Second Story Bar

I was visiting chicago recently and went here twice. The first time was good, we didn't stay long but it left a good impression so we returned before I left chicago. I asked the older bartender what he would recommend as I didn't fancy my usual drinks. Long story short, his reply was that he doesn't know me so can't recommend anything. Thinking he was kidding, I laughed and asked him a second time. I got the same hostile reply so ended up ordering the drink I didn't want. I didn't get his name, but he ruined the experience of this lovely bar for me. I didn't give 1 star as the previous bartender was nice

Really love this place. Great atmosphere, strong drinks, and it's not terribly overstimulating like I find so many gay bars to be (spoken as a gay man). Service is good, drinks are cheap, what more can I ask for. To people who complain in the reviews about Second Story only accepting cash: IT'S A CASH BAR!!! Not only is this fact publicly available online, there's an ATM downstairs AND every time I've been in here they've warned me at the door.

Great vibes, the bartender, Zac, is so friendly and outgoing. The bathroom has a blackboard and is so nice you can write your own message. Overall great place to go to anytime during the week!

One of the best dive bars in the Mag Mile. I’m bias towards Bartenders Brian and Zach, but the everyone who works here are accommodating and friendly. Eclectic clientele. Sometimes, you just wanna go to a quaint bar, and, if you’re lucky, maybe get entertained with their loyal and sometimes “unusual” clientele. A MUST to come here. PS. It’s cash only, so please make sure you have cash on hand. Though they have an ATM in the bar, there’s a 7-Eleven and a Citibank nearby.

This place is a good hole in the wall bar. Definitely gave speak easy vibes. It is cash only so be sure to stop at the ATM before. The door guy was so nice and inviting (Rafa)! The bartender (Jack) could have been friendlier. He was on his phone a lot… never really talked to me or other patrons. He also didn’t give me change on my $7 drink when I gave him a $10. Just assumed I’d tip him 30%. I work in the service industry, so it was just kind of weird. I’m an over tipper usually, but don’t just assume. Otherwise a great place and the patrons were very nice and welcoming.