Reviews Old Town Social

Old Town Social is great for a quick beer, a long night out or a first date. I've been here a few times, including NYE 2010, and the atmosphere is pretty chill. Filled with young professionals, most people are relaxed but if you're looking dinner before hitting up the River North clubs, you can't go wrong. The service here is hit or miss, as I've had great waitresses, a disgruntled bartender and was once told off by the manager when I called to tell them about a potential case of food poisoning we caught from their burgers. The menu is pretty creative and the drinks are normally good, but as I mentioned above, my friends and I once caught a bit of food poisoning that we believe stemmed from the burgers there. That said, I've had enough good experiences here that I'll come back again.

The burgers are so juicy!!! Defiantly recommend trying a burger, especially with the delicious pretzel bun! Pretzel bites are also a must-try! I would not get the beef brisket sandwich again but this is also not a BBQ place. The service could have been better. Ambiance is super cool, absolutely love the low lighting and wood fire. The place did seem a little sports bar-ish but still an overall great place for a bite to eat and a modest priced cocktail.

Chicago Dining Pass brought my boyfriend and I in for a BOGO burger / sandwich. Friday evening around 7 and the place was crowded with regulars - families of all ages and young couples. I found it a very cozy atmosphere for a more classy sports bar / neighborhood go-to. Our server Melissa was friendly, knowledgeable, and totally on the ball with recommendations and efficient service. The burgers were super satisfying (two single patties, cooked just right at medium rare I believe) and the housemade tortilla chips were phenomenally addictive! If I lived nearby, I would definitely come again, and take advantage of the "neighbor discount" I heard tell about. Overall, recommend. Service 5/5 Food 4/5 Ambiance 4.5/5 P.S.: the free dessert with yelp check-in is a lie - there's no dessert! But the experience is pretty sweet as it is, so...

So welcoming! Stopped in for a quick beverage while waiting for my daughter to get off work. It was right after opening - ordered a beer and a light appetizer. Appetizer was a little slow coming out so they brought out chips and awesome guacamole to fill the gap! Unnecessary but so sweet! Very friendly staff and owner was present and involved!

I came here for the $5 wine & cheese tasting and so did a hundred other people. It was pretty crowded but since we got there early, we were able to secure a table. This is a really classy restaurant/bar. I love the decor. There are 2 private booths with curtains for a more intimate dining experience, outdoor seating (with high bar chairs), and a second bar at the back. Initially, it was off to a rough start because the wine tasting started out late. We ordered some food to hold us over. When it finally started, we left our table to get some wine & cheese, with our untouched food sitting on the table thinking it'll be safe...wrong! When we return, this random guy is at our table and ate half of our food!!! Weirdo!!! He refused to pay and just left us hanging there. Luckily, the server and bar manager Joe were really cool and apologetic about it and ordered us another one. We ordered the fish sandwich and hand cut fries...DELICIOUS!!! Hands down, it was the best fish sandwich I've ever tasted. It was cooked just right and the flavor was just awesome. The fries were also yummy. It came with a mayo dip. So, it was definitely worth the wait. It was off to an awkward night but ended greatly. I will most definitely return here to check out their regular evenings (so it's not super crowded).

My wife and I had our wedding reception at Old Town Social and were able to rent Old Town Social out for the night. It was the best decision we made in our wedding planning process. Our guests keep raving about the how friendly the staff was, how nice everything looked, how great the food was, and about how good the mixed drinks were. Along with the beer and wine choices. My wife and I couldn't agree more with our guests. We keep talking about how much we are craving the food offered by Old Town Social for private events. Especially the charcuterie. Old Town Social made the wedding planning process so easy. They provide you with wedding planners to assist you through the process and they couldn't have been more helpful. We were lucky to work with Ashley and Jessica. They were so nice and cared just as much as we did about making the day really special for everyone. They stayed in constant communication with us throughout the process and were always there to answer any questions/requests we had. In addition to the wedding planners, the other Old Town Social staff, servers, bartenders, and management were so nice and helpful on the day of our wedding. Even a few days after our wedding, when we had to pack up our car with some wedding decor we owned, they helped us load the car and get everything organized. If you are looking for an affordable place to have your wedding reception or private party, Old Town Social is the place to book it. Or if you are just looking for a place to go for dinner and/or drinks, Old Town Social is a great choice!