Red Ivy

I’m not sure this place is still open. At least they weren’t during a weekend Cubs home game — which is just dumb because there’s so much business to be had.
I’ve been here a couple times in 2015, but haven’t seen them open since then.
Ok place to dance and drink. Had pizza once, it was good. Service was good as well.

If I could give this place less than 0 stars I would. Don’t expect to get in unless you suck the bouncers D. Pathetic excuse for an establishment. The bouncers are a joke & also racist which is extremely messed up. They let in the most disgusting people (as in sloppy white chicks with 5 inch heels). The place could probably actually get shut down if someone dug deep enough. They apparently allow underage people in (after a 20 is slipped their way) & will continue to serve extremely intoxicated people instead of cutting them off. Worst place in the state of Illinois.

Bobby is always so kind to us. Great environment, ambiance, and people at this bar. By far the best bar in Wrigleyville. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BAR!
If you want to dance or watch sports this is absolutely the place to be. There are many options in this area, but no one offers so such a great time as this place.

We waited in line for an hour because the owner decided he «didn’t want to let anyone else in». «It had nothing to do with capacity». Disappointed would be an understatement.

Very fun place! Dance floor, big main bar, DJs, back bar for a semi-​private feel AND another private vintage speakeasy bar. Recently hosted a private event here and have to give it up to their management and event planning team. Jackie and Brian were extremely helpful, and communication before, during and after the event was seamless. A real pleasure to work with. They worked very closely with us to fulfill all of our event’s requirements. Our bartender was friendly and the chef and his food staff all personally checked in with us at various points of the night to make sure our guests were doing well. This is the place to host your next event!

Eh… rowdy, drunk Wrigleyville bar. Fun spot to get drunk with friends.

The worst place ever bouncers beat up my child in this place for no reason don’t ever go in this disgusting place Im sure it’s not the first time either this place should be shut down beware

Cleveland Browns official game watch location! It’s the place to be Sunday even if you aren’t a Browns fan — the atmosphere is infectious. Plus the specials ($ 4 mimosas, bloodies & beers plus ½ off pizza) can’t be beat! Get there early, all the tables will be full!

Decent no cover bar in wrigley for outing with friends but I wouldn’t say a bar to stay at all night because the DJ will play the same music over again if you’re there too long. Music is a good mix of rock, pop, rap, hip-​hop, R&B but honestly it might just depend on the DJ.
Overall, pretty good bar was a little overcrowded but I’ve honestly been to worse bars. Pretty nice amount of space for dancing & drinking too! Well deserved rating for sure

although the red ivy is not the type of bar i would frequent, the few times ive been here the bartenders have been friendly. once they even changed the channel on one of their tvs to a soccer game i wanted to watch. having wrigley field so near by, i thought this was a miracle. i even got a free shot that day. i see this place is a day-​drinking bar. ive seen this place at night and it gets packed which is not my thing… but if its yours, hey!

This has always been one of our favorite restaurant after the Cub’s game. We stopped in after the game on Sunday to a limited menu. Chicken sandwich is not a chicken sandwich; it is pieces of chicken strips fit together. Music was awful. Beer was warm and served in a plastic cup. DJ was playing club dance music at 3:30 on Sunday, not so appealing for that time of day. So many bar options in Wrigleyville — we won’t be back.

We came on an «off day». The Cubs were playing the Sox at Sox. The bar was dead except for a table of counselors from camp tigerclaw (nice polos). I was disappointed in the menu selections, especially with so many foodie driven bars so close. They were out of 2 different appetizers. C’mon guys, it’s Saturday!
The beer was good, my Guinness was poured correctly and our server, Kara, was excellent. Our beers were never empty and we never had to ask for anything. I would definitely come here again, but for beer or cocktails only.

Extremely loud and extremely slow service. Our group showed up about an hour before a blackhawks game took a table, sat down and waited… and waited… and waited for a server. We get up go the bar and order a round. Come back to our table (and mind you there isn’t that many people here) and wait some more. We asked a bus boy to send over a waiter. We were hungry and wanted to order food. He says he’ll send someone over. We wait some more. The table next to us is being served but not us. We ask again. Nothing. We ask the server who is waiting on the table next to us and she actually gets annoyed that we asked if we could order and tells us we’re not her table. We get up and find yet another girl who says that she’ll take our table. Over 30 minutes we sat at the table without service.

Red Ivy used to be my favorite spot… they incorporated a dress code after 10 p.m. It is Wrigley for crying out loud! I would rather go to downtown instead of the place.

Went here during the Cubs home opener only to be completely disapointed by the service. The place was relatively busy but not packed and we waited for 20 min to order drinks. Finally!!! Someone came by to take our order. Typical wrigley bar during Cubs season! I recommend coming here during a Blackhawks playoff game a lot more fun then the shitty Cubs

I will start this review by stating the 4 stars are for the past three visits I have had between January and March. I have not attended this bar during their peak season when they are open 7 days a week during the summer. I am sure it is a completely different experience.
During the offseason, this place is probably the most affordable bar with the best food in Wrigleyville. Murphy’s Bleachers is good, but this place is consistently cheaper with drinks and food. Very nice interior, lots of flat screen tv’s, and a great place if you want to watch a game during the week and you live in Wrigley. Your only other options really during the off season in Wrigley are Sluggers, the Irish Oak, and Vines, all of which are sad and depressing to go to when it’s not Summer.
Wait staff has been consistently friendly, and we had a really fun time at their trivia night on Thursdays (we even won a 40 $ giftcard). My only complaint is that since they are not open 7 days a week yet and are still in their off season, they are sometimes out of menu items.

I understand the going to a wrigleyville bar during St. Pat’s weekend means you are in for a wait. But the bouncer at the door was the worst person I’ve ever met in my life. We asked if there was a cover, the answer was no, so we waited in the line for 35 minutes. When we got to the door, we had to pay $ 5. Fine, but after letting in half of our group, he wouldn’t let the other half in. But he let at least 10 people in that didn’t have to wait in line. Clearly he played favorites. Not to mention, when we tried to talk to him, he put his hand in my face and refused to speak. Don’t be a douchebag. When I finally got in, he yelled at me to get out of the doorway– I was just waiting for my friends to follow me in. He clearly needs to get a reality check! You aren’t a celebrity– you’re a doorman. Will not be going here again.

This place is actually pretty fun and I enjoy myself when I come here but yesterday for my friend’s birthday, they kicked us out 30 minutes before closing screaming and being nasty like we were doing something wrong! I get it that you have to clear the bar at a certain time but we still had drinks that we PAID for and at least another 20 mintues to finish them. They chased my friends and I out like assholes and when I realized I had forgotten my credit card when I got to my friend’s car, I came back and they REFUSED to give it to me! SERIOUSLY? I was just freaking there, I’m sure the bartender would recognize me from 8 minutes ago!!! The one guy kept saying, «you have to come back tomorrow, they’re closed!» I get it’s a business and rules and whatever, but one; you could tell I’m not bad people trying to rob the place, two I was literally just there, three there were still people left inside, and four the place was still technically open!!! That is bad politics, bad business practices, and horrible service! Plus it’s the coldest it’s been all winter and they are making me take another trip back, I myself don’t own a car and I live far! I really am offended by and disappointed in this place, I used to like to come here. I definitely will not be coming back again!

We were a group of 6 and had attended the New Year Eve’s party here and it was soo much funn. Drinks were good — service was good. The food they provided was good but they didn’t provide enough or fast — which was the let down, but as such music wasn’t that bad and we had an awesome time here. :D

I am decidedly too old for this place, or any part of Wrigley on any given weekend night, for that matter. However, Red Ivy does have a sweet shuffleboard table, which I find are wholly missing for the most part in Chicago (compared to other cities I’ve lived in). So if my friends and I just hog the shuffleboard table, and ignore the drunken 22 year olds in the weird psuedo-​club atmsophere, then this place isn’t half bad.

Cleveland Browns Bar! Get there early for your feet will feel the pain of standing hahah :)
They also have $ 4 great lakes which is by far the best deal; especially when Christmas Ale becomes available.

This place is amazing! When I walked in for the first time on a Sunday during a Browns game, I was blown away. Everyone is so friendly and inviting. There is no «be like us or get out» mentality. The servers are really nice, recommend drinks and let you sample the craft beers before you buy. The food changes from time to time, but they always have pub food favorites like chicken wings, burgers, and home made pizza. Even if you aren’t from Cleveland, you will have fun at this place. I look forward to coming here every time. Even the head of security, Rob, comes up to everyone and welcomes them to the place. The manager, Bryan, is always around to chat with the regulars and new guests. Definitely a must-​visit location for any sports fan or beer enthusiast.

«here we go Brownies here we go!»
What is a Cleveland fan supposed to do on football Sundays in Chicago, hunt down an awesome Browns Backers bar of course! We walked in and the game had already started. This huge bar was packed with enthusiastic browns fans, making me feel like I was back at the Muni lot. Awesome drink specials on Great Lakes during the game. The bartenders were quick and awesome and just as enthusiastic about the Browns as the rest of us. The giveaways, train horn, and confetti really add to the game day environment. This sunday quickly became one of my best Chicago memories!

Oh wow, I actually blocked out my visit to Red Ivy, which wasn’t all that long ago, until this very moment. Read on…
I found myself in Red Ivy after having the overwhelming urge to escape Sluggers. Seriously, every visit I’ve ever paid to Sluggers has ended with the overwhelming urge to escape. I think it may have still been early when we got there because it was a little dead. Fine, whatever, no wait for the bar. Unremarkable drinks, I had one and was done. Music was good, I have no complaints there.
Once the crowd picked up, it REALLY picked up. Next thing I know, we were packed like sardines on that small dancefloor (you better hope that everyone shows up post-​shower and with adequate deodorant if you go… that was not the case the night I was there and it. was. TORTURE.) and even if I wanted another drink, navigating my way back towards the bar wasn’t going to happen. No, if I was moving anywhere, it would be towards the front door…
Which is exactly what I did after about an hour and a half. Some guy who claimed he’d just turned 21 would not leave us alone. Either he doesn’t pick up on social cues or the thirst is real. Either way, before he finally got the hint and departed, he kissed me on the forehead and grabbed my nose.
He grabbed my NOSE. My nose? Why… why would you grab someone’s nose? This was not playful, this hurt! It hurt so much that my reflexes automatically made my fist clench and though I am more of a pacifist, the thought of decking him did briefly flash in my mind. This is MY nose and I wanted to defend its honor! By the time I got home, my nose was still in pain. That is not acceptable behavior, ladies and gents. No «gotcha nose» on the dancefloor, please. This is the reason I blocked out this night in the first place.
All in all, Red Ivy itself is alright. Not my favorite Clark St. haunt, but it’s surrounded by worse.

I’m here for a paint night!
PaintNite is a company that rents out various venues, where people come together to drink and paint — not always a great combination, but amusing.
This review will focus on the «venue» then I will add my review about the actual event, to those listed under «PaintNite Chicago, IL»
The Red Ivy is down the street from Wrigley’s Field. My first encounter with Red Ivy came from their event planner, who is not a PaintNIte employee — just someone who manages events for Red Ivy. She seemed to do the basic expectations of her job, but didn’t seem willing to go the extra mile. I called her office because there wasn’t a phone number to contact the actual manager of the PaintNite function. If she had means, but didn’t want to «share» the contact information she could have offered to get back with me, (go the mile). I called back within five minutes to inquire about parking, but she was away from her desk and didn’t have time to return my call.
Once we arrived, there was only street parking. The bar was laid out into two sections. One area seemed to be for small groups who wanted booths, (it seemed rather dank), but the other area was better lit, but not the best of lighting for painting, (of course, if one is drinking and painting, I guess it matters little about the lighting — you’re there to have fun).
The seating was adequate. The bartender was attentive, although, I don’t drink — I was there to paint. And like I said above, the lighting was a little too dark and not from above for painting — but it’s not a paint studio — it’s a bar!
Red Ivy seems fine for it’s purpose, (drinking under dim lighting), although parking could be a bear on game nights and/​or on weekends.