The Redhead Piano Bar

05/04/2008 Posted by mibela

I have to agree with the previous rating of this place...My husband & I went there, and to be honest, they were not that nice to my husband...the so called bouncer at the door, was as rude and ignorant as one can be..Ususally when we smile our make a joke before entering a place, one always smiles and laughs back...not this jerk...I'm not saying that the whole staff was rude, or did not like mexicans, but the bouncer sure did not...And of course, he was a white guy..bald/glasses.... The music was the best part of the evening..

Pros: GREAT MUSIC

Cons: RUDE - IGNORANT PEOPLE WORKING THERE.

02/13/2008 Posted by TC21

I came here w/ a group of out of town friends/family from LA. The staff was rude to us and completely disrespectful and discrimenatory. My group was predominantly Hispanic and we felt very humiliated by the way we were treated. We noticed how another group of predominantly white individuals were treated differently. Even after asking for a manager they were just as rude. Little did they know we were accompanied by a State Attorney who works with the Department of Human Rights. Complaints were entered immediately. STAY AWAY AND DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME/MONEY.

Pros: NONE

Cons: EVERYTHING ABOUT IT

12/31/2007 Posted by silverdog1950

I was trying to entrertain my wife, and two grown sons ( one with his wife) on a recent shopping trip to the city. I had seen the sign for The Redhead many times and decided to venture in. What would best be descibed as a crusty old broad "greated" us outside and informed us the coat check was "mandatory". My wife had already entered the place when Ms. Charming began yelling hey!! Yo! you cant come in!! Although we were all well dressed and just come come from dinner in a nice restaurant nearby, she decided to turn us away because my youngest son had a pair of Nike shoes on. I understand dress codes...but come on! I suggested to our delightful hostess that she check into the 21st century.

11/04/2007 Posted by bmccarthy33

Talk about a want-to-be-classy bar. If you're going to expect customers to meet a dress code, the aura, building, and service should at least meet it. the impression from the interior and exterior of the building was one of a brothel and the interior is anything but classy. The service was one of the worst experiences I have ever had.The first time, I went with my friends, one of my good friends was not allowed in because his shoes did not meet the dress code. (They were trendy looking Sketchers). I understand the idea behind a dress code and that's fine. Just the way the bouncer and other staff members treated my friend, looking at him like trash, told me a lot about the service. The next time I went, I hoped it was different but was even more disappointed with the wait-staff. All that could be seen was a superior, unfriendly attitude. The music and bartenders are fine, and I would have no problem with the older crowd, but terrible service from the staff is too high of a price for me to pay to have fun. I even gave it a second chance because I had high expectations for it. You can go four blocks south to Hubbard to Howl at the Moon for music that is just as good and waiters and waitresses who don't ruin their customers' night out with rudeness. I find it interesting to see a review from a bartender who just so happens to think the bar he works at is great. It makes me wonder if the other good reviews are written by its rude staff members. It is definitely not worth your time or money and clearly a bar that gets its business from first-time tourists who are lured by what it claims to be (a classy, fun atmosphere) and not repeat business.

Pros: Piano music that you can get elsewhere, decent bartending

Cons: Everything else

10/01/2007 Posted by victoriatran

Strong drinks, sophisticated people, fun fun fun! Best music to hang out and chat...sing along...drink and socialize!

Pros: Great downtown prices

Cons: smokey...but ending Jan 08

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09/29/2007 Posted by crazyfun

I love this place!!!! Great Drinks, Great Bartenders, Great Hangovers! Sure, there is an older crowd early in the evening, but by 11 it's a bar that anyone who has even the minutest ability to have a good time will love. Service was impeccable, despite the craziness. And the bartenders know how to put on a show! Two guys and one girl in that small space, singing, laughing, and having fun, and never taking a break..Amazing! If you can't see the piano, watch the bar! There's a show no matter where you're at. Long live the Readhead!!!

Pros: Service and entertainment, Chicago Style

Cons: Staying out later than I should

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09/29/2007 Posted by kovabear

I must admit...I bartend at the Redhead.. I've only worked there for about a year, but, after 15 years in the service industry, it has proven to be the most respectable, fair, and fun of all my endeavors. I have a degree (and an 'almost' master's), and no one understands why I don't use it...All I can say is 'How many people go to work everyday doing something they truly enjoy?' I love my job....I get to entertain people, and be entertained at the same time...in a bar that is true Chicago, through and through.......Life is short.... Why not stay up all night and get the most out of it? Oh, and the piano players like to strip for shots. (Just kidding....that's only at the after hours party).....

Pros: vodka...lots of it

Cons: As far as I know, i'm the only con there..at least the only one on parole

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08/16/2007 Posted by letstravel

The service was poor and drinks were small. The manager seated us in the back of the bar, when I asked to move closer to the front he told me that it would be $ 50.00 to get a table towards the front of the bar. I said "there is no one here and I have to pay $ 50.00 to be closer "he said yes and gave me a nasty look. Listen to this ,ONE hour later he came back and wanted more money for the next hour. I asked him if I was in a stip club.This place should wake up and realize they are not the only game in town. Maybe it was my suit or that we were under 60 years old, either way it's know way to treat anyone.

Pros: it's dark

Cons: old age home

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05/25/2007 Posted by chakaz

Terrible place--very tourist-trap-y. Went because I heard it was a "hip" version of a piano bar but nothing could be further from the truth--un-fun, assembly line place--forced and plastic. Trying to be hip and exclusive, rather than congenial, but so not either--just depressing. "Bridge and tunnel/middle america" crowd and unfriendly, unsmiling, ape-like staff. DO NOT GO!!

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11/20/2006 Posted by okichich

The bar was quite dark (so dark in fact I could not read the martini list). The music was the same as any other piano bar but I have to admit this is the best one that I have been to. (it kind of feels like you are living the song 'Piano Man')

Pros: cool atmosphere

Cons: very dark

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