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The Owl

The Owl

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Logan Square, Chicago
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    Erik R.
    "One of my favorite bars in Chicago."(3 Tips)
    Jon B.
    "Fun late night bar in Logan with excellent beers and cocktails."(7 Tips)
    Amy L.
    "Stellar jukebox."(4 Tips)
    Cedric C.
    "a perfect place to have that mid week cocktail low key style."(6 Tips)
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  • Erik R.heart icon on user image
    Erik RowleySeptember 28, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    A nocturnal sanctuary for all the late night rift-raft. One of my favorite bars in Chicago. Dark, cozy, terrific cocktails and service, oh and they have a waterfall.
  • Amy L.heart icon on user image
    Amy LebowskyOctober 16, 2014
    Refreshingly quirky little joint. Stellar jukebox. Very boozy throwback drinks. Dark meandering curvy bar right outta 50s Vegas. Waterfall!
  • AskMen
    AskMenSeptember 23, 2011
    Offering patrons a laid-back spot that’s easy on the eyes and run by the same people behind Estelle’s and Easy Bar. Sample 20 beers on draft, flip though the jukebox, or just pound a few back. Read more
  • Jeff D.heart icon on user image
    Jeff DriscollAugust 29, 2016
    The atmosphere here is amazing. Long swerving wooden candle lit bar makes it harder to notice if you are staggering a bit. Extremely relaxing
  • Cynthia C.
    Cynthia ColinMarch 19, 2016
    Do yourself a favor and don't do cocktails here. Beers are a steal on Tuesdays for the area. Fun dive bar to chill and catch up.
  • Owen B.
    Owen BurnsNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The best 4am bar in Chicago, and it looks like Ron Burgundy's man cave. So go and remember to tip your bartender.
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph B.June 18, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place! Fun, forest-themed ambiance, quick service, chill atmosphere, and good prices.
  • Cedric C.
    Cedric CombsMay 18, 2012
    Great little hide away, bartender knows his mixology. a perfect place to have that mid week cocktail low key style. thats whats up!
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.April 8, 2023
    Fun late night bar in Logan with excellent beers and cocktails.
  • Alyssa V.
    Alyssa VansickelDecember 11, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Bartender Billy is amazing and super generous. Great weekday spot for drinking and relaxing after a long day in the studio.
  • Noah M.
    Noah ManionOctober 27, 2013
    I left Williamsburg once and I guess it doesn't want to leave me. Stay if you like a sleezy crowds and reasonably priced drinks. Leave if you know how to drink like an adult.
  • Misha K.
    Misha K.July 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    $2 Tuesdays are the shit! Loving the dive bar feel without the dive bar smell.
  • Eli G.
    Eli GratzMarch 30, 2014
    It's 1972 in the back and it's incredible
  • Eddy G.heart icon on user image
    Eddy GonzalezNovember 2, 2015
    Late night bar that's pretty chill early in the evening but l gets really crazy after 2am
  • Sarah
    SarahSeptember 18, 2014
    Pretty chill earlier on in the evening. I can dig $3 tallboys, too.
  • Emily J.heart icon on user image
    Emily JurlinaOctober 24, 2014
    Their gin Radler is a great, boozy value.
  • Amanda O.
    Amanda OlbrysMarch 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The tables have their own servers for faster serves I would recommend ordering from them when at a table. ;)
  • Timmy V.
    Timmy VogtJanuary 18, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Please respect your door guys by not puking on the floor and don't forget to tip your bartender and try the veal scallopini
  • Karen C.
    Karen CabbyAugust 28, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Meat wars... Katrina the polidh steah and chick off the grill sandwiches. .. and the taco lady...
  • Kelli
    KelliOctober 10, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Over 20 craft beers and full liquor bar for your drinking pleasure!
  • Suzy T.
    Suzy TranAugust 26, 2017
    Late night bar that skimps out on the alcohol in drinks. I felt like I was drinking a ginger ale ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . Not very generous pours- that's for sure. 👎🏽
  • James P.heart icon on user image
    James PoppFebruary 11, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you came for a show, good luck. They don't run a tight ship here. First act 100 minutes after posted time, and at midnight on a Monday
  • S A R A Hheart icon on user image
    S A R A HMay 11, 2016
    Reminds me of my favorite Denver bars in Rhino
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CrawfordOctober 30, 2021
    Good mellow bar, friendly and chill
  • Orianaheart icon on user image
    OrianaDecember 15, 2014
    Good music. Cool late night spot.
  • Patrick W.
    Patrick WintersAugust 3, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Tuesday nights, nearly every beer is on special.
  • Loose F.heart icon on user image
    Loose FitAugust 5, 2012
    Deodorant appears to be a luxury or maybe it's just lolla weekend. Hard to tell.
  • rebecca b.heart icon on user image
    rebecca bAugust 17, 2015
    Old school jukebox here is fantastic!
  • Zach W.
    Zach WestDecember 24, 2014
    There is a waterfall... A f****** waterfall...
  • Daveheart icon on user image
    DaveApril 1, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Ask for the cocktail menu. Order from it. Drink cocktail.
  • Rob D.
    Rob DuqueAugust 22, 2012
    Definitely going back. Awesome beer selection on tap!
  • Brittany H.
    Brittany HOctober 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Self serve pitchers/cups of water available at the bar. Greatly appreciated!
  • Allison T.
    Allison TKSeptember 30, 2012
    I dig it. Nice juke box and gin cocktails. Plenty of owls
  • Ryan G.
    Ryan GacSeptember 30, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    20 drafts, super eclectic juke, huge dance floor, and a great staff.
  • Frank Q.heart icon on user image
    Frank QuinteroJuly 11, 2013
    Beers are seriously cheap on Tuesdays.
  • Timmy V.
    Timmy VogtJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Comb Aaron's beard, and he'll be loyal for the duration of your beer
  • Candelario G.heart icon on user image
    Candelario Gonzalez JrMay 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great $2 beers on tuesdays
  • Daniel ⚜.
    Daniel ⚜️🇺🇸March 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The bartenders pour with a light hand.
  • Michelle R.heart icon on user image
    Michelle RomanJune 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    I love things. Hear you have them here.
  • Karen C.
    Karen CabbyMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't talk to the crazy lady that lives at the Milshire
  • John S.
    John SchollJanuary 12, 2013
    I'm not attractive, so I fit in perfect here.
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BrouchAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice little bar with karaoke
  • Joe S.
    Joe SteinkampDecember 25, 2014
    https://www.beermenus.com/places/3765-the-owl
  • Deanna
    DeannaSeptember 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Was very reluctant to go here originally but not so bad on a Monday night
  • Adam G.
    Adam GApril 15, 2012
    The best $2 tuesday in town.
  • Reynard C.
    Reynard CaversJuly 19, 2013
    2.50 pbr can't beat it
  • Megan F.heart icon on user image
    Megan FickAugust 12, 2014
    Late night fun
  • Andrew W.
    Andrew WhiteJanuary 4, 2015
    Don't park on Milwaukee after 2
  • Mallory P.
    Mallory PorcelliAugust 27, 2014
    $3 Lagunitas IPA
  • Christina M.heart icon on user image
    Christina MarieApril 26, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Like things? We have those here!
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