The Redhead Piano Bar

The Redhead is Chicago's Premier Piano Bar. Located on bustling Ontario Street, it is the perfect nightspot for fantastic upbeat music, lively conversation and meeting people.

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  • Phone

    (312) 640-1000

  • Website

    redheadpianobar.com

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  • Type

    Piano Bar

Address

16 W Ontario St Chicago , IL 60654 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Drinks Cocktails

Comments / 61


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Gadi Shamia

Super fun music and great vibe. Drinks are pretty good too. Thu night was a blast.

Natalie Reed

My favorite place in the city , most original. Atmosphere is laid back , no wannabe crowd. I first went here at age 22 and now 29, still my fav. Service is great, LIVE piano and fantastic drinks. A+++

Kevin M. McNally, CMP

Step back in time and sing along with the talented musician (s). Drinks are good though when it's packed, service a bit slow. Get there early and sing like no one is watching. Cheers!

Sarah

A great bar with great entertainment! A must visit for a good long night of fun with classy people.

Kim Hedstrom

I come here every time I am in Chicago hoping and praying that the waitresses will be a little nicer...but again that has not happened...great piano but the waitresses are just mean and hateful

Allison Kaminski

Love the live music . Be careful to wear the proper apparel aka closed toed shoes . Coworker go turned away in the summer

Michael Dorsey

Service is outstanding. Great piano bar with a low key setting. Staff is very friendly !

????Coco

Classic Chicago piano bar ! What's not to love? :)

Jessica C

Get here early. This is a classy place ; business casual is the attire, coat check is mandatory. Definitely a place to come to and come back again

Sailing Spoken Here

The Redhead is Chicago’s Premier Piano Bar , playing live music 7 nights a week. Extensive cocktail selection in a comfortable yet fun atmosphere .

Vinnie Daboul

Old school feel. Fun, no cover, great bartenders and high energy .

christina leigh morgan

Eric AKA "Big Pimpin" the bartender will hook it up. Tuesday nights all the musicians from local places come here after their sets. Where else can you get that?!

Marc Daly

Sent away for wearing tennis shoes , but after changing shoes and returning I saw several people with tennis shoes or sandals inside.

Michael Dorsey

Low key spot with live piano music . Usually atracts a middle aged group.

Ebru Füsun Donat

Music is good but if you are looking for a Cigar Bar go home... The patio is sad and it is an insult for a cigar smoker.

Elyse Mofo Anders

This is the best place in the city for suburban substitute teachers to go to cheat on their spouses.

Jessica Housman

Used to love this place until I was banned for something I didn't even say. Regardless, it's fun. Just don't become a regular!

William Baker III

If you are looking for your sugar daddy you could probably fine them here. It's a an old man sausage fest

Jen14221

Don't wear shitty clothes or flippy-flops and you'll be fine. See if Mercy (as in Lord Have) can be your server. She's the best.

John Rodriguez

The wannabe Goodfellas working the door will make you wear rental shoes of they feel your attire isn't up to their Men's Wearhouse standards.

Layne Frost

Don't dress like a prostitute and you won't be mistaken for one :)

Wendy Cason

Save money buy a bottle, terrific staff and music

Evan Gordon

Tom and Lisa are the absolute best! Check them out on Monday and Thursday nights.

Jon Mccarrick

Good light music , comfortable seating and a good crowd. Skus older with plenty of cougars and older yuppies.

Roland Martino

Dress is business casual . Nice older crowd

Eduardo Alvarez

The party goes on!!!

Heather Hoffa

Order rumchata on ice... It's Christmas in a bottle I tell youuu!

Darlene OConnor

Tom and Lisa on monday and Thursday are the best!!!!

Shannon Jeropke

$10 of $30 or more with Drink Deck

Kelly Toms

Don't bother with this place. The staff is rude, they very inconsistently will enforce the dress code when the doorman decides he's on a power trip. Go to howl at the moon instead.

Jeff Brach

Don't wear gym shoes or they won't let you in.

Tim Stanish

Great bar , if you're over 50! Seriously if you are 35 or under stay far far away.

Julia Lunetta

Apparently in some cities , *straight* people go to piano bars . Who knew?

Jake Smith

Try the Cougartini.

blake hawley

Drunken singing and piano playing - simple as.

Celso Rezaba

Yelp was right, AARP crowd.

Renae L

Lita is a dancing queen. Fun time but much older crowd.

John Doty

Always fab!

Michelle B

Don't come with an empty tummy - they only serve nuts . But the music , drinks and singing more than make up for it!

Amanda Ann

Art the manager rips off customers. Took and ran our credit card three times. Good thing we live close!

Summer

Definitely an older crowd. 35yrs+

Casey Brower

Fire crotch central. Who cares about the piano.

Rick Redding

Stew ROCKS!

Shannon B.

Don't forget about the dress code !

Roxyanna Henley

Great place for after dinner drinks. Wonderful atmosphere.

Ozzie Trejo

Lots of Martinis . Mmmm....Good:)

Tom Besore (Realtor)

This place rocks!! Check their website for special events . Read more

Theresa Kurnik

Don't wear flip-flops! They'll make you wear loaner shoes .

Shawn Clark

Nothing is good here. The management are full of themselves. Their cost check policy is absurd and 90% sure they have racist profiling at the door.

M. McKenney

Money to spend and can't get in due to a dress code ! Dumb!!

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