Skylark

dived into this bar on a friday night & came craving their fish fry. the spot looks closed on the outside but was lively & filled with locals on the inside. It's very dim & green with dim lighting. I sat at the bar with my friend & the music wasn't too loud where we could still talk casually. the service was fast & the bartenders were friendly. i havent had fried cod enough to know how i like it but the fish was crisp & the flavor was not too strong but it tasted good with the tartar sauce & coleslaw. It was $15 for this plate & it was very filling. the place is cash only so i felt like it was cheaper for drinks. def recommend the orange cream ale if thats your vibe! it smelled like dreamsicles & tasted light.

Fun dive with good food! Cash only. They have a variety of beers on draft and a surprisingly big food menu. I wanted to try so many of the dishes, but we ended up getting the fish fry special and cheeseburger. The fish fry was so so good! Lightly battered and not greasy. I liked the accompanying tartar sauce as well. I'd definitely get it again. The cheeseburger was solid. Not particularly remarkable, just a good burger! Tater tots were fun and crispy. We had the frozen chocolate mousse for dessert. It was fine, but I wouldn't get it again. It might've been better if we let it thaw a little. I definitely want to try the cod po boy and black bean burger sometime. Service was nice, but a little slow. It was fine, we weren't expecting much. We're definitely planning to come back!

Five star dive bar - I love it when there's a twinge of anxiety when you open the door because there are no windows and you have no idea what to expect.The place is super spacious, but you'll want to sit at the bar or grab a booth. At $5 wells and $8 for don julio shots can't recommend this place enough for a pregame before going to radius. Barely any wait to get a drink even on a Saturday night.

What a cool bar! I know that's a very basic statement but if you enjoy a low key, divey bar, nice beer selection on tap and are cool with cash only, then come here.I honestly forget about this place and would fit on the north side especially Logan square but I'm glad it's where it's at. I also forgot they serve food here as well. Someone next to me got a burger which looked good but I went with one of their specials last night which was a Chicken Club. It was fine but those tots were tasty!I'd def come back here maybe to pregame before a Sox game, or someone from out of town or just to simply come back!!Parking is easier to find south of Cermak.

This is absolutely a dive bar; cash only. There are absolutely no frills, just beer (and other drinks I'm sure). Their offerings are limited, but what else would you expect? The space is clean enough, but not necessarily fancy or modern. It definitely does the job as a dive bar.

Famous dive bar in Pilsen. Staff is friendly and there is plenty of room to move around. They have a large beer list and decent amount of taps. They serve food but didn't order anything so we'll return to check out their meals.

Good dive bar close to Pilsen, Bridgeport and Hyde Park, spacious and not loud with good bartenders. I met a friend here and we sat at the bar. The bartenders we attentive and prompt. Drinks good and cheep. Definitely will be returning for another round. easy street parking is a must.

Such a great bar! Always a go to when I come to Chicago. Great food, drink selection and prices, and the staff is wonderful!

bartender refused to serve us water because he was "busy." i was told i would have to wait until later. the same thing happened to others in our party. seems illegal.

This is our favorite dive bar in Chicago. The drinks are inexpensive, the food is always great and the staff is awesome. I love you, Skylark!