Empire Liquors: User Reviews

Great spot. Love the...
By nicki from Chicago, IL, May 8, 2007

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Great spot. Love the decor, fantastic music and friendly staff. It was a bit hot in there, but they say the a/c will be fixed next week.

Tried to get in on...
By Bar Lover from Chicago, IL, April 27, 2007

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Tried to get in on a weekend, granted it was late but they wouldn't even let my friend in to use the restroom while we waited in line. RUDE bouncers. Then they let another girl in who KNEW someone. I've never experienced such rudeness.

I love this bar. It's...
By Kate from Chicago, IL, April 1, 2007

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I love this bar. It's club, but without that Lincoln Park yuppie vibe. Most of the DJs are awesome, the drinks are reasonably priced, and the bartenders/staff are great. This is a great place to go if you are in Wicker Park and want to dance!

Love it! The new wed....
By Pete from Chicago, IL, March 20, 2007

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Love it! The new wed. night DJ is fantastic.. rock n roll all night great specials from the $2 PBR to the $4 sky.. will be there every week!

I actually really like this...
By Janet from Chicago,, IL, February 22, 2007

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I actually really like this place on Wednesdays. Not as crowded as the weekends, really easy to get a seat, and the DJs are not the typical crappy club mash-up types. Only problem is I usually end up leaving smashed. Damn you, shot-loving bartenders!

my friends and I checked...
By Court from chicago, IL, January 24, 2007

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my friends and I checked it out one night because it was an easy neighborhood option. The place is beautiful and it was as good a crowd as I've seen anywhere in the city. We'll be back.

Just like every 'trendy' spot...
By Brian from Chicago, IL, January 23, 2007

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Just like every 'trendy' spot in the city except this one invades Bucktown, has 4 bartenders behind a crowded bar who crawl from pour to pour and a DJ who couldn't set the mood with his derivative selection .

Is there need for another bar in Chicago that considers itself trendy, yet fails to differentiate itself from the countless other clones all over the city?

According to the packed main room, unfortunatley yes.
Atleast you've got options in this part of town. A lot better options.

Not worth it. The bounces...
By Jen from Chicago, IL, January 13, 2007

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Not worth it. The bounces are rude and the atmosphere is NOT that cool. There are so many other place in Wicker Park worth going to.

Small Lounge with a plain...
By South Loop from Chicago, IL, January 7, 2007

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Small Lounge with a plain interior. Not very creative. Depressing "reserved" cards at empty tables dominate the limited seating. The doorman aggressively promotes the coat check to the point of ridiculous statements like "if you don't check your coat, you have to leave it on." (very sad). Loud music drowns conversation while a vacant dance floor awaits with a lonely dj. They will take your bar stool away when the place starts to fill up! (yes, this happened). Considering the far better options throughout the immediate are, don't bother with this bar.