Justin's
(773) 929-4844
3358 N Southport Ave
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9429
-87.6642
Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview
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The Scene
This big corner joint's two large rooms are split by a massive bar; TVs broadcast loads of satellite-beamed sports. Vintage athletic memorabilia and buffalo heads add character, as do curiosities such as a reproduction of the Irish Republic Declaration, wall-mounted jukeboxes and an antique condom dispenser. Out back, a spacious beer garden outfitted with stools and tables features its own full bar and is illuminated by old-fashioned streetlights.
The Draw
In the warmer months, Justin's claim-to-fame beer garden reopens, and it becomes a popular--but thankfully not jammed--post-Cubs game hangout. Young professionals from near and far (including more females than at similar bars) mix it up. In any season, the food menu is more adventurous than typical bar grub rosters, and a formidable 15 beers on tap (including Stella, Hoegaarden and Nitro) are worth getting to know.
User Reviews
jacko75
January 09, 2009
It's a nice place to sit outside in the summer. On more than one occasion though when going at night the bartender was wasted, rude and picking fights. He was an awful to me and my girlfriend for no reason. Later in the night he picked a fight with a guy sitting a few seats down. Ridiculous. Food is just ok, tater tots are a highlight. The other people behind the bar refuse to do anything about it and are not much better than him. Avoid this place, too many other great bars in the immediate vicinity to waste your time with people who are going to be rude.
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elcind
October 03, 2008
This is my first review as I usually do not write these, but I have been to Justin's a few times and live in the neighborhood. I really like the bar, beer garden, and I have always had great food, but the one thing I do not like is the lack of weekly drink specials. I understand no specials on the weekends, but I like to go places during the week that have some sort of drink deal. I am a student and tend to frequent places that have at least a decent special and it seems that everytime I have been there, they do not offer anything but the obscure beer of the month. When it comes down to it, if I want to go out on a Monday, I usually try to go somewhere that is not going to cost me my very small paycheck. Especially since there are a ton of bars in the same area that offer great deals during the week.
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Anonymous
May 15, 2008
If you are looking to grab a beer and snack before the game and do not mind a bit of a hike to the ballpark, then this is a great choice. Or you can watch the games there on either one of their 13 tv's. Great bar food and the prices are good too.
read full reviewThe Details on Justin's
Save Money:
The bar usually features one special all season long, like discount beer buckets.
Know Before You Go:
All lunch and dinner items (including specials such as barbecue pork sandwiches, pita wraps and chicken Marsala) are made to order, so expect to wait at least one drink for your food to arrive.
Category:
Restaurants, Sports Bars, Beer Gardens, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Capacity:
210
