Small Bar

10/27/08

Best Hummus I've had in the city!

by jlouisechicago

Being a bit of a hummus connoisseur, I have taste-tested dozens of different kinds of hummus offered by various restaurants in the city. The hummus at Small Bar beats out even the hummus at all the Greek places I've tried! It's pretty spicy, so if you don't like your food spicy you probably shouldn't try it. But with the celery and carrots that come with it, I thought the spice was just right, especially the spice to garlic to bean ratio. It was just terrific! I may have to make a special trip down to Wicker Park from Andersonville just to have the hummus again. The beer list is nice, too.

• Pros: Hummus!! Nice waitress, laid-back atmosphere
• Cons: Parking was a drag.

09/21/08

the corner bar by wich all others will be measured

by whyme1024

this bar rocks. if you want beer they got beer! over 70 great beer and beers on draft. and it not just a lot of beer its actually many good beers. you like food, they got food! i like burgers. the ones here are made here and so are the fries.

great staff. old bar. sweet patio. good food.

and the best part is: normal people hang here.

• Pros: awsome
• Cons: cant smoke inside anymore

04/20/08

Holy Crazy Bartender, Batman!

by geektasticool

If you don't mind slow service, surly waitstaff, smelling like fried food, getting called ugly and vitriol-filled names and threatened with bodily harm by the scraggly, scrawny, skanky blond bartender and his meth-mouth side kick, then this bar is for you, because this is exactly what happened to me and my group of nine people on 4/17/08.

I admit, I made a mistake in purchasing a beer for someone who didn't have their ID on them (and quickly apologized to said bartender for my bar faux pas), but the situation absolutely did not warrant the bartender(s) to be as rude, threatening, and ugly as he was, not only to me, but to my entire group--of which none had said a word to him other than ordering their food and drinks.

If that's not your scene, I'd suggest staying far, far away from this place.

05/26/06

Oh how I love Small Bar

by quaffwine

This place is often the starting point - or more likely the fine ending to a fun evening out. Living in the neighborhood, I have come to revere this small establishment for the come as you are attitude, fantastic beer list and decent food. I have come alone, with friends, with family, coworkers -- the lot and always had a good time. On any given night there will be a wide range of characters inside the place, but somehow it always feels comfortable. Check it out. And special thanks to Anna for being a friend and a great barkeep.

• Pros: Beer list, Prompt Service, Come as you are
• Cons: Smoke, Can be crowded, Spirit selections