Loves
Loves in Chicago is a lively gay bar that offers a unique experience, particularly on weekend karaoke nights. The atmosphere is energetic, with a talented crowd and a high-quality sound system. The bar is known for its generous drink pours and friendly staff, although it can get quite crowded, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. The bar also supports various local leagues and organizations, adding to its community spirit.
While the bar has a quaint charm, some visitors have noted issues with crowding and an unpleasant odor. The karaoke lineup can be lengthy, with a wait that might test your patience. Despite these drawbacks, Loves remains a popular spot for those seeking a fun night out with good music and a welcoming environment. A new location is also in the works, promising more opportunities to enjoy the Loves experience.
Features and services of Loves
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Happy-hour drinks
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Customer Reviews
Loves has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on over 287 reviews on Google
Always fun, especially on weekend karaoke nights! As of writing, it starts at 9 PM Fri/Sat, and 8 PM on Sundays, then goes to just before last call. Be advised, this is not your typical bachelorette party's karaoke stage. The sound system is great, and the singers are generally *phenomenal*. It can be intimidating to get on stage here, but talent is absolutely celebrated! Liquor drinks pour heavy, so consider that before ordering a double. The staff are friendly and attentive, but the crowd inside can get so thick to the point it's hard to get a drink, find a seat, or even walk around. On weekdays, crowding isn't normally an issue, but on Fridays and Saturdays, I would generally advise arriving early (before 10 PM, in most cases) if you easily get claustro-/agoraphobic.
Quaint but full of energy at the same time. Friendly, kind, and funny staff that also sponsor various leagues and organizations across the city (including CMSA softball). The Moscow mule was delicious and the music was bumping. Thanks Bobby Loves They will be opening a new place at the old Berlin soon, too - i will be there 🌻
A bartender told a guy he is "so autistic he needs to never come back" after the bartender was refusing to give back another person THEIR OWN PHONE (theft?). Super disappointed and super disgusted. NEVER come here !
You might have to wait 2 hours to get on stage for karyoke. I’ve been to a few Saturday karaoke nights. Always the same DJ. The Venmo tip placards are new. If you tip the DJ and show the Venmo receipt he will move you up to the front of the list. He will point to the Venmo qr code when asking how long the wait is. Seems like the dj’s friends who sing screamo/heavy metal get on stage frequently which is cool, but the favoritism is annoying. The dj also seemed to not care about the length of the list because he enjoyed to talk between performances which was only 30 seconds, but with such a long wait, he needs to be more considerate of time. Most annoying thing last night was the dj getting on stage to sing a song after we had been waiting for 2 hours to sing. Very small, cute bar otherwise.
I do not know how to describe the fowl smell here. I came here last weekend with friends and tried again this weekend but it makes me nauseous, and the rest of my friend group (a couple of them regulars) can't take it either. Cell Block smells better than this.
Karaoke night on the weekends was great. Very crowded though. They check for IDs at the door, so be prepared.
Nice ppl, good vibes, but the place really does smell like a locker room. That other review wasn’t lying
Information about Loves
Address
Loves is located at 3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Website
The website of Loves is: loveschicago.com
Business Hours
Monday: 13:00–02:00
Tuesday: 15:00–02:00
Wednesday: 15:00–02:00
Thursday: 15:00–02:00
Friday: 15:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–03:00
Sunday: 12:00–02:00