Gold Star Bar

(773) 227-8700

1755 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622 41.9031 -87.6716

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Neighborhoods: West Side, Wicker Park

What People Are Saying About Gold Star Bar

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The Scene – As slick sushi bars and trendy night spots push into Ukrainian Village, the Gold Star's an unabashed workingman's bar from old Chicago. Now a low-rent, hip hangout for area residents (though the walls have been painted white and red), it's still comfortably divey. – – The Draw – The dress-down generation's bike messengers, art school grads and 9-to-5ers mix it up here, occupying all the green plastic lawn chairs at the '50s diner tables on a given Friday night. Football posters welcome Green Bay Packers fans who frequent the bar. Stay awhile for a shot at…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/14/08

The last of the great neighborhood bars.

by lalalastname at Citysearch

In a neighborhood that has essentially become "Lil' Lincoln Park", it's heartening to see the Gold Star holding its own. For longtime residents of Wicker Park/West Town, the Gold Star has always been a truly neighborhood bar. City workers, artists, sport fans and the great unwashed have always mingled peacefully here and it is my sincere hope that that continues to happen as the streets outside get gobbled up by greedy developers. Friendly, attentive barkeepers, good prices and one of the best jukeboxes in the city. Leave your credit cards and snotty attitude at the door, please.

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/31/05

What a Joke

by carnivore63 at Citysearch

They say they have been open for 20 plus years seems like 20 mins on my estimation .. If your not a so called REGULAR dont bother not worth your time to stop in for a so called cold beer.. Your time is good elswhere

  • Cons: service, pricy, atmosphere
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/03

Be yourself

by chunkluv at Citysearch

Grab a seat, talk to a stranger, be yourself. This bar is great, very laid back and you never have to wait for a beer. Show up in your new duds or put on your pajamas and head on in.

  • Pros: Inexpensive, Laid back
  • Cons: Can get crowded

The Details on Gold Star Bar

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Taverns, Billiards Bars

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Jukebox

Bar & Club Special Features:

Smoking Permitted, 21 & Over

Minimum Age:

21

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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