Horseshoe
(773) 549-9292
4115 N Lincoln Ave
(at Belle Plaine Avenue)
Chicago,
IL
60618
41.9564
-87.6803
Neighborhoods: North Side, North Center
Hours:
Mon-Fri 5pm-1am
Sat 11:30am-3am
Sun 11am-2am
What People Are Saying About Horseshoe
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The Scene
What this three-sectioned theme bar lacks in authenticity, it makes up for in good times. The front live-music area has a small stage; the central pool-and-darts room features a bar with a horseshoe-shaped service corner where good-natured female bartenders serve up Lone Stars. A wood-paneled rear area has three booths and five tables; walls are decorated with chicken-wire displays of glowing Thunderbird bottles. On weekends, displaced Southerners whoop it up with curious barhoppers while local bands get rootsy.
The Draw
Between the music, cowboy hats, over-the-top "distressed" decor (bathrooms feature sinks set atop a moonshine still), it's an experience. Bartenders pull eight drafts (Bitburger and Blue Moon among them) while the kitchen turns out baskets of smoked meat, pulled pork sandwiches, sides such as steak fries or beans and slabs of ribs.
User Reviews
palsteve
April 20, 2009
They were having a jam session and it was great, I hope it continues. Some really good players were there, had to figure out that it was Blue Willie T singing the blues.
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thanise
March 21, 2009
this place rocks> live music most nights of the week and a great menu make this place a staple in my book>
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CSMobileUser3
March 10, 2009
A friend of mine and I went to this place on a Sunday Afternoon. We walked in and the place was empty. We were the only ones in there besides the bartender. It was kinda awkward at first. We ordered Bloody Mary's, and it was awful. It tasted like steak sauce over ice. I sent it back and settled for one of the many beers on tap. We ordered some 50 cent wings for an appetizer. They tasted phenomenal!!! I also had a sliced brisket sandwich. It was good, but nothing to write home about. Overall, I enjoyed our meal, the food is inexpensive, and the service was decent. I would consider going back, hopefully next time there will be more people in there.
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Where to Sit:
On live music nights, you'll hear what's happening on stage everywhere; even the bathrooms have speakers.
Know Before You Go:
While the restrooms are marked for men and women, individuals tend to use whichever is available, but only one at a time.
The Extras:
Sunday morning brunch is served from 11am to 3pm. The bar continues to stay open until 2am on Sunday night.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Billiards Bars
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
