Skylark

Skylark is a dive bar East Pilsen Chicago located in United States.

8 / 10
207
ratings
  • Phone

    (312) 948-5275

  • Website

    skylarkchicago.com

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  • Type

    Dive Bar

Address

2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd) Chicago , IL 60608 United States

Credit Cards No
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 62


Keywords:

tater tots pinball mac & cheese great value good for groups casual bar hipster hole in the wall good for a quick meal Pabst Blue Ribbon photo booth chicken panko liquor dips dinner crowded city
Phil Watson

Inexpensive , but high quality. Some might call it a dive, but the quality is far higher than other dives in Chicago. A good, diverse beer selection , and the food is good too. Try the Skylark burger !

Chicagoist

Its dark corners, comfortable booths and mood lighting (read: barely any) make it one of my favorite haunts to nuzzle close to someone and whisper bon mots in relative privacy. Read more

Time Out Chicago

"When you have a TV ," bartender Nick Rahn explains, "it creates an ambience where everyone's staring in a corner." This tavern has enough distractions with a draft list , tater tots , and a photo booth . Read more

Samantha Rangel

It feels like a time machine and not in a terrible kitschy way but in a way that makes you feel as if several patrons at the bar may be ghosts . Love the vibe, the specials, and the tots .

Maureen

One of my favorite places. Great, fairly priced draft list , solid food, dip and dunk classic photo booth , and a great staff . Truly remarkable bar .

Stacey Etchison

Really loved this little hole in the wall . Food was great. Can’t go wrong with pierogis . Cold beer . Like walking into a tavern from decades passed. Love!!

Oscar Garcia

Make sure you tell people, "look over there," so you can steal their tots while they're not looking! Works like a charm.

Rudy Smartass

The bar is on the borderline of the hood. Not Everyone taste. Interior is a lil gritty and grungy . Decent selection of beer . No Fries , but tots . No TV(s), but pinball . Black Bean Burger is killer. OK

Allan Marshall

At intersection everyday,last east Cermak #21 bus arrives approx @11pm, & west bus @11:30pm. Last #8 Halsted bus north arrives approx @1am, & south @1:07am. Check bus tracker app 4 exact arrival time

Sierra Campbell

Called "McGowan's Pub " in the show, this bar was where many of the Irish gangsters would meet to discuss their tactics and corruption along with their leader, Hugh Killian (Patrick St. Esprit).

Stacy Bo Bacy

25¢ a play makes this pinball machine worth the cash only bar .

Heather Folsom

Best prices in the city

Christopher L

Open on Christmas Eve! Unfortunately the kitchen is closed but they have peanuts and popcorn .

Samantha Hill

Go to the Skylark for cheap PBR , tatertots and the atmosphere. It's the coolest dive bar in Pilsen.

Diego Rufo

The bar’s clientele, a juxtaposition of South Side hipsters and the neighborhood’s working class , keep the place almost always bustling and downright friendly . Read more

Gozamos

Everyone talks about the tater tots here. F*ck that. The mac n cheese is where it's at.

Steven Vance

Grab more chairs and tables for your large group as people leave

Mia Q

have a burger . drink a few beers . then, try to fit as many people as possible - strangers, too! - into the old fashion photo booth so you can remember your good times. silly faces are a must.

Grace Danziger

Not "likely" cash only , really cash only . There's an ATM by the door.

It's A Major Plus

Nice laid-back, good beers and tator tots

Bernie Villasomething

Tonic water gets you drunker than soda pop. Vodka Tonic. Do it.

Scott Sachnoff

Draft beer , pinball , photobooth , five foot tall ceramic urinals

Gustavo Sanchez

Tots and beer are good! Just remember to bring your cash

Bob DeGraff

Interesting craft beer selection for a place categorized as a dive bar .

The Food's Here!

Pint craft beers under $5!

Roxana V

Mac N Cheese = yummy (and really huge)!

Brian Chorba

Beer , IPA , Stout , burger , tots

Chase Turner

Secret is to order off the specials menu - better quality food than the regular menu.

Alicia Hein (Gallegos)

Panko crusted chicken is the best item on the menu!

Claire Pistek

It's a dive bar but that what makes it great.

Lynda

Shit drinks, but the black & white photo booth makes up for it!

fatmig

Dat Hipster Life

Pinch R

Best tater tots in the area!

Casey Brower

Really dark. Pinball machine that works 50% of the time.

Joe Steinkamp

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Erica Grigg @EricaGrigg

Their cosmos . Yes I said cosmos .

Andrew White

Neat little dive bar

larok

Yummy skylark burger and mac and cheese

Ashley Buerkett

Tater tots !

Agent M

skylark burger is a must. pairs well with three floyds gumballhead.

Oscar Garcia

Love this place> Just came back from here and god i loved it.. gotta love the tots he he.

Chris Haid

Tater tots

Jessica Lynn

Drinks are poured strong

Adam Garcia

Perogis and zombie dust

Pinch R

Best southside tater tots :)

John Amundsen

The East Pilsen community center . Good food, $2 PBR , and 'atmosphere'

David O'Connell

The urinals are great@

Thor Eric Salo

Tell Dano you love his hair!

Amanda Schlicher

3 people running the whole place on Thurs night. Been here an hour and 15 min and haven't even gotten our appetizers

David O'Connell

Wide tall urinals for the drunkest folk...

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