
    Chicity82May 21, 2015
    Great atmosphere. Small karaoke stage but two bars. Weather permitting I prefer the back patio.
  • L K.heart icon on user image
    L KNovember 14, 2016
    Karaoke on Friday nights! Chill bad, a little loud, but a number of small tables for a small group.
  • Julie F.
    Julie Foster McCoyMarch 14, 2014
    What a cute bar. One side has kareoke and the other a juke box. Went with a group, danced and sang. What fun!
  • Gianna N.heart icon on user image
    Gianna NebbiaMay 24, 2016
    A chill place to hang out either as the main event or pregame
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph B.August 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    One of my favorite spots in Chicago. Cheap drinks, classy atmosphere, good karaoke.
  • Jeffery G.
    Jeffery GonyaDecember 17, 2022
    At 50+ years old, we are easily 20+ years older than the next data point, but a good vibe.
  • Missy T.heart icon on user image
    Missy TenzerOctober 7, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Everything the bartenders and owner are what make this bar really special.
  • Savina I.heart icon on user image
    Savina IJuly 19, 2018
    Strong, cheap drinks. Good location. And did I mention the karaoke? Because they karaoke hard
  • Nai W.
    Nai WOctober 12, 2014
    Drinks are reasonably priced so drink fast if you're in the karaoke part of the club or you'll kill yourself!
  • Roosevelt Collection
    Roosevelt CollectionFebruary 9, 2012
    Every day, a different specialty martini is offered for only $5! Plus, they have karaoke Wednesday through Saturday at 7 PM!
  • Chris L.
    Chris LongFebruary 14, 2014
    Get your drinks from Daphne! She's great and will take care of you!
  • Daniese L.
    Daniese LesleyNovember 23, 2013
    Very nice owner, great bar, great atmosphere, great service. AMAZING SPECIALS!!'
  • Vanessa S.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa SosaJanuary 9, 2016
    Kitchy, very cute. Drinks are okay, can use a bit more savvy/experience.
  • Stanley E.
    Stanley EscobarJuly 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Classy and friendly! Joshua is the best bartender ever!!!!
  • Heath F.
    Heath FamilyJuly 29, 2017
    Horribly irresponsible staff a drunk belligerent patron throwing things at others the staff didn't ask her to leave I'll never go there again wouldn't advise anyone else to either. The pizza is horrid
  • Tommy S.
    Tommy SmallsNovember 18, 2018
    White folks being a half a beat off 🤣🤣🤣
  • tiana a.
    tiana allenJanuary 17, 2015
    Karaoke and drinks perfect combo
  • Poggled P.
    $12 for Martinis and Cocktails ($36 value) at poggled.com. Buy this deal now from the site or our iphone/android app!
  • Kristeena S.heart icon on user image
    Kristeena SarverMay 1, 2023
    Delicious cocktails, fun karaoke
  • Jackie M.heart icon on user image
    Jackie MannJuly 31, 2017
    The line for kareoke was incredibly long, but it was an alright place. Might go back not on a Saturday.
  • Lock Key Charmsheart icon on user image
    Lock Key CharmsNovember 29, 2014
    Greatest karaoke Bar in the south loop!
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel SimmonsAugust 3, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    They can on demand ANY karaoke song online!!!
  • Andy S.heart icon on user image
    Andy SwindlerSeptember 27, 2017
    Awesome place for karaoke!
  • Lock Key Charmsheart icon on user image
    Lock Key CharmsJanuary 18, 2015
    The pizza is da BOMB!
  • Alex H.heart icon on user image
    Alex HarrisApril 28, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    The food and drinks
  • Poggled P.
    Poggled Party-PatrolApril 18, 2011
    $10 for Beer and Pizza Karaoke Nights ($24 value). Get this deal at www.poggled.com, or download our iPhone app!
  • Jillian B.heart icon on user image
    Jillian BurnickasJune 23, 2016
    Wasn't overly impressed. The space has limited seating and the bar gets packed.
  • Jaye J.
    Jaye JalsoNovember 7, 2011
    The karaoke is terrible here. The atmosphere is energetic, but obnoxious. Liquor selection pretty good, but bartenders unskilled. The place is ok when it's not very busy.
  • New Yorkerheart icon on user image
    New YorkerDecember 2, 2014
    Martinis. Lots of specials
  • Stephen S.heart icon on user image
    Stephen SweeneyApril 15, 2016
    Not sure why it is called a speakeasy
  • Nan D.
    Nan DaSeptember 28, 2013
    Sweet little hidden gem
  • Lock Key Charmsheart icon on user image
    Lock Key CharmsJanuary 18, 2015
    Great spot!
  • Mariah E.
    Mariah EvelyFebruary 5, 2017
    Bartender wasn't all that friendly, waited 30+ mins for our first drinks.
  • Marcelo R.
    Marcelo RodarteApril 17, 2013
    White girls start twirking after 2 Jager bombs
  • narni
    narniJanuary 16, 2010
    the bartenders on the happy hour shift hook you up -- get your wine glass filled to the brim!
  • Olivaheart icon on user image
    OlivaNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    We miss Jill!!!
  • Dino V B.
    Dino V BrandosspeakeasyDecember 5, 2011
    Try the french 75
  • MockingshoE
    MockingshoEJune 12, 2010
    The more you Karaoke, the more they feed you drinks!
  • Damian D.
    Damian DensonDecember 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The Sunday night bartenders are the SLOWEST!!!
  • Chris M.
    Chris MariMarch 4, 2011
    Hit the $2 pbr on friday happy hour
  • Tia J.
    Tia J.July 15, 2013
    I think the security is wasted... Wait... Yep lol
  • Miles B.
    Miles BAugust 28, 2011
    Mock the karaoke "singers."
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