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Skylark

2149 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL | Map it  

60608 41.853159 -87.646498

(312) 948-5275 | View Website

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Neighborhoods:
West Side, Pilsen, Pilsen (Lower West Side)
Categories:
Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs

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Bar & Club Type of Music:
Gospel, Funk, Soul & R&B, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, Blues, Alternative Rock, Electronica, Folk & Bluegrass, Techno & Industrial, Country, Disco, Reggae, Punk, Ska, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop & Rap
Bar & Club Special Features:
After Work, 21 & Over, Smoking Permitted
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar Menu
Payment Methods:
Cash

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Review Highlights

ambiance
88%
“The one creepy uncle was fun at first, but when he told me I had a nice d*ck, I was apprehensive.”
drinks
100%
“As far as Skylark goes there are a bunch of different characters, a wide variety of music, and good tasting beer, with servers who know what they're serving.”
food quality
100%
“The food and drinks are great, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is always fun!”
menu variety
100%
“As far as Skylark goes there are a bunch of different characters, a wide variety of music, and good tasting beer, with servers who know what they're serving.”
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overall
100%
“We feel like it's a nice laidback place to get a drink at a good price.”
service
80%
“bartenders double as dj's to a mediocre sound system and the room was dimly lit on all three visits.”
value
100%
“The food and drinks are great, the prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere is always fun!” View Less

Reviews for Skylark

TheKuch

Member since Aug, 2008 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 4 years ago
4.0
August 20, 2008

Stay Out of My Bar. As far as Skylark goes there are a bunch of different characters, a wide variety of music, and good tasting beer, with servers who know what they're serving. The one creepy uncle was fun at first, but when he told me I had a nice d*ck, I was apprehensive. Bottom line: slightly tangy, but smooth finish.

*This goes out to the other reviewer(s). Keep your propoganda away from here! If you want to go to a "Trendy" bar or make subjective comments, then hang out in Wrigley or Wicker. You drive by this neighborhood and it gives you the right to spout of asinine comments about the local economic caste? Where were you 10 years ago?

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VideogameGroupie

Member since Mar, 2008 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
March 12, 2008

Tator tots with 3 dipping sauce. I like the photo booth. The place gets funny, silly . One night everyone was dancing through last call and there was a guy in cow suit moonwalking. Ah, the Skylark. good times.

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putonyourredshoes

Member since Jul, 2007 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 5 years ago
3.0
July 18, 2007

Excuse me for not being an "artist.". Been going here for a while and always loved it. The servers were always very courteous, and the crowd was always cool and very approachable. I think we can all agree Pilsen is changing, some say for the better, but I could argue that. With the higher property taxes and condos, Pilsen is attracting some trendsetters who I would rather avoid.

I agree with the review before mine; now when walking in this bar, it feels like if you're not part of the artist community, you're not welcome. Unfortunately, this nice little hidden away bar has turned into another North Side knockoff. Not the best of times anymore.

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arf_arf

Member since Nov, 2006 View Profile
6Reviews
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Joined 6 years ago
3.0
May 16, 2007

Pilsen's version of trendy. I'm from the area and this place was fun for a while, but now it's becoming very strange. The new flight of residents seem to have an attitude with patrons that are not artsy or uber trendy. The bartenders have a good attitude and the service is great.

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Contributor

Member since Aug, 2003 View Profile
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Joined 9 years ago
January 24, 2005

Friendly corner bar in Pilsen draws a local crowd with cheap bar food and no-frills atmosphere.. In Short
An all-ages neighborhood crowd gathers for beer, burgers, portabella sandwiches and tater tots in this dimly lit watering hole. Half-moon-shaped booths beckon low-key patrons as they trickle in to eat, drink, smoke and chat; seating also includes a comfy living room setup with couches in the front and about 20 stools lining a long wooden bar. Pinball, a light-up reindeer and a photo booth add a dash of quirkiness to the otherwise subdued decor.

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