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Boss Bar

Dive Bar$$$$
River North, Chicago
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    Michael R.
    "Random crowd, Great chicken fingers for late night eats."(2 Tips)
    Ruben G.
    "Not one, but two Golden Tee machines!"(2 Tips)
    Nadja ૐ.
    "Order a pepperoni or sausage pizza!!! Soooo good here late night!!"(7 Tips)
    L M.
    "The draft beer, not so much."(4 Tips)
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  • Luis A.heart icon on user image
    Luis AndrewJune 16, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Beautiful bartenders, good music, great buffalo wings, SportCenter, shots of Jameson and cold ass beers. All I need to chill myself down after a busy night at work!! Gotta love this place!!
    Upvoted 4 days ago
  • Curtis H.heart icon on user image
    Curtis HillerApril 4, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Bit divey, and you may get attitude from the bartenders (or patrons) or be privy to a fight, but they have pool (sort of) and two Golden Tee machines. Open late serving fried foods, too.
  • Luis A.heart icon on user image
    Luis AndrewJune 16, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Boss Bar is open really late and you always find familiar faces, mostly from River North area Industry family. Food available and the kitchen still open late night ad well. Sport Bar sort.
  • Shanee H.
    Shanee HayesFebruary 7, 2019
    First time I came around 9:30 pm got drinks ordered chicken came out in 10 min tops I’m here since 5:38 pm no crowd no chicken yet really!!! It’s now 5:58 pm
  • Chris
    ChrisJune 20, 2022
    Have a beer or three. Goose Island’s 312 is very decent on a hot summer’s night
  • Emilio C.
    Emilio CApril 12, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Fun place to meet up with friends in River North and get some inexpensive drinks.
  • Duggan
    DugganJanuary 29, 2018
    Was playing billiards with friends and we got THREATENED off the table after a gamewith “guns” and “blades” from the opposing party. I then got kicked out by security when I brought up the situation.
  • Bob D.heart icon on user image
    Bob DeGraffOctober 14, 2016
    Friendly bartender and great old-school Chicago atmosphere.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiOctober 16, 2015
    Dive bar.... Super late night bar!!! Nothing good happens after 2 am
  • Chris V.
    Chris VicenteOctober 10, 2014
    Good place for an after work drink, cheers!
  • Brian A.
    Brian AhlgardMarch 24, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Man the new food items are epic try the new Boss Burger and Boss Fries!!!!
  • Mike W.
    Mike WilderOctober 23, 2015
    Service industry discount Mondays - 50% off entire check and daily 20% off entire check.
  • Ricard M.
    Ricard McNealJune 9, 2015
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  • Nadja ૐ.
    Nadja ૐJanuary 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Order a pepperoni or sausage pizza!!! Soooo good here late night!!
  • Alysha B.heart icon on user image
    Alysha BalogMarch 9, 2015
    Douchey and poorly made drinks. If they use the wrong liquor and you ask to them to make it again with the correct one, the bartender will taste to see if you are lying and charge you for both! Rude.
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexSeptember 11, 2013
    http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130910/river-north/boss-bar-closed-by-health-department-after-cockroaches-flies-leaks-found
  • Nimer B.
    Nimer BusoolAugust 16, 2013
    Not bad. Any place to watch a game in the downtown area is good.
  • L T.
    L TJuly 20, 2013
    Order the fried zucchini. You won't be disappointed.
  • Brian A.
    Brian AhlgardJune 8, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Who ever said their food is no good hasn't tried the the menu its top notch
  • Frank F.
    Frank FusaroDecember 11, 2013
    Awesome. Thee most random crowd ever.
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    TacoOctober 20, 2017
    Drinks are good Bartenders are friendly
  • Seyi (Shay) A.
    Seyi (Shay) A.December 13, 2017
    I have been here a few times. The ladies that work here seem to have dislike paying any attention to people of color. Waste neither your money nor your time here.
  • Giulio S.heart icon on user image
    Giulio StixJune 21, 2014
    Sam Adams...drives my memory back to college times...great crowd here!
  • Michael R.
    Michael RibackApril 15, 2013
    Random crowd, Great chicken fingers for late night eats.
  • L M.
    L MJune 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the bottled beer. It's icy cold. The draft beer, not so much.
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeOctober 14, 2021
    They’re open till 4am
  • bartend4fun
    bartend4funDecember 20, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    great for last call and food to end the night
  • Seyi (Shay) A.
    Seyi (Shay) A.December 13, 2017
    Having been here a few times, I am confident in saying that the staff here seem to object to serving people of color. Waste neither your time nor your money here.
  • Ndustry
    NdustryFebruary 4, 2012
    Great Late Night option!
  • Sammy C.
    Sammy CampbellJanuary 13, 2014
    Bluesy Baby!!!! For sure!!!!
  • Erin H.heart icon on user image
    Erin HopeSeptember 22, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Make sure to tip your bartenders!!
  • Maya R.
    Maya RubalcabaSeptember 13, 2011
    Actually great food for 4 am.... Read more
  • Amol K.heart icon on user image
    Amol KJune 11, 2015
    Good vibe.
  • abigailee
    abigaileeOctober 5, 2010
    These cheese fries would be more delicious with a BUD LIGHT!!
  • Chirag P.heart icon on user image
    Chirag PatelAugust 17, 2014
    Outdoor seating
  • Kate C.
    Kate ChronisterOctober 25, 2012
    I learned to love soccer here.
  • Chris S.
    Chris StovallFebruary 27, 2015
    Free vodka
  • L K.heart icon on user image
    L KDecember 23, 2015
    Loud, not much sitting room
  • Ruben G.
    Ruben GarciaNovember 30, 2013
    Not one, but two Golden Tee machines!
  • Katie C.
    Katie CampbellNovember 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Country music. YES
  • Joe M.
    Joe MifsudMarch 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    No Malort. Not a real dive.
  • Caitlin C.
    Caitlin CampbellSeptember 22, 2011
    #SMWZeno tweetup is here 9/22!
  • Ben S.heart icon on user image
    Ben SJuly 25, 2018
    Loud. But ok.
  • Amy C.
    Amy CummingsMarch 31, 2018
    Too much country music.
  • Barry M.
    Barry M.December 4, 2010
    Bryn is a sweetie!
  • Miles B.
    Miles BJanuary 28, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get in a fight with the bouncers
  • Paulina S.
    Paulina SztylkaNovember 16, 2011
    $12 drinks, way too expensive
  • vincent l.
    vincent leeApril 30, 2010
    Dropped of the hostess there...Fern!
  • Lesley C.
    Lesley CarlsonDecember 15, 2012
    Smells like a sewer
  • Dana S.
    Dana SchuellerFebruary 20, 2010
    Hahaha
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