Alice's Lounge Info
Amenities
Service options
Highlights
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Bar games
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Fast service
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Great beer selection
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Great cocktails
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Karaoke
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Live music
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Live performances
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Dancing
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Happy hour drinks
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Hard liquor
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Wine
Dining options
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Outside food allowed
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Seating
Amenities
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Gender-neutral restroom
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Restroom
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Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Groups
Planning
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Parking
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Free street parking
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
I make sure i come to this bar EVERY time I fly out of Chicago (5-6x/yr). The bartenders are awesome. It's also right off the blue line.
Tonight is the only bad experience I've had here: I convinced a friend from Chicago to meet me here and we waited for three hours to sing and nothing. Completely ruined the excellent reviews i was giving her about the place. The normal KJ is excellent. He's a little older and is really funny but the young guy with the glasses and long black hair sucks. I won't be back if he's here, which is so unfortunate. I tell EVERYONE about this place.
The bar itself was amazing. Bartenders were great but the dj for karaoke (did not have his name but younger guy with glasses, a mustache, and long black hair) was awful. My friend and I sang 2 songs when the bar was dead we each put in a request for another song expecting it to be delayed due to new people in the bar (we understand, let those who have not sang to sing before those who have sang) but after 3 hours and a monetary tip (because he said “money talks”) no recognition. Finally went up to the dj to ask about the wait and he said “you sang a bunch in the beginning” … sir we sang 2 songs when there were MAYBE 10 people in the bar. Again the ACTUAL bar staff was amazing but this Karaoke dj was terrible. Only cared about favoritism and whoever paid him the most. Sorry for the bad review because the bar staff was great but the karaoke guy was awful and honestly ruined it.
I've been coming here for 13 years, it's my favorite little spot. Its my Cheers! I was a bit apprehensive at first when it got bought but the new owners are awesome af along with the rest of the staff! Shout out to the old G's Fred and Honorata! I highly recommend if you are a karaoke fan, you're going to have a great time ♡
Came here with a friend to celebrate my birthday. We bought drinks and immediately signed up for karaoke. It was super dead but figured we’d stay. There were about 10 people there and a group of 6 people also celebrating a birthday. We waited over 2.5 hour, and they never ended up calling me up. The same 6 people were going up the entire time. It was a disappointing night to say the least.
Been at this kareoke bar when it was a great place to have a good time with a friendly atmosphere, etc. Too bad Alice (previous owner) is gone because it shows. Now it's all about their shady reputation plus several comments that since new ownership, Alice's has become downright racist with discourteous bartenders, rude escalating staff. In an nutshell, expect an overly unpleasant atmosphere.
Unfortunately, I thought people were just being dramatic and decided to take my chances since I was meeting friends at last minute. Huge mistake, totally regret it. Negative comments and all shenanigans regarding this bar are beyond accurate.
I was treated so horribly that I will never return and will tell everyone I know about my experience. I had been there for half an hour waiting for my friends to arrive. The gentleman that checks ID's angrily demanded that I buy a drink or leave. This bar gets overcrowded and goes over capacity when it comes to letting people in, therefore; needless to say, the crowd was in shock by the way he spoke to me. I was extremely humiliated. Of course I was planning on making a purchase but guess it didn't happen soon enough for his majesty. Totally understandle that high sales of alcohol and consumption are their priority but it was this entitled individual's aggressive and hateful tone while waiting for my friends that is unacceptable and senseless. I have never been treated so shabbily in my life. Proceeded to inform the bartender of the situation and while she seemed to acknowledge the above mentioned individual's treatment was completely out of line, refused to contact the owner when I respectfully requested her to do so. Mafia style, unscrupulous patronozing staff who will make any memorable night a nightmare. Furthermore, saw other girls get terribly handled by this security, aggressive on top of racist, never in my life I'll be returning to this misognist discriminatory kareoke bar when there are plenty awesome out there with the added value of common decency.
Ladies, you’ve been warned. We went here for my Bachelorette party couple weeks ago. Kareoke guy was incredibly rude. My girls just wanted to request a song and even came up with choices that fit the theme, but were met with insults, especially my trans friends. The bartenders ok, filthy place, (puke all over the bathroom floor!!!), guys rubbing all over, bouncer oblivious to the fact, wouldn't go here again.
I met an old friend of mine that I used to do karaoke with in Germany at her recommendation. This place was everything I could ask for in a karaoke bar. Great sound system, good queue management, friendly staff and an absolute blast. Kelsey took good care of us behind the bar, and Joe kept the night rolling with the tunes. If I lived here. I would be a regular.
My only gripe is that my friend is in a wheelchair and there’s a pretty big step up to get in the place. He managed but if you have a motorized chair it might be difficult. The bathroom was a tight squeeze but manageable
Jan,2024. Seemed like the perfect local dive bar especially late nights. But the staff actually ruin the vibe so catastrophically. Infamous Kreepy Karaoke Man was honestly just unpleasant to be around & radiated negative energy. Never played our song after 2+ hours w multiple people going twice. Funny way to run a karaoke bar. Not funny haha funny weird. He also stared and I do mean ???? STARED at my (L)GBT friends after they kissed. This scared me. Bartender guy threw a bit of a tantrum when someone drunk broke a glass. I get it's annoying to clean but it's also 1 am and a bar where people are drunk. This was nearly 3 months ago. I was thinking of giving this place another go but lo and behold I see reviews detailing the same old shenanigans from the staff, since then. & the karaoke man is still there. Pass. 2 stars bc there was a bar & I was able to obtain a drink.
Quick Facts About Alice's Lounge
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Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 07:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Thursday | 07:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Friday | 07:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
| Saturday | 07:00 PM - 05:00 AM |
| Sunday | 07:00 PM - 04:00 AM |
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