Sea of Happiness
Chicago, IL 60611-2726
Phone: (312) 787-2721
- Cross Street:
- Erie Street
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Grand
- Best of Citysearch:
- Dive Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-2am, Sat 11am-3am
Editorial Review for Sea of Happiness – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
A seascape painted wall in the foyer of the hotel draws curious passers-by into a small, smoky, carpeted room equipped with scant seating, a single television and a few old-timer regulars. The loose nautical theme is most apparent in the bar's name and a life preserver on the wall. The small bar serves mostly inexpensive draft beer, but can whip up any classic cocktail, served in small, worn-in glassware.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasA rickety dart board makes for simple entertainment when there's no game on.
User Reviews for Sea of Happiness
10/20/2006 Posted by songus
Spent a couple days at the Cass Hotel, so after going out for the evening we stopped in for one more before heading to the room. What a dive! Some guy was trying to steal beer from over the bar and all of a sudden these guy came out of nowhere and beat him and his buddy down. They claimed to be security from somewhere and then were holding them for the cops. After a minute or two they let them go, crazy time. I was very uncomfortable at this place. Anyone who thinks this is a good place has never acctually been even to an average bar. What a pit and very dirty.
Pros: None
Cons: Where to start....
12/23/2003 Posted by coatesdj
This place is a refreshing break from the usual overpriced River North dreck, and is always hoppin', although a bit crowded. The jukebox is great and the bartenders are a hell of a lot of fun. Always a necessary stop downtown for me.
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