Howl at the Moon: User Reviews

Halloween
By SonnyWest from West Loop, November 2, 2009

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I had a blast here! The guys sang great, upbeat songs & we danced our little hearts out! It was a great place to start the night!

Fun Place!!
By Becky15349 from Lakeview, July 19, 2009

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I went to Howl at the Moon last night for the first time last night - I'd heard mixed reviews of it in the past, but all my like-minded friends always said it was awesome, so I went, and it was AWESOME!! I am a huge fan of dueling piano bars, and this was SO fun - they played great, were friendly, the drinks were good (allbeit a litle on the small side) , I will definitely go back! Its a positive vibe kind of place, lots of happy singing people, I really liked it! It was exactly what I needed :D

awful
By sanders1980 from lakeview, April 14, 2009

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I have lived in Chicago for 10+ years and had never been to howl at the moon, and now I know why. It has to been the cheesiest bar in Chicago. It was full of tourist and i would have to guess suburbanites. The absolute worst bar in Chicago hands down. If you want to see dueling pianos go to Sluggers.

Howlin' Good Time for us!
By kja from visitor, July 17, 2008

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This place is great for all. We are in our mid 40's and we danced all night all over this place. There were lots of 20 somethings there but they mingled and danced right next to us and with us without problems. We sang & hollered & danced & drank & laughed all night long! Luckily our hotel was across the street and we danced & sang & hollered our way back to our room! I recommend this place for a great time!

Are you kidding me?
By Rockhome from South Loop, April 7, 2008

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With so many places in Chicago for original entertainment, why would you go some place that offers a hackneyed, played out variety show lacking anything original. Every time I've seen the dueling pianos bit it has been the same. Couple that with expensive drinks on top of a cover, this place offers no good reason to stop by.

THE BEST EVER
By melc723 from rochester, October 31, 2007

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Every time that I visit Chicago, I go to HOWL AT THE MOON! It never fails to be a good time!!!! The drinks are made with skill, the paino's are loud and the crowd is fun. By far the most fun on any weekend!!! When I lived there, there was always a line down the block on the weekends, but woth the wait!!! Very worth the wait. If you want to mix with a fun crowd and be entertained at the same time, this is the place to be!!!

I had written them an...
By Erica from Pittsburgh, Pa, September 8, 2007

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I had written them an email prior to coming, & they told me I would get discounts for my birthday. When we got there, it was even better than I expected! My husband & I both got discounted drinks all night and we had an absolute blast!!

Don't expect to find the...
By Jerry from Chicago, IL, August 27, 2007

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Don't expect to find the Fabulous Baker Boys or High-backed leather, supper-club-style booths here. This isn't a nightclub or lounge. What it is, though, is a good time if you're capable of letting your hair down and singing along. The crowd varies from the young to the old but is constant insofar as most of the people there are drinking heavily. For what it is, I loved it - loud, energetic, slightly honky-tonk but without the mullets. I had a blast. If you're looking for a lounge, go elsewhere. Otherwise, grab a drink and warm up the pipes.

The most awkward social scene...
By cj from Chicago, September 2, 2006

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The most awkward social scene I have ever experienced...a lot of drunk 30-50 somethings dancing and signing out of tune. The drinks are expensive and twice when I went to get a drink, the bar tenders were too busy dancing on top of the bar to serve me. I woud not recommend it.

If you can't get tickets...
By Erik from Chicago, IL, November 26, 2005

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If you can't get tickets to Second City, you can see the bad lounge act made famous by Murray and at Howl. The piano players, while banging out standards like "I'm a little teacup", "It's raining men", and college fight songs shill for money at every turn. When either of the them actually choose a song over a Cubs/Socks rule chant, you can be certain the song will die a horrible death. Don't count on the watered down drinks to blunt the screams of your favorite tune being butchered. If you're celebrating your 21st birthday, goto Howl. Otherwise, head to Red Head.