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Mad River

(Now Closed)

Sports Bar$$$$

Lakeview, Chicago

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EaterOctober 19, 2016
Team: Philadelphia Eagles, Michigan State. Philly transplants rave about Mad River, and they also root for Spartans, and claim to have good specials, which can't be found on the Internet. Whelp. Read more
Nicolette MabiniDecember 6, 2013
Wednesdays are awesome! DJs play great music, from edm to hip hop. They have booths to chill in and a open up space to dance. Bartenders are amazingly nice and handsome/gorgeous. Cheap drinks too!
Chicity82May 21, 2015
Sat Nights: Holy Mother of Dance Floor. The DJ is awesome & it gets packed. Come early if you want a table. Drinks reasonable & it gets hot in there! Dress comfortably, casual no upscale here.
Kevin DulinJanuary 2, 2018
Good tacos as there from Barcocina next door. Not a great atmosphere or service however.
Roman HenclewskiOctober 26, 2013
The definition of douchy bars.. you know it's this way when for birthday parties it's all you can drink for a specified time for 25-30 $$$. also voted/ described as a top 10 douchy city bars
Erin EngelhardDecember 1, 2013
I think bars are for talking and drinking, or dancing and drinking. This is a talking bar (no dance floor), but the music was so loud!! I liked the place, but I hope I don't have to scream next time!
Teresa HumbertApril 16, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Fill out the cards the bartenders and servers hand out - you win a free happy hour on a Friday from 7-10!
Gabriella DeFranceJuly 6, 2015
Good music. Very diverse. Good staff. Oh and shots are $6
ComplexApril 27, 2012
Mad River Bar attracts the college set because the drink specials are priced for the poor collegiate intent on binge drinking. There are innumerable get-wristband-to-drink-all-you-can specials. Read more
Cole KennedyAugust 22, 2015
Typical college bar for graduates who wish they could go back to school. There's a bathroom attendant, which is more annoying than anything else.
Cassandra SuraMay 22, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Fill out a raffle card from a waitress or at the bar to win a free Friday happy hour from 7-10 p.m. Otherwise $10 rails, taps and house wine 7-10 every Friday.
Soktheary NakNovember 4, 2012
Atmosphere is nice, music is great on Saturday nights. will easily be crowded expect lots of drunk white people.lol
Teresa HumbertJanuary 13, 2014
Been here 100+ times
$15 Friday happy hour is the bomb dot com!!! Also, great specials for MSU football & basketball!
Matt ZwieslerSeptember 8, 2011
Don't wear a sports jersey. Evidently it is against their "policy" to have them on. Can't wait to walk by on a Saturday or Sunday gameday and look for jerseys.
Damon SununtnasukMay 21, 2017
Super duper young bro vibe. Large space though
Nick AchtienFebruary 4, 2012
If you leave your jackets and purses on the table and they get busy, they will move it. They won't tell you either. Kinda dicky move!!
Dustin TompkinsJanuary 12, 2011
Been here 10+ times
great place but if you come and get too drunk and act like a child they will treat you like one. great staff and always try to help within reason.
Michael PallaskeAugust 28, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Oh my god the new chef is super hot! I can't wait to see what he puts in people's mouths!
KarinApril 16, 2014
BEST DJ EVER on SATURDAYS! literally only good place to go dancing in Chicago
Mark BrouchAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sign up to win a wristband party for you and your friends: $15 unlimited rails on a Friday night isn't bad!
Lauren MeekAugust 12, 2014
Packed on the weekends with a DJ and upstairs. Welcome to your douchey just out of college bar
Joseph B.August 28, 2014
Sign up for the free parties, they're pretty good.
Rebecca AnneDecember 5, 2016
Great music, really fun!
Christina MaggioreNovember 27, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Don't forget that there is a bar in the side room! Annnddd, tip your bartenders ;)
Mike KobitApril 16, 2016
Don't ask bartenders to change channels. Apparently regular season baseball is more important than playoff hockey here, when nobody is watching but the bartender. Very selfish.
Philadelphia PhilliesJune 27, 2012
Phillies fan in Chicago? You can watch the Phils anywhere with MLB.TV. http://atmlb.com/MA9V9L
Liz HomsyFebruary 11, 2013
Not bad...not the best beer selection, but a really friendly and attentive staff :-)
Rick CummingsAugust 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Not just a bar, you should really try their food!
Hector MurilloNovember 8, 2014
The DJ is stuck 3 years behind, But the Coke is Fire tho!
Becca PDecember 17, 2011
Oh my god. Most crowded, douchey place ever. Throw me in the sewer.
Carl MartinezAugust 2, 2013
You won't be seeing the Eagles winning the Super Bowl here anytime soon.
Gabriella DeFranceJuly 6, 2015
Good old sc
Mark EJune 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Can't get a drink @ da bar downstairs cuz it's crowded? Look for Scott wed n fri @ da mini bar upstairs!
Josh ClancyMarch 3, 2013
Try the Starbursts in the bathroom. They are excellent.
Emily MartinezSeptember 18, 2013
Where the douchey and ratchet come to play.
Maribeth YostMarch 11, 2012
Do NOT leave your coat/jacket unattended. You will never see it again.
Eric KmetzApril 13, 2014
$20 minimum on credit card tabs.
Jonathan C.March 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Truffle fries is where its at.
Mike HannemannApril 20, 2013
Order the Mad River!
Brandon YarbroughJune 13, 2011
Thursday night are fantastic.. who knew?? Read more
JessicaMarch 9, 2013
Erik is that bartender!
DecibelAffairs.ComMarch 22, 2012
Go green go white! Spartans spartans! http://on.fb.me/zOIR3J
DecibelAffairs.ComMarch 22, 2012
Go green go white go spartans! http://on.fb.me/zOIR3J
Lauren ErnestApril 3, 2011
Liz the hostess is to die for <3
Christina MaggioreSeptember 1, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Correction: Happy Hour is 7-10 :)
Réjane TMay 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Woooowww this place is now a Spartan bar. Wise decision.
DS 3MSeptember 20, 2011
Not Bad, just avoid going there on college gamenights. Read more
Sharonda GloverSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
For Eagles games, get here extra early!
Stan PlanteNovember 24, 2012
Criminal elements hang around here and steal from women's purses. And nobody cares because it happens all the time. Go somewhere else.
Wes GehbauerNovember 28, 2013
This place is bullshit. After collecting my money they forced me out of a table.

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