The Original Mother's

📍 Gay bars in Chicago

5.2

From the Business offers a versatile event space in Chicago, blending functionality with a polished atmosphere. The venue stands out for its adaptability—ideal for gatherings like casino nights or private parties—thanks to a well-designed layout featuring a spacious dance floor with reflective mirrors and a pool table. Two distinct bars, one with hip-hop energy and another with a piano lounge ambiance, create a dynamic yet cohesive experience, though the drink selection leans toward classic sling cocktails.

Staff flexibility and a no-cover-charge policy (when applicable) add to the appeal, though occasional shifts in crowd size or music transitions may influence the overall vibe. The venue’s attention to detail in setup and ability to accommodate vendors and guests make it a practical choice for planners seeking a balance of style and efficiency.

Features and services of The Original Mother's

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sport

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Amenities

  • Toilet
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

The Original Mother's is in position 27 out of 33 in gay bars in Chicago

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Original Mother's has a rating of 4 out of 5 based on over 543 reviews on Google

Kelli Stuart

My team and I hosted a casino night holiday event here, and Sophia and her team were amazing in accommodating both our food/casino vendors & party guests! We have been getting the most positive feedback from the attendees and will absolutely be back next year. - - 1350 Management Team

Kelli Stuart ☆ 5/5
Joseph Mason

Excellent venue. I was extremely impressed on the setup of this establishment. They have a pool table and a nice dance floor with a mirror that makes the room look twice as large. Two bars with great drink selections.

Joseph Mason ☆ 5/5
Mimi

this bar is kind of split into two sections: the first section is playing hip hop and has its own bar, and then if you walk to the back there is a piano bar with its own bar. the sound of these conflicting styles of music, shockingly, don’t compete with each other. i was surprised it wasn’t absolutely packed on a friday night, but honestly it’s nicer to be in a mid-size crowd. there is no cover charge, they search your bag before you come in. the bar mainly has sling drinks, which i think is fine. (i saw another review who rated them down because the bar staff couldn’t make certain cocktails — a "sling drink", if you don’t know, is just a basic drink like gin+tonic, rum+coke, whiskey+7up. lots of bars only do sling drinks and that’s fine — just don’t come in expecting a full cocktail program and then rate them down for not having one). anyways, would come back!

Mimi ☆ 5/5
Daniel Mozley

This bar used to be cool. It is no longer. Paid a $10 cover per person on a Friday night, only to experience a DJ who wasn’t qualified to play a bar mitzvah and a bar that was basically empty on our arrival. I think this place mistakes its proximity to cool bars as being a cool bar itself. Well, I’m here to correct that misunderstanding. Do not waste your money on a cover for this place as you’ll be sorely disappointed by the music, ambience, and lack of crowd.

Daniel Mozley ☆ 1/5
Aiden NewMyer

Ashlee was the best bartender. She was so kind and made excellent drinks. Matt was super kind as well, best bouncer ever. Overall staff were cool and drinks were delicious

Aiden NewMyer ☆ 3/5
Kyle Hirsch

DO NOT try to celebrate a 21st birthday here! Came with twins who had just turned 21 on a recommendation from a server at a nice restaurant. We were denied at the door because "they were not 21 when we opened at 4pm." Stupid answer, stupid decision. Regardless of the place we will not return.

Kyle Hirsch ☆ 1/5
Tajai King

Went in at 2am on 01/06/25 and bartender was extremely rude. Me and my friends came in to get a drink for his birthday and did not even want to serve us and when trying to order she act like she didn’t wanna give us drinks then continue to just look at us and ask if we wanted drinks while ordering drinks then ask for manger and she just shakes her head no the ask for the owner or some type or corporate number she still refuse to even answer. Not sure if she thought we were going to spend money or what but still rude to treat someone trying to spend money in your establishment even after trying to tlk to her and tell her we were not trying to waste her time and really wanted drinks and still received the same attitude and told her we were in the same industry and would take care of her just to get the good service and still did not receive that.

Tajai King ☆ 1/5
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Information about The Original Mother's

Address

The Original Mother's is located at 26 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States

Phone

The phone number of The Original Mother's is +1 312-642-7251

Website

The website of The Original Mother's is: originalmothers.com

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 19:00–04:00
Thursday: 19:00–04:00
Friday: 19:00–04:00
Saturday: 19:00–05:00
Sunday: 19:00–04:00

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