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Motel Bar

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Motel Bar

5.8^/10

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"Get the Brown Derby!"(2 Tips)
"Wifi password is: themotelbar - no spaces, no caps"(2 Tips)
"Try the side car - it's an awesome old school cocktail"(6 Tips)
"Awesome drink selection + jukebox jams"(2 Tips)

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James BregenzerSeptember 28, 2011
Been here 100+ times
At $10, the Motel Bar's "Old Fashioned" is an expensive drink but honestly well worth it. Two of these are all you need and easily replaces an evening's round of PBRs.
Fast CompanyFebruary 14, 2011
This kitschy cocktail joint--modeled after a '60s roadside motel--is located in the same building as Groupon’s Chicago headquarters, which makes it a popular after-hours employee hangout.
Dan GeigerDecember 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the Brown Derby! On the whole, the drinks are overpriced but service is good and the vibe is chill.
L KAugust 27, 2014
Southwest chicken salad is good for lunch. Nice selection of beers for a quick after-work gathering.
J MJuly 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The McMotel burger is the best damn burger under $6 , bar none.
@MisterHirschAugust 29, 2010
Very cool spot with great cocktails... Also, its not exactly mixology, but when the outside patio is open - try the frozen vodka lemonade slurpees.
Andrew MondtApril 12, 2013
Good eats but oh boy is it totally Douchelandia. The skinny jean industry would collapse if the patrons here stopped buying them.
Danny SnyderApril 27, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Get there early on a Friday for a table. Place fills up fast!
Adrián MugnoloApril 25, 2014
Beer was great, cocktails were great.
Poggled Party-PatrolMay 4, 2011
$22 for Beerscool Tasting Events ($42 Value) at Motel Bar! Buy now from poggled.com or directly from Poggled's iphone/android application!
Anne McMillinJuly 31, 2014
the owner of motel bar starts fights with food trucks and has called the police on them because he knows his business cannot stand competition. do not support this business
Caitlin CampbellAugust 10, 2011
Try the side car - it's an awesome old school cocktail
Brent PayneAugust 23, 2011
Free Wi-Fi. The password is: themotelbar and the network is obvious.
Cari SekendurAugust 26, 2011
PBR's are $4, everything else is well over $9, so pick your poison wisely.
Eli GratzMay 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Wifi password is: themotelbar - no spaces, no caps
Gregory DuchekDecember 22, 2013
Grab a bite & stamp your passport!
James AdamJanuary 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The most under rated wings in the city
iSapien 1956672March 10, 2015
Popped my cherry, not as stuffy as I was expecting.
@JoeTBAAugust 14, 2012
The truffle mayo is key to any burger or fries!
Rob KolminMarch 25, 2015
Great fish tacos
Matt OwensJanuary 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Their new POS is boss. Support is better!!
Sergio TrujilloMay 20, 2011
Awesome drink selection + jukebox jams
Marquise NealNovember 10, 2012
Be careful when you are here with co-workers!
Ashish ShahSeptember 21, 2016
Truffle fries
Abhishek PillaiJuly 23, 2012
Be ready to wait a long time for any kind of service
Roxana JaveJuly 23, 2010
Cool place, great pizzas and strong drinks!
KatherineJuly 3, 2012
Good prices. Service can be really slow.
Nick ChurikOctober 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Buffalo chicken wrap is unreal
Chrissy HNovember 24, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Wed is $5 burger day!
James BregenzerJuly 29, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Try a $6 brown derby during happy hour
Scott SachnoffApril 5, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Decent Tilapia special and thry took mt Groupon a day AFTER it expired!!!
Sandy GordonJuly 22, 2011
Don't come here if you are on a tight schedule or in a hurry. It seems this motel operates on a vacation mentality.
Michael ConwellJune 6, 2010
Been here 25+ times
They have the best doorman his name is adam
Alex MackintoshOctober 20, 2012
Soks is THE SHIT
Ken PelletierDecember 5, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Belgian style frittes!
Mathew RanauroFebruary 19, 2010
Legit jukebox.
Judd MorgensternJanuary 13, 2010
Fish tacos
Damon AlexanderJune 25, 2014
Here's a tip. Stop sucking. Lame lame place

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