Second Story Bar

157 E Ohio St #2, Chicago - 60611
107 reviews
Gay Bar Dive Bar
(312) 923-9536

Had a lovely $6 Blue Moon beer around 5pm here. Friendly place - mostly men and a few ladies. Great bartender who seemed to know everyone.I wanted to stay but didn't have any more cash. No credit cards accepted (my only complaint).

Coming to visit from Orlando I was so excited to visit this location due to having a location to visit with out being judge and it’s part of my community. Over all I understand 2 years ago we went through covid after everything is open no mask requirement I was shocked to hear that we needed our vaccination card …. If I was to travel internationally I would have it but I wasn’t who would have thought. Anyways that’s not why I was upset I was upset because the host at the door first of was not friendly gave attitude while delivering that information. I get it you have to follow rules but you just represented how the community is here in Chicago is and scared me away . But I did enjoy they friendly welcoming environment at the straight bar around the corner.

Trashy gay bar (in a good way)! This place clearly doesn't feature in the Architecture Tour of Chicago but you'll get a friendly welcome and even friendlier locals. Usual suspects in terms of drinks. ID and Covid Vaccine pass required. Cash only (ATM at the entrance)

Really bad service at the entrance , bartender nice person , security the worst

The door person required proof of vaccination and a photo ID to get in. The bartender was brash but in a good way. Reminded me a lot of Stinky at the Blazing Saddle in DSM. We will return again.

Must show vaccination, regardless of negative test results. It’s already bad enough you have to wear a mask ?

Cash only, bbs!

Drinks were OK. Bartender was fine at first, i tipped very well.. Then he became a quite rude,, very quickly. Not sure why. He had a "moment " I guess. Kinda sad,, we would have stayed. Either way, won't be back.

Cash only and the bartender was incredibly rude and unhelpful. Acted as if not knowing it was cash only made my friends and I unworthy and a joke. Felt very disrespected. Also, the bartender was not wearing a mask, which doesn’t follow the statewide indoor mask mandate.

Place was warm and inviting for a very small bar for some outsiders from Tucson, however the bar tender made the experience terrible. First, its cash only. Second, he asked, "what do you want?" and then proceeded to ignore my drink request after I asked for a Blue Moon. He went on to help others with their drinks. I was going to tip him well, as that is my nature, but he didn't deserve my money. Poor experience and manners. I understand this is the big city but this was terrible business manners. To the tattooed neck bar tender, I will never go back because of this experience. The emojis were cute In the bar though! ???