Avoid this place. I was with two friends, one of whom is a disabled combat veteran who had his service dog with him(The dog is licensed, vested, and tagged). The bartender was obscenely rude. He said, «No, I don’t give a shit, get that fucking dog out of here!» And then turned away and took a shot as if that was the end of it. He was obstinate and extremely uncooperative when we asked for the owner’s info while explaining to him that what he was doing was against the law. We were escorted outside by the doorman, and further accosted by patrons of the bar. It is understood that people sometimes don’t understand the law, but to be dealt with so bluntly, and with such hostility, especially toward a combat veteran is UNACCEPTABLE. I wish I could give Zero stars
Jaclyn D.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I would give a rating of 3.5 for this bar. It’s a dive bar with pool(bring quarters!) and a bunch of jukebox rock music — nothing more or less. It’s a cool spot to play pool with your friends and/or random people and sit around to talk shit about life.
Ryan F.
Classificação do local: 1 Chicago, IL
The people that work here hate everyone but mostly they hate themselves. Rude for no reason other than they probably looked in the mirror earlier that day.
Amanda M.
Classificação do local: 1 Merrillville, IN
Blah. Hipster hangout. Apparently, I’m not pretentious enough to hang here. The staff skipped half of the songs I played on the juke box. Not«David Bowie» enough for them and we weren’t wearing skinny jeans. Hipsters are so fucking cool and edgy… Lame. You’re sooooo different that you’re just like every one else. Congrats!!! Sorry I wasn’t painting a fucking DUCK or a BRIDGE. I’ll work on being like everyone else, like you folks.
Kaitlin D.
Classificação do local: 3 Cleveland Heights, OH
We came here for a beer the night before some friends got married. We kind of regretted not coming here sooner because this divey pool hall was more our speed than everything else we found. The evening was pretty loud and chill at the same time if that’s possible – less of an annoying hipster crowd than what we encountered at some arcade bar previously. I can’t go higher than 3 stars just because we literally only stood there for maybe 15 minutes and one beer, but I wouldn’t mind trying this place out again and avoiding the trial and error we experienced that night.
Deanna L.
Classificação do local: 3 Gurnee, IL
Kind of a shit hole but thats its charm, right? I mainly call it that because there are a LOT of creepers in the place most of the time. Not the staffs fault or anything though. I end up here at least a few times a month. Drink prices are not bad and theres a jukebox I always end up spending too much money on!
Erika G.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
What?! This place is a total shithole and I LOVEIT! It’s the Blue Note with no difference except a name change. And that’s okay! In a neighborhood that is pretty much 100% gentrified and overly fabulous at times, this is a breath of stale beer air. Dive bar fans, go here.
Jen B.
Classificação do local: 5 Hollywood, FL
Came to this place after Nicks closed. Loved that there were games to play in the back and the bartenders were very friendly. Great prices on drinks.
Rebecca G.
Classificação do local: 1 Chicago, IL
Bartender stole my card. Spent over $ 150…great way to run a business and stealing from customers.
Kat A.
Classificação do local: 3 Washington, DC
OVERALL: A large hipsterized sports bar with a few pool tables and overpriced arcade games. Still this place is better than most sports bars. I’ve only been here twice. Both times were on a Saturday night and the two experiences were drastically different. The first time it was relatively low key and quiet. I mean it was busy and the pool tables were all taken but it wasn’t like the second time when the place was packed wall to wall with obnoxious hipsters. Still, both times we were able to find a table for our group. Waitresses are super attentive and service is quick even when the bar is crowded.
Denny D.
Classificação do local: 1 Chicago, IL
black bouncer who was working Sunday night 10⁄11. Pls get some fucking manners. Your gunna end up being a dick to the wrong one who won’t think twice about ending up in jail for knocking your shit back.
Trina C.
Classificação do local: 5 Detroit, MI
Loved this place. Went there Labor Day weekend with my fiancé and his friend for pool and it was great. Loved the artwork on the walls. Can’t beat the $ 5PBR + whiskey shot deal either. I definitely see myself going there more in the future.
Angela L.
Classificação do local: 2 Chicago, IL
2 stars only because of the setting and ambiance. I despise that the bouncer is some entitled d-bag who checks women’s IDs just to hold them hostage and say«gotta smile for me first»(f you, dude) Not a huge fan of the optical illusion shot glasses that appear to hold a few ounces but barely hold a drop, either. Not to mention the prices. They could do better on so many levels.
Anne M.
Classificação do local: 4 Fenton, MI
I love The Flat Iron. In a sea of sports bars with TVs lining every wall, this place stands out for many good reasons. — It’s huge and open — There are murals covering the walls(much better than TVs) — I’ve never been here when it’s been packed. In fact, I’ve seen it mostly half empty and I like that(no sardine-can bar here!) — They’ve added a mini-arcade area in the back. But $ 1 for skee-ball? Me thinks not…
Robbie W.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
Nice hipster bar. Very hipster. Like PBR hipster. But it’s cheap and it’s always got interesting people. Don’t forget to wear your skinny jean shorts and bikers cap with the brim flipped up though. :)
Sara D.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I can’t say this place is anything special but I like it best that way. Decent drinks couple games photo booth and pool tables(snatch up while you can) If you’re female, just don’t bother going alone after 1am. Someone will follow you to your car at some point and always bring a blade, spray or gun.
Emilio C.
Classificação do local: 3 Chicago, IL
Not sure how but I find myself at this poor excuse for a bar often. It’s got pretty shitty service and it isn’t cheap at all for mixed drinks or beer. My friend left a bag in there once and the dick headed bouncers wouldn’t let her go back in to get it bc they were closing so I got into a little shouting match with them. As you can assume the guys at the door were real winners. With that being said I’ve been plastered and had a decent time a few times(not to mention it’s a late night bar) so I didn’t put there rating on blast. They get quite a few pool players in here that they think they know how to play but let’s not kid ourselves. If you find yourself in here(which I’m sure you will) just don’t come back to Unilocal and tell me that I didn’t warn you that it smells like afroglide and coco butter. Also the longer your beard the more you’ll fit in.
Pari P.
Classificação do local: 4 Schaumburg, IL
For the record, I don’t own any skinny jeans or a plaid shirt. In other words, I’m not a hipster but I had a blast at The Flat Iron. Sure, it’s a 4am bar but you can still hang out there before 2am. The music got louder once the place got more crowded around 1am. The real attraction for me were the pool tables. Being a recovering pool addict, I loved how they were the center of attraction. Surprisingly, hipsters can play pool. The level of competition was much better than expected. I still beat them and was crowned king having stayed on the table the longest throughout the night. To The Flat Iron, thank you for letting me feel like a rock star. To the hipsters that lost to a guy in a Sriracha shirt, see you on the flip side suckas.
Donald S.
Classificação do local: 1 Chicago, IL
This place would be great if it wasn’t for the asshole bouncers. Almost all of them enjoy brutalizing anyone who looks at them the wrong way, and is at least slightly drunk enough for them to say the person was out of line. Don’t let yourself be there at closing if you have less in your group than the number of bouncers. If you are part of a group that is large enough to make the fight fair then they won’t start anything because they’re cowards. If you’re one of the bouncers, know one of them, are reading this, and it doesn’t describe you or the person you know then I’m sorry your reputation is being muddied by the likes of the rest of these jerk offs. I will be back on her to name the specific assholes I’m talking about once I legally can.
Marisa L.
Classificação do local: 5 Brooklyn, NY
I spent several hours here on a Saturday night because they stay open til 5am. It is large for a bar-with a lot of seating space and several pool tables. There would be enough space to dance, but it wasn’t that kind of spot. It is definitely more of a rock music spot, which I loved, along with some cool décor to go with it. I had fun playing a Duck Dynasty version of Duck Hunt. Drinks were priced decently and although there was a crowd at the bar the wait was bearable. Overall I feel pretty comfortable in this type of bar-everyone is doing their own thing and the music is playing loud, but I didn’t have to scream to talk to the person next to me.
Nic Z.
Classificação do local: 2 San Francisco Bay Area, CA
I hate to say it, but this is a really depressing bar. Music was eh, the graffiti is really dark and not even artsy dark, where you can appreciate someone’s talent, it’s just dark. 2 stars for the photo booth. That was the highlight for me.