Swirl Wine Bar: User Reviews

This is seriously the worst...
By JH from Chicago, IL, June 21, 2007

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This is seriously the worst wine bar in the city. I don't even know how they can call themselves a wine bar. The service in horrible as is the food. The wine selection is laughable and I don't know who is writing the other reviews but this place is always dead even on weekends. Don't waste your time or money.

Visited with a small group...
By socigirl from Chicago, IL, May 23, 2007

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Visited with a small group on Tuesday nightp- live jazz singer and $10 flights? Wow. The pours were generous, the service attentive, the food was good. We went early and had a nice spot to sit- but I could see this place being very crowded on a weekend. I'd go there again to check out some of the other live music, the prices are standard for glasses of wine ($6-12 range).

I recently had my 43rd...
By Laura from chicago, IL, April 18, 2007

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I recently had my 43rd birthday party there and it was awesome..... the band was great, we danced all night, the servers were very attentive, and the atmosphere was perfect..... I would definitely have another event there soon, and it would be a great place for a date night as well.
Laura

Singer Erin Mcdougald and her...
By George from Chicago, IL, April 17, 2007

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Singer Erin Mcdougald and her guitar player Kyle Ashe are the attraction of this quaint club. Their soulful music makes Tuesdays something to look forward to each week.

I had a party there...
By Rosa from Chicago, IL, April 2, 2007

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I had a party there last Friday. You have no idea how much my friends appreciated my good choice of the place. We all absolutely loved this newfound - the band, the decor, the service - just everything about it is so very perfect. The vibe is in, the music is ours. It rocks.

I began my bachelorette party...
By Bride's Maid from Evanston, IL, March 28, 2007

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I began my bachelorette party at Swirl, and I'm so glad that I did. The service, food and wine were great. It was the perfect atmosphere for a girl's night out. I highly recommend it.

The service is pretty slow,...
By Karl from Oak Park, IL, March 26, 2007

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The service is pretty slow, but always friendly. The food is good but the menu limited. The wines are only so-so, a wine bar really should have a better selection. The atmosphere is comfortable and tasteful. I have been in to hear the DJ on the weekends and the various bands during the week. I have heard Erin McDougald numerous times and I happen to think she's quite good/charming/entertaining. My only request is that the service improves- do that, and I will continue to frequent this neighborhood bar.

Erin McDougal is boring, but...
By Zack from Evanston, IL, March 23, 2007

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Erin McDougal is boring, but the place is cool, very laid back

Tuesdays are the swank night...
By Samantha Mills from Chicago, IL, March 23, 2007

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Tuesdays are the swank night to be here. The singer, Erin McDougal, is really good and her guitar player is great... and pretty cute. I stopped in for the first time last fall after work with some co-workers and girlfriends, we heard Erin sing and we've been making it a point to return once or twice every month since. She has such an incredible voice! She recognized me and remembered a request I had made the time before and automatically sang it when I walked in. It was a good feeling --and it impressed my blind date! We have another date coming up-- for a Tuesday night of course. Be sure to check out all that Swirl has to offer, especially Erin McDougal.

I went there to catch-up...
By chigal30 from chicago, IL, March 15, 2007

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I went there to catch-up with some friends on a Thrusday evening, and we loved the place! It has a very cute & relaxing atmosphere. The jazz band made it a little loud for talking, but it wasn't too bad, and the music was really good. The food was delicious, and the bill was very reasonable. We will definately be back!