This is a great bar if you want a good martini! Â The weekend crowd tends to be a little older than the other bars on Western, which I definitely appreciate. Â Prices aren't too bad, atmosphere is good and if you don't like it, there's a handful of bars right down the street. Â I say try it once and have a martini that the bartender suggests - can't go wrong!
Review Source:I read some favorable reviews of this place, and, since I live a few blocks away, dropped in to try it.
First of all, O'Rourke's is NOT in Beverly--it's in Morgan Park (107th is the northern boundary of MP; this is 1/2 mile away from Beverly).
Second, we didn't even bother going up to the bar--this place was loud, the floor was sticky, and it reeked of beer. There was no discernable "atmosphere." Â I know: typical Western Ave. watering hole, but the reason we wanted to try O'Rourke's was because it sounded kind of different.
I may give this another try at some point, if only to sample their martinis. But if you want a bar that's a bit of a stand-out, keep looking.
Great neighborhood bar. Â Beer is always cheap, martinis are more expensive (usually $8+ each). Â A huge variety of martinis. Â The bartenders are awesome, and the atmosphere is always really great - just people out having a good time. Â Not the typical "Irish" bar, a little more modern and funky. Â They just opened the piano bar, which definitely sets it apart from the other bars in the 'hood.
Review Source:What a fun spot! I didn't know what I was getting into, as most of my Beverly bar experiences haven't been the most positive. Either there's been a fight or some sort of chest-puffing. I am just way too old to deal with idiots when I should be having a good time. But, O'Rourke's is different. It doesn't quite all go together, but that's what makes it awesome.
It's a bar. In Beverly. With an Irish name. That serves Chocolate Cherry-tinis. And beer. With a bookcase. With a fireplace. With books. Not too many. With a lounge singer who comes equipped with a keyboard, computer AND A DRUMMER. Who sings Aretha Franklin. While bathed in reddish lighting. Oh yeah. And, sports plays on the tvs. And all of this combines to make a wonderfully beautiful mess. The bar does a lot, but in doing so, it appeals to a lot of people. Neighborhood folks like it. Northsiders like it. I saw older folks and hipsters. Men and women. People of every race. I never felt out of sorts or unwelcome. I was pretty impressed.
I imagine that in the next week or so, it might be pretty crowded. But, after that, I can see myself hanging out here and having a few cherry-tin...beers. Having a few beers. And lounging atop the red-glowing banquettes and singing along to Aret... Sports. And watching sports. There were no witnesses!!
Whoever had the idea to move our Young Adult Board meetings to O'Rourke's is a genius. Â What? Â It has office in the name at least, jeez. Â
The front nook is a great place to sit, talk, drink...oh and get down to business, this is a meeting after all. Â
I had a lemon drop martini, which at $8 is fair for martinis but pricey if you're broke. Â I also grabbed a couple beers. Â They have the Goose Island seasonal beers on tap. Â Pretty solid place, though the service was a bit spotty. Â Hopefully it was just an off night, because luckily we'll be having more meetings here in the future.
I just threw a party here and I can tell you plenty about this place:
The staff, from the owner down to the barback, were so amazing. So helpful. From the moment we approached them about MAYBE having a party there, they were beyond accomodating.
The space is gorgeous; absolutely perfect for a party. All attendees were duly impressed and all party planners were greatly relieved.
And for Concerned C: Â Our guests were of all races and ages; no one felt dismissed or poorly treated at this place. I hope you were there on an off-time. I know in that neighborhood, more attitudes than you would think or imagine are ignorant. Really, sadly, ignorant. But, I recommend you give it one more chance.
O'Rourke's Office is sponsoring the Girls' Night Out Auction Preview Party on Feb. 5th and the 38th Benefit & Auction on Feb. 21 at the Beverly Arts Center. Thanks O'Rourkes!
Also, props to the Graphic Designer who made their logo - it's very chic & stylish. Perfect for a martini bar!
This joint definitely isn't the best martini bar I've ever been to but it's up there. It seems Jen N. and the rest of the Beverly moms have found their way out the front door and now this place is a great time. I went with all 20 somethings and found the place filled with them on an early Friday night. I was drinking Old Fashioneds and they were perfect. I tried a little of everyone's martinis and they were really good. If your looking for a relaxed time with some friends or on a date head over to O'Rourkes
Review Source:Seriously, the decor at this place looks like the designer was a first year design student that watches waaaaay to much Trading Spaces.  "Funky" IKEA lights, upholstered panels with ribbon stuck up on the wall, the poor arrangement of tables and chairs  Eeak.  This place was trying to go for the upscale-martini bar feel but in my opinion fell flat.  Really. freaking. flat.
The clientele was mostly leathery women in their late 30s - 40s.... some husbands were is tow as well. Â It was obvious Beverly moms use this as a venue for "cocktails and girls nights out." Â
The Martini's are strong and priced around $7-$8 but at times use lower grade vodkas. Â Also, there is no real originality to the martini menu, it's as though they simply photocopied one from every other place with a martini list.
The beer list was weak, but the whiskey pours were generous.
Not worth a drive, not even a few blocks.
My day on the South-side part 2. So we started the night with 11 but after dinner only 4 of us were able to roll ourselves down the street to the local pub. So this is where it gets crazy!! I swear to you this is a North-side bar, everything about it, the drinks -martinies and wine, the decor is sophisticated with lounge seating and blacklit bar, the music, and cool bartenders. The only thing different is the people. It was almost like a twilight episode or maybe a David Byrne song "This is not my beautiful North-side bar". It was for the most part pretty cool. The people were a little weird, mostly older, but that's who they cater to......... a lot of cougars.
So if your lost somewhere on the South-side, stop and have a drink or two and just people watch.
Cheers
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