(773) 244-0400
1622 W Belmont Ave
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9397
-87.6693
Neighborhoods: Lakeview, North Side
What People Are Saying About Bungalow Bar
The Editor
Robyn Galbos
Citysearch
The Scene – "Sophisticated" and "cozy" are two words that alternately come to mind as you step into this urbane lounge. The decor is decidedly modern, but it's nowhere near sterile: A central fireplace, soft amber lighting and flickering votive candles give a warm glow to the room. The marriage of dark wood, burnt-umber walls and Prairie-style design adds to the homey feel. Semicircular booths provide cozy nooks for quiet conversation, while oversized bar stools provide a perfect perch for regulars requiring less intimacy. – – The Draw – The lounge lures an attractive,…
04/03/09
Thursday Night Music Quiz
by PineStreet
Think you know music? The Bungalow LoungeBar wants you to prove it--or at least have fun trying. Beginning Thursday, April 9 at 8pm, and continuing every Thursday, Lakeview’s Bungalow LoungeBar will quiz participants on song lyrics, trivia, music clips (think “Name that Tune”) and more. Participants will play in teams of five people or less and can create their own team or be grouped into a team at the quiz. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
“Chicagoans know music,” says Aaron Hogan, the Bungalow’s owner, “and I don’t mean one or two BonJovi or Britney Spears songs. I mean every genre, every decade from stadium rockers to small indie bands.” Hogan says the content of the quiz will reflect this same broad spectrum of music interests.
“If you own an iPod, listen to the radio, or watch MTV, you’ll do well on the quiz,” Hogan continues. “To win, though, you’re going to need to know one or two ‘B-sides’--and know what a B-side is!”
Hogan has had a life-long passion for music and it was knowing an obscure “B-side” that landed him the ultimate prize: his wife. “She decided she was going to marry me on our first date after I said Beyond Belief by Elvis Costello was one of my favorite songs.”
Never underestimate the power of knowing your music.
- Pros: Example: best croissants in town
- Cons: What are the drawbacks?
06/10/07
Snobby staff, overpriced weak drinks
by 75sasha
Not worth the time or money. The servers and bartenders act as if they are doing you a favor by asking you your order.
- Pros: Lots of parking, because no one goes there
- Cons: Price, rude staff, weak drinks
06/10/06
Trendy
by mazter22
Great decor, great location, parking available all over neighborhood. Fantastic crowd! Easily assessible to transportation. One problem is the over priced bar menu, $7 jack and coke that has practically no Jack and is in a 12oz glass. Wine is reasonably priced and so are the beers, but mixed drinks are terribly priced and they have little liquour in them.
If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of other Belmont areas the Bungalow Loungebar is the place to be any night of the week.
- Pros: trendy, good music, great parking in area
- Cons: over priced mixed drinks!
The Details on Bungalow Bar
Parking:
Forget public transportation--the lounge actually has parking, thanks to a city-owned lot behind the building.
Category:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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