Sherry’s Bar

Bartenders ways outside smoking. Not 15 ft outside of door either. People under 21 in here. Smoking in here. Lots of illegal activities.

I walked in here with my girlfriend and her friend. We didn’t even order drinks the crowd wss rough. The first person we saw had sleeveless shirt with tats that ran up and down his arms onto his neck. There was a pool tournament going on so maybe that contributed. The bartender begged us to order a drink and play but we ended up walking out and back up the street to sunset phở. The bartender was friendly but not our crowd.

First of all Bob S… you are full of sh%$. There are two ways to grasp a true understanding/​feel of an establishment. You could look on the site ( Unilocal) and actually read other people’s reviews (never just one) and compare the ratio between good vs bad reviews. Or you can simply come in and enjoy a drink. Then make your own assumptions. I am not related to the owner by any means, nor am I an employee. I am simply, however, a representer of having a good time. I love the laughs that I get on Bingo night from Chuck when he’s calling out the numbers drunk, the loud screams from Lukas yelling «Ohhhhhhh» every time someone makes a trick shot in pool, those «Are you serous?» looks that sexy Marissa gives men when they try to hit on her, the over the top, loud, yet contagious laugh that Michelle and her sister Kathy both share (and it will def make you wanna laugh too), the sweet energy from Karen that makes you want to dance with her all night, the kick ass deep conversations/​discussions that I love having with Frank, the cool relaxed mellow vibe that Kenney Shares (I always feel super cool sitting next to him) and then there is Sherry. Mind you, she drinks Pepsi like a fish, curse like a sailor, will be a bit#$, if you wanna be an assho#@. However, she will also feed you if you’re hungry, drive you home if your too drunk and it’s late, attend your loved one’s funeral with you, and give you chance after chance, even when you have caused problems for her before. Historian would be a better word to describe her, instead of small business owner. These are some of the reasons why despite working two jobs, and attending college, I occasionally get my fix by paying visit to the establishment.
The people that I described are more than REAL and at even given time they are the same patrons that visit this establishment for their own personal reasons. Not only should YOU (THE READER) pay a visit, you should stay and enjoy a moment of these people’s time as well. Even get a game of pool in because it’s FREE. «Wait, did he say FREE?» Unilocal… Free 99. The table is kinda small and the balls barely match. But oh well. It’s still fun and still free. This is not the club crowd nor an old people’s hangout. It’s a fun, loving, opinionated melting pot of patrons that are diverse, from age, ethnicity, height, eye color, and experience.
To comment on the gang problem, Bob S. was referring to. Shit bag, take a look at what city you live. There are gang members on our CTA, in our school, working on our cable and shopping at our local Target. You might wanna get over that. Sherry has personally barred certain members from of gangs from her establishment, in an effort to protect her patron. And when more comes in, she kick them out too. Gang members are like roaches. No matter what, you will never completely get rid of them. However, by controlling the outbreak, she’s a damn good exterminator. These actions were done and continue to be done for the PROTECTION of her business and of her patrons. So you and your mediocre reviews can kick rocks. For you gang members, that like to cause problems, you can kick rocks too. This place is not a ghetto hangout, where you can throw your signs and think it’s cool to express violence to prove your masculinity. Here’s some food for thought, pick up a book, read it, get a job, make some real money, be a MAN!!! Dirty White T’s, year old fitted caps and illegal guns on your waist, Don’t MAKE YOU A MAN. If you just got offended but what you just read, then that message was def directed towards you.

I love Sherry’s Bar, very friendly and the owner is hands down the friendliest person in the world. I am going there tonight to celebrate my birthday. I love this place but the end of the nice you will have new friends. WAY TO GO SHERRY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

This is an awesome bar! The staff is friendly, the customers are amusing, and the owner is hands down one of the sweetest people I’ve ever come across! You can’t find bars like this. Go in there just to give Sherry a hard time– trust me, by the end of the night she’ll be one of your best friends. Rock on, Sherry’s Bar!

You have to know what you’re in for when you go to a bar like this. In this particular case, take the location (and any «competing» bars) into consideration. Once you do, you may be pleasantly surprised by this wonderful little dive.
The service is incredibly friendly. In fact, I probably shouldn’t say this, but when a buddy of mine and I asked what the special was one night – and reacted with hesitation when the bartender told us it was a drink we’re not huge fans of – she said, «Okay, what would you get instead if you could» and we named our favorite mid-​shelf whiskey and she said «I can do that for $ 4». Make your own specials??! Where else in this city would you ever hear of that? I can’t/shouldn’t say that’s necessarily typical of this place, but the hospitality of the gesture sure is.
Now mind you, it is a dive. But it certainly seems clean and safe compared to the sketchy feel of many of the other bars in this area (North Lincoln Square /​Budlong Woods) – especially if you’ve seen some of those other bars after 11pm.
Glad to have found a nice neighborhood dive within stumbling distance. :)

Like the Ministry song, Everyday is Halloween at Sherry’s Bar! I’m not sure what year the halloween decorations were hung here but the cobwebs hanging from them are real. It’s fitting for this bar. It’s dark, a little rough around the edges but doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The times I have gone to Sherry’s, the bartenders act just like the patrons. They engage in long conversations, check their blackberry’s and often step out from behind the bar to dance w/​their friends. It may not result in speedy service but great hospitality regardless. The prices are low and peanuts free. The diverse crowd may be intimidating to some but everyone has always been super friendly to me. Most of the patrons must live in the neighborhood because street parking is always available in front of Sherry’s despite being busy. It might also be that the patrons like to really tie one on and are smart enough not to drive esp. on Western Ave where there are tons of cops looking for action!

Awesome neighborhood bar. OK, maybe I’m biased because I know the owner (yes, there really is a «Sherry»). =P You can catch me, or various members of my family (both blood and extended) there almost any day of the week. Grandma goes for lunch, Uncle goes several times a week… and basically, if I’m not there it’s because I’m home instead (iow when I go out, I go there).
Sherry has an obsession with Elvis, which you will see immediately upon entering. You could spend the whole time just looking at the various items she’s collected over the years.
Lots of great locals (see «extended family» reference above), friendly barstaff and cheap drinks. Free pool and free bowling game as well. I hesitated writing a glowing review the place, because I never want it to lose its charm to «outsiders» but then I remembered that once upon a time, I was an outsider too. =)