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Lockdown Bar & Grill
(Now Closed)Bar and Burger Joint$$$$
Humboldt Park, Chicago
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C ReyOctober 25, 2016Lock your sh*t down and get a burger at this metal-headed fortress of a bar. The burgers are seriously delicious, as is their beer selection. It's a great place before a show at the Empty Bottle.
Chicago TribuneJanuary 10, 2017The mac comes with two add-ins, which you choose from an ascending list grouped by price. I loved the jalapeno-heavy housemade giardiniera, but the real must-have: carnitas. Read more
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Twisty noodles with a creamy cheese sauce, you can get it as a side or as an entree and add as many toppings as you want from their extensive list of fruits, veggies and proteins. Read more
ChrisNovember 20, 2015Great vibe! Draft list is interesting and changes regularly. Burgers are huge! 10oz of deliciousness. Recommend the "Barb'd Wire", aka chorizo + cheese dip with tortillas.
Ian EichelbergDecember 17, 2014Where do I even start with this place? The burgers are amazing. A little pricy, but definitely worth it. Just make sure to go with an empty stomach and a full wallet.- C ReyMarch 28, 2022As the name implies, prepare to be apprehended by burgers and drinks full of attitude and deliciousness. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a show across the street after.
OrianaDecember 12, 2014Sooo let's see. This place is amaze-balls. The burgers have great names and really yummy. Can be ordered beef, veggie, turkey, etc. Great beer list! THUMBS UP!
prince of ArroganceJune 22, 2016Despite the heavy metal appearance of the bar, it's also a kind of gastro pub, with an excellent food menu and some nice beers to boot as well.
Ricel AlmadovarJuly 3, 2016Not for the faint of ❤️. Superb burgers consumed in heavy metal music atmosphere! Order lockdown and ul be back for more. Extensive tap, too!
Matt LatourelleFebruary 6, 2015The greatest burgers around, if not the greatest prices. You can split one if you want...they're huge. Best in the summer when you can sit outside.
Andy SwindlerJuly 9, 2015Great burgers and beer. Not too crowded. Local brews are half off on Wednesday.
Monica SilvaFebruary 11, 2013Like the place, prettying different, good specials. Burgers are delicious, wings not so much. One thing I don't like is the heavy metal music. It can get annoying, since it's all they play.
They just moved half off burgers to Tuesdays get here between 4:00 and 6:00 PM on Tuesday and get half off drafts half off burgers and half off appetizers. Also if you check in you get a free beer.
Some of the best burgers in town (actually all the food is good), great staff, and killer specials.
Mark BOctober 24, 2010I used to think Kumas had best burgers but this place wins. I ordered "Cruelty to Animals" burger, added gruyere and it was amazing. Lots of beers on tap as well and a great waitstaff.
Mel MillerMarch 18, 2013This place f**king amazing! Go in have a few beers and some great tasting burgers. Defiantly try the Conjugal Visit burger!
Heather FolsomMarch 5, 2014Seriously some of the best mac ever (esp with goat cheese) but last time they really skimped on the added prosciutto.
Half night burger night is where it is at. The Elvis burger shouldn't work, but it does. Great spot to grab food before a show at the Empty Bottle.
first time here and love the chips, mac nd chz nd the burger i got was awesome! i going to tell all my friends about this place that has great service and specials.
Keith SellesDecember 15, 2014Best place in Chicago for burgers. Also only place to get not your father's root beer on tap
Kellen TerrettAugust 11, 2014Beer than any other metal themed burger in Chicago! Tuesdays is 1/2 priced burgers.
Ordered the Fat Elvis, its half price burger day! Also recommend the Cruelty to animals and possesion of shrooms burger! Ahhhh, I look forward to Tuesdays. :)
Megan SheltonMay 4, 2012This place is the shit. We drove half way across the state just for a burger and some Mac and cheese. Order the tasty goodness of it all. :)
Andrea GarciaJune 30, 2011Great food! Awesome staff! I just wish, for me, they had smaller portions! lol so much food! and great beer list!
Eddy GonzalezNovember 3, 2015Specialty burgers on pretzel buns! Had Not Your Grandfather's Root Beer on tap.
Emily Hom-NiciOctober 8, 2014Definitely better than Kuma's. Worth the wait on Tuesdays-- 1/2 priced!
KrestonJuly 23, 2014Shits flame here and on top of that Natalie is the best ask for her and you won't be disappointed
Jillian BurnickasFebruary 5, 2015Their burgers are amazing. Always packed though, don't expect to eat immediately.
- Will .April 30, 2013Game of dare: get the Arson burger! There is a piece of habanero pepper on top of your burger... Damn HOT!!!!
Phoebe is the greatest. One of the best servers in the whole city!
Best burgers in the city plus you don't have to wait 3 hours like Kumas.
Boozy Rootbeer, best burgers in town & plays metal loud enough to give you tinnitus! \m/\m/
Awesome drink and food specials. Massive, delicious burgers. Free draft or shot every check-in. Attentive service...seriously why arent you here?
Terri DactylJanuary 19, 2014Decent burgers. Not as loud or delicious as Kuma's. If you want to be lulled to sleep by 80's hair metal... this place is for you.
Pj is hands down one of my favorite people! Go here, get a burger and have a shot w the man, he's the hardest working manager in chi.
effieSeptember 30, 2011Sooooo much better than Kuma's! They have half price burgers on Tuesdays and $5 Mac & cheese on Thursdays. YUM
Best Burgers in Chicago. Tuesday is half price burgers. My fav is the Big House!!
Pedro PerezApril 19, 2011great wings, awesome atmosphere the bartender makes great drinks! & the owner is extremely friendly #hadagreattime
If you eat sans meat, the veggie burgers with all kinds of crap on them are awesome.
SelenaNovember 12, 2011The gourmet burgers & drink specials are great in this down to earth atmosphere.
Great food, good beer list, but beware of the "regulars" aka friends of the bartenders/managers if you actually want good service
MikeSeptember 7, 2015Disappointed . The fried pickles were good, but my Punk Bitch burger was underwhelming. It was cooked way past medium and was mediocre for how expensive these burgers are. Kuma's is better.
- Just go here and enjoy yourself. You'll be glad you did.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(773) 451-5625
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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