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Rainbo Club

Dive Bar and Cocktail Bar$$$$

Ukrainian Village, Chicago

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Rainbo Club

8.0^/10

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Ranked #2 for cheap drinks in Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from GQ Magazine and Time Out Chicago
"They have Sopranos pinball machine here."(4 Tips)
"Cool art work and cheap beers!"(11 Tips)
"I love any place that serves PBR on tap, but especially this one."(5 Tips)
"The hipsters here make Williamsburg look like L.L. Bean"(5 Tips)

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Pabst Blue Ribbon
hipster
good for groups
pinball
beer
casual
people watching
great value
photo booth
wicker
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On the GridNovember 21, 2016
Somehow, the quintessential dive bar has gained a favorable reputation with just about every Chicagoan you’ll meet. The $3 old school photo booth produces the best b+w tones you’ll see in the city. Read more
Erik RowleyApril 3, 2022
One of the best dive bars, if not “the best” in Chicago. Love the vaudeville looking stage that polka bands used to play on. PBR on tap, bring cash, lots of interesting people. Awesome neon sign!
Time Out ChicagoMay 23, 2012
Somehow, this Ukrainian Village dive has managed to remain an underground favorite. The local artists and musicians who frequent it hold on to terra firma with cheap drink in hand. -ASK Read more
Upvoted Feb 20
ben mApril 30, 2017
Drink something local and get excited when the Tamale Guy walks in.
Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012
Somehow, this Ukrainian Village dive has managed to remain an underground favorite. The local artists and musicians who frequent it hold on to terra firma with cheap drink in hand.
Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012
Couples in the photo booth, dog on the floor, tamale guy at the door,LPs spinning, the night's just beginning. -FS Read more
Titi GironJuly 22, 2017
Love the Wicker Park ambiance on this spot! Cool art work and cheap beers!
GQ MagazineAugust 22, 2012
Rainbo is in Wicker Park and during prohibition it was a speakeasy. One of the best bars in America.
Noah ManionApril 9, 2017
Been here 25+ times
The Rainbo Red is great and only $4.
Shannon JeropkeJune 6, 2017
Runner up for Best Chicago Mainstay at the 2017 Time Out Chicago Bar Awards.
Anne B.August 27, 2014
Cheap beer. Good atmosphere. Good people watching.
WillMcDJune 6, 2013
This is NYC's version of 7B. If you are from out of town perfect place to crank some Old Style's
Titi GironJuly 22, 2017
Seat on a booth and enjoy the art work around you! You can buy it too!
Grace AldridgeDecember 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I love any place that serves PBR on tap, but especially this one.
MissBruce LeeMay 23, 2013
Go there for the nice and large berr selection, and for a good time with friends.
Dew TourJuly 19, 2010
Some say hipster dive...others say bohemian hideaway. We say pure awesome! Always a great scene at Rainbo
Jess CNovember 24, 2013
Great dive bar and the photo booth is fun! Plus cheap drinks!
Greg MacekJanuary 5, 2020
Cash only. Cool dive bar. Relaxed vibe.
Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010
The Rainbo Club, located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, attracts hipsters, indie-rockers, and others looking for cheap beers in a no-frills setting. Read more
Jake SmithMay 26, 2013
Order a cheap beer: $2.00 PBR Drafts, $3.00 Old Style Tallboy Cans.
Emmanuel WamahApril 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
There is a Rainbo club and Rainbow room..careful when you check in
Corey PZOW!June 9, 2011
I usually stop in wednesdays when its more chill. The bartenders are cool dudes.
Explore ChicagoFebruary 2, 2010
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) has an interesting proposal for his ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) in scenes shot at the Rainbo Club. Read more
Amber KJuly 14, 2013
Someone told me this is a place where middle-aged men come to hit on cute hipster girls. It is, and they wear camo shorts.
Alex NelsonNovember 12, 2014
Cheap PBR, loud and awesome
Mike DOctober 6, 2014
Good atmosphere, photo booth
Emily JurlinaNovember 10, 2014
Cool cash only dive bar
Jeff WeinsteinMarch 26, 2014
Awesome people watching spot.
Ian HaisleyAugust 6, 2014
$2 PBR? Yes please. Hipsters a plenty.
Bex StoneFebruary 25, 2012
This place is terrifying. All the irony is stifling. The plaid makes me dizzy. My boobs are way better than all others.
Victor SanchezFebruary 2, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Best bar in Chicago.
orbaddictJuly 29, 2010
Been here 5+ times
They have Sopranos pinball machine here. Volume's so low you can't hear it at all. Game is in playable condition, but could be better.
Alfredo SOctober 27, 2012
Bar soap in the bathroom. Yeap.
Tory ConradMarch 5, 2014
This isn't a dive bar. It's a dive!
Rob FoellingerDecember 6, 2009
This bar is in a scene in the movie High Fidelity, look for it next time you watch! Read more
BetsyMNovember 10, 2012
Cheap drinks, dirty bathrooms, cash only.
Marco MorelliApril 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Highly recommend the Photo Booth.
vanDecember 9, 2012
cash only. and photobooth!
Stephanie MartinAugust 22, 2012
Get a Galliano and lemonade. (:
DionDecember 24, 2010
Al capone didn't hang out here! He owned the place. It was called The Damen Club. And it had gambling. Ah.. The old days
Michele LenniFebruary 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
John Haggerty of the legendary Chicago Punk band "Naked Raygun" tends bar here.
Matt Spudart MaldreJuly 13, 2012
Play pinball: CSI
Jason MikulaMarch 18, 2011
Two words: pinball.
Terry MMarch 8, 2010
Been here 25+ times
$4 shots of Jameson. Thank you!
Jon CarcamoApril 29, 2010
The hipsters here make Williamsburg look like L.L. Bean
Dalton McGeeAugust 12, 2012
Find the W.
Jesse WoghinMarch 22, 2012
Multi ball on CSI pinball is broken.
Theresa K.May 31, 2014
Poor man's Green Mill. 😊
Emma ExleySeptember 1, 2011
Attractive bartenders don't excuse bad attitude or closing an hour early
Hannah ...January 15, 2012
make-out photos in Photobooth

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