Weegee's Lounge

Great atmosphere, staff really is genuine and lovely.I'm excited to go back. This place has such a great feel.

Pretty chill bar where you don't have to shout to hear your friends. Classy bartender, and I like the jazz they played. My usual test for a good bartender is how well s/he makes an Old Fashioned. I didn't see who made mine, but I wasn't impressed. The same goes for the Wisconsin Old Fashioned, however it is one of those drinks that you don't taste the alcohol, but it creeps up on you. I really like the Raincoat made by the guy.

Cash only, which is always a little annoying, but overall this place is great. Cocktails are pretty solid, but they vary wildly depending on who is tending bar. Photo Booth is cute and accepts cards, which I always appreciate. They have a back patio, which is great for the summer. I would be a lot less critical if I didn't remember the place pre-pandemic, and it was better and the cocktail menu was more seasonal. I totally understand, and am happy to keep being a patron, but it is harder when you remember the olden times.

Saturday night was my second time coming last time was pre pandemic. I like that it has a coat rack, a piano, that they play jazz. I like that classic cocktails are in the bars repertoire. First drink I got was a Sazerac. The second drink I got was a Wisconsin Old fashioned. I like that the ash trays are sizeable on the back patio. I'm not a smoker but ocassionally throughout the year I might smoke a cigar. The way the bar is designed is really beautiful you can tell that it's been a bar for a while in the best way. There are some bar designs you can just tell from a certain era. I also like they play jazz on the jukebox or sound system.

Came for the old fashion cocktail, and boy it did not disappoint. Classic tasting with muddled cherries and orange. Also had a Manhattan and Wisconsin old fashioned. One of the only bars in Chicago to serve a Wisconsin old-fashioned cocktail. The atmosphere was laid back and had all retro vibes. The bartender was super cool and attentive. Would definitely visit again for drinks.

Usually, the nicer bars are located east of Kimball but I had no clue that there was this finer one right on the opp side.. in fact, just walking distance for me. I came here on a chill Friday night just to explore around, check it off my list and I was actually pretty surprised by it. It took me a sec to figure this place out from the outside look of it, it has no big signs or sorts. Once inside, the interiors were pretty dim-lit, gave me a rather retro vibe. My immediate attention went to the shuffleboard which I ended up playing for most of the night. It was actually a lot of fun! Just ask the bartender for the necessary shuffleboard stuff and he'll be happy to give it to you. Also, it was free. Bartender was really nice, he answered couple of my questions about the cocktail menu and made me go for the lions tail based on my preference. Drink was beautifully done, strong but not overpowering and definitely not a 'hole in the wall' bar kinda drink. Basically he knew what he was doing. Ohh and they also had a photo booth area which was cool!

This is our go to place for top-notch cocktails. Bartenders Chris and Brian are masters at making any of the old classics and more complex cocktails. This is a neighborhood bar where you don't have to be an actual neighbor to feel at home. It has a bit of a vintage 40s feel. They also have a beautiful, reclusive outside patio. There's a cabaret singer, Tom Musick and his pianist that play there twice a month. It's like stepping back into that era when we listen to him sing in this ambiance with an awesome cocktail at hand. Now I know why they are rated as one of the best cocktail bars!

This is one of the best cocktail bars in the city. Chris and Brian make fantastic versions of the old time cocktails. The well thought out musical playlist creates a positive vibe reminiscent of a classic and classy old Chicago bar from the glory days of long ago. Plus, there are no televisions or gaudy beer signs to distract you from conversations with good friends. It's a low key place to be treasured and revered.

Every time I go here, I love this place more. Well crafted cocktails carefully made by well dressed, friendly, cute bartenders. Music that's unobtrusive, allowing for conversation. A great outdoor patio in the back to avoid loud SkeeBall revelers.This is a REAL bar. Not a lot of backwards baseball hats in attendance.I only wish it was closer to my abode, however, this is not the fault of WeeGee's. I should just move closer.

Staff/owner was very rude. Came in with a group of 4 and we didn't even stay for drinks we were made to feel so uncomfortable.