Ollie's Lounge

Ms. Ollie is the best. Great gin and tonics (I had three). My friend and I walked into a birthday party and were offered yummy food, although I don't think that's an everyday thing.

Definitely stop by this neighborhood bar.

Ollie's is the best. One of my favorite bars in the city. A terrific neighborhood dive with tons of character, cheap drinks, and lots of friendly competition on the pool table. Miss Ollie and her bartenders take good care of you and make you feel like part of the family.

After living a few blocks from this neighborhood staple for over 6 years, I finally gathered a group of my closest friends and said we are going to Ollie's for my birthday...and it did not dissappoint! Music was great...the DJ was playing a lot of early 90s R&B. Great little dance floor.  The people were a mix of locals and very friendly.  Ollie was so cute and gracious!  She reminded me of a mother hosting her kid's birthday party. She provided us with a complimentary bottle of champagne towards the end of the night. The whole bar staff were great. I read about this bar in a book about Chicago's best dive bars...but I would not label this place as just a "dive bar" as it is truly a unique hidden gem that has withstood the test of time.