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House of Music & Entertainment (HOME Bar)

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One of the Most Revieweds in Prospect Heights


Address

1227 N Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, United States

Website

www.homebarchicago.com

Contact

+1 847-577-4663

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (752 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 4 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 4 am
  • Sunday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 am

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  • 1/5 Gigiddy G. 2 years ago on Google
    The owner is a pure racist. I watched him kicked multiple people out on different night for sagging their pants. None of which where sagging there pants and the owner wasnt even there to actually see them he just chooses someone of color to kick out every night. I will no be supportive to this bar again. Edit: now you’re saying that a person was asked twice when no one asked twice. The person was told to leave right away after only being there for 20 mins. Also the person lifted his shirt and showed cameras that his pants were at his waist line. Which i will be getting a hold of. Then you say come soeak with management but when i asked to speak with management i was told no i could not by your terrible security.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rico M. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is spacious and such a great place to have events. They have Latin dancing on Fridays. Dance class before 1030pm for 2hrs. Then open dancing. Great food. Definitely check out the place!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sarah S. 1 year ago on Google
    This only gets 1 star because the security was super friendly. It was basically empty when we went, maybe 10 people at the bar. We sit at the bar and get straight up ignored for 10 minutes. The bartender looked at us multiple times and went on her phone instead. Even when we leaned forward asking for service she walked away on her phone. (That should’ve been the giveaway) Gave us eye rolls the entire night. I don’t know if they are short staffed or what. Finally another bartender came over and we ordered our drinks (the menu for tap beer is not updated btw) and waited and waited and we finally wave one bartender over and order food. Tried to get another drink but they look at you and know you need something and walk to opposite direction. There were 10-20 people at the bar at this point still empty. She brings our food out without some of the sides and doesn’t get or offer us more drinks (clearly empty) and so somebody in our party had to eat their full meal with NO drink and we tried waving them down and ordering a drink many times. Another 20+ minutes go by, nothing. our party member went to other side of bar to get a drink and had to wait another 5 minutes. A couple comes and sits next to me and gets up and leaves because they sat there for probably 15 minutes with no service. I get one more drink after trying and failing multiple times (bartender totally ignoring us) and our party member tries and once again goes to other side of bar and waits 15 minutes. Nothing. Tried again where we were sitting. Nope! Couldn’t get a drink at all. Even waving them down (when they’re doing nothing). We decide to just leave (another man sitting next to us NEVER got service and left as well). I have to wave down a security guard to tell the bartender 3 feet from us, we need to close out because I tried countless times already. Last time we came, we had amazing service and the food was great. This time it was the absolute worst service and even the food that wasn’t supposed to be spicy was extremely spicy. We were there over an hour and a half and I got two drinks that’s how long it took with 10-15 people at the bar. Worst service in the world honestly. I can’t imagine when the place is busy! Such a let down. I mean, people came and left without service because we were being totally ignored. At one point the people around us start to laugh because how bad the service was. I’ve been in the service industry before, and this would have never been tolerated. Ignoring people when they first sit down to order drinks and go on your phone instead is unreal. We loved this place, but don’t think we will ever be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 mark f. 4 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    Nice place, got great service and the Goose Island Bourbon Barrell Stout was out of this word. It was karaoke night and we thought it was way too loud. Believe it or not they broke up our game of Pass the Pigs.

  • 5/5 Erica F. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I could give this place more than five stars!!! The customer service here is outstanding! Tony is a phenomenal owner! The food is absolutely amazing. Kevin and Matt are fantastic managers! Olivia is by far the best bartender ever!!! I have nothing to say but wonderful things about their staff. Their food is absolutely amazing 10/10 I’ve tried just about everything on the menu. Did I mention they’re soup is made fresh!? Please go try this place out!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 talin s. 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re looking for a place to have a holiday/birthday get together this is a great place to do so. We celebrated my husband‘s birthday as well as our annual Christmas gathering at Home Bar. We worked with the manager, Kevin, and he was extremely accommodating and so great with communicating through email/phone. He was even able to have karaoke available for our party. The bar was very nicely decorated with beautiful Christmas holiday decorations. The bartenders were of extremely quick with making drink orders and very kind. It’s a great place to get together with friends. Everybody at the party complemented our choice of venue!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Place is a Ghostown...as usual..not only were we the only people there during the NFL playoffs they didn't even have a bartender...the bus boy served our drinks and food and was back & forth into the kitchen. Don't know how they stay in business!! Should rename: "HOME Alone",
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lorraine Legeai b. 2 years ago on Google
    What a pleasant surprise! Jenna, the manager, was so pleasant and fun and made us feel so invited and excited about some cool upcoming events! So hard to find genuine good help in this industry.. hope the owners realize this and do all they can to keep her! Clean, cool, inviting place!! We will be back! Thanks Jenna!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stephanie B. 7 months ago on Google
    Upon moving to a new area that is much less diverse, unfortunately I knew there would be times where the color of my skin determines the way I am treated. However, it was super unfortunate to even be denied access into the building because of it. Therefore my review is fully dependent on the behavior that was shown prior to even entering. My friends and I had just arrived in the parking lot & was waiting for our last friend to arrive. We had drinks we were finishing as we waited, and the security in the most rudely manner advised us to dump them out and come in the building, no worries. We dumped the cups, called our friend to advise him we were going to have to wait for him inside the door. Before security finished walking off they kept trying to act like we were speaking under our breath to him or something in a “what, what did you say” turning around fashion. So distasteful, like he was gonna do something to us even if we did say anything LOLOLOL!!!! Upon reaching the door, security mockingly “I thought you guys were waiting on someone” and then told us they’re “closed” now and we’re not allowed in. HAHAHA!! How did you JUST come tell us to come in, but now we can’t, you’re closed? Wouldn’t that have been the conversation upon confronting us in the parking lot initially? To inform us the establishment was no longer accepting guests, perhaps at capacity? But that wasn’t the case. Security is for sure a racist, joke, but I can’t see House of Music & Entertainment being any different to have a staff that behaves in that manner. All in all, if you are white — go have fun! :) Editing to add since Kevin has responded, to again further clarify that we dumped our cups without any rebuttal, and was still advised to come inside, therefore we attempted, and then was rejected with 2+ hours until your posted closing time. You aren’t addressing that, because anyone with common sense knows what happened at that moment. There wasn’t a black person in sight, therefore you yourself were NOT outside NOR was one member of your security black, or even anything other than white. How sad honestly as a black man in a place of power to not have a team that is inclusive & diverse. Trust me, I wouldn’t spend my 1,000,000,000th dollar in that establishment. Best luck to YOU.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dani G. 5 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Best bar in Arlington Heights. We were here late at night so cannot comment on food options but drinks were creative, high quality, and affordable. Marco is a fantastic manager and Grayson is a great bartender. Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 trina p. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Very good dining experience, the food was amazing. Will be back again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juan R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very funny (Original) Muy divertido
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun place. Went there for the football game and they have a lot to do. From giant jenga to shuffleboard to slots they have it all. Very friendly staff and great specials, would definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Peter M. 7 months ago on Google
    The bouncers were being racist as me and my friends were in the parking lot waiting on another friend that got lost. They brought a cop over to tell us we couldn't hang around in the parking lot. A couple minutes later we went to go in and they told us the place was closed. They then proceeded to let 2 people in as we were walking away. No surprise, we just so happened to be all black.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan E. 6 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I visited chicago recently and stopped by home bar to have some drinks with my girlfriend. The atmosphere was nice and it started to get crowded but I have to say our bartender Sam was awesome. Fully attentive to the large amount of customers even as it got more busy and we really enjoyed chatting with her. Drinks were top notch as well. Will be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa G. 10 months ago on Google
    Home Bar makes the absolute best mozzarella sticks, in an eggroll shell, that I've ever tasted esp.with their Sweet House Sauce. A Very Friendly Crowd & Staff ❤️🙏🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matty I. 1 year ago on Google
    Good winery with fantastic wines and a great team. A must visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jeff K. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent venue, not the best service. Dog was over served.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 D & T E. 4 years ago on Google
    If you like the band, you will have a good time. If you don't like the band the service is bad and food gets 1 star. The help there is garbage low lifes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Scotty B. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a cool concept and felt like "home" with a Sports Bar attached. It wasn't particularly crowded but they must have been short a bartender and maybe a cook, because service was slow. I ordered a chopped salad and a cup of soup. I'm sure it was all of 45 minutes before they came to tell me they were out of the soup. I told them I'd just take the salad and 5 or 10 minutes later it appeared. The bartender was doing her best and never really got much of a break and was working hard to keep everyone happy. Still she couldn't keep up. I will probably go back some time, but since I only went there to eat that night and it took almost an hour, I will probably eat elsewhere first.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristine T. 10 months ago on Google
    I don't come to this place often but when I do, the environment is chill. Food is decent. Love the fries! Bartenders are pretty cool. They do care about their patrons.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zack K. 2 years ago on Google
    They kick me out for no reason even tonight I had a bar tab I was going to pay. I wouldn’t go back there for all the tea in China. They don’t appreciate customer paying for anything. The bouncers think they have all they power and will kick out of the bar if you do anything they don’t like. I will never go to this bar if my life dependent on it I would just stay joke and chill. Bike bar is the biggest joke in the world. Do not support this bar. They do not deserve it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dominick R. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Great place to go have a drink and grab food! Literally and an option for everyone when it comes to beer, liquor, wine, and food. If your a blue cheese fan, don't even get me started! The blue cheese is made in house and can't be beat! Smooth and chunky 😍🤤🤤. It's pretty chill until around midnight and the pops off. So you can have a chill time or a club vibe depending on when you go. Plenty of games to play and plenty of slots to play as well.

  • 1/5 Cathy M. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Racist security guards towards black men. Falsely accusing patrons of having warrants. I know nothing won’t be done about this besides denying these disrespectful security guards behavior who are other men of color how ironic. But I’ll take my money and time elsewhere, and definitely won’t be coming back.

  • 1/5 Mike M. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Came in on a Friday afternoon, it was completely dead inside. Sat at table for a few minutes While the weight staff continued chatting among themselves, wasn't even greeted. Felt uncomfortable being inside the place. As our group walked out they were nice enough to say goodbye. Lol

  • 5/5 d c. 7 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Did my daughters 21st birthday party on 10/07/23. Spoke to one of the managers when I got there with a cake, he immediately set me up with seating for the party. Two Amazing bar tenders that was so attentive and helpful took my appetizers order and waited for thumbs up to get it started when my guest arrive. The cook was so sweet and welcoming. And what can I say about the amazing DJ's and bouncers. Hands down you want to have a great time and meet new people and get service this is the place to be. Thanks to all at House of entertainment for making my daughters bday memorable.

  • 5/5 Shayna L. 10 months ago on Google
    Love it here!! My new favorite spot. Trivia on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Saturdays. Great prices too!

  • 5/5 henry b. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food great environment lots of fun different games to play. Music is popppin! Never had a bad time that's for sure!

  • 5/5 Chris S. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to come by I got to meet new people and now we like a family every single day I come by and the staff has been treating me good and also good services. I also got to try there food and its so good and fresh made. I recommend to the people to come by home bar house of entertainment and a have good time. 😎😵

  • 5/5 tony v. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is great I love coming here. good people the they really do make you feel at home. Kevin and the home bar crew are doing a great job.. keep up the good work

  • 4/5 Kyle B. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a decent bar. I took one star away cause the layout is a little weird....too many couches they should really make it more bar friendly rather than a club

  • 5/5 Chris P. 4 years ago on Google
    My band The Buzz Worthys played here recently. Excellent stage and sound. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Juan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, lively experience. Had no issues (like normal) and so we will definitely be back…

  • 5/5 Damien R. 10 months ago on Google
    I went to this location a few days ago for a pro wrestling event and I truly enjoyed it. The service there, along with the food I had while I was there, was very nice and I wouldn't mind coming back over there again if I could.

  • 5/5 Robert R. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing! The staff are very cool and we had the most delicious soup created by The Soup Wizard! Order the Tomatoe Soup, Olivia was the best!

  • 5/5 Diana G. 2 years ago on Google
    It was my first time here (late friday night). The place has a large bar area which helps finding a spot to order drinks. Sam was our bartender and she was amazing!!! On top of her game all night! She memorized our drinks so eventually all we had to do was wave at her and boom, drinks ready. Shes super sweet and definately would come back just for her. Later in the night more and more people showed up. Ed the bouncer approached us and made us feel super safe being there (it was only us girls). He said any problems we have then just let him know. Overall great first expierence here! Definately will come again. Both Sam and Ed made us feel super welcome and we had a great time.

  • 5/5 Andreas M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to have a bite and a drink while playing some arcade/pool and watching the game 💯 If you're looking for a place that isn't super loud and has seating where you can sit large groups of people then this is the place for you.the staff was extremely nice everything was Clea me me and my friends really enjoyed our time here.

  • 5/5 D H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great chicken wings. Spacious bar. Games and slots for when you get bored with drinking. Music is usually cool.

  • 4/5 Keir 2 years ago on Google
    Though not terribly lively because of Covid I would guess, very cool place to hang out and chill. Very good selection of beers. Nice atmosphere. And great servers, which makes all the difference.

  • 1/5 Robert T. 11 months ago on Google
    I'm a frequent customer and I have noticed that they always change staff or at least we are always served by someone different. It bothered me a lot to see how a waitress at the bar treated my friend very badly just because he didn't speak English well. I really didn't leave a tip this time because I think the waitress didn't deserve it. It is a bar that I like to go to, but I am hesitating to do it again.

  • 5/5 H S. 1 year ago on Google
    Alyssa is one of the most courteous bar tenders I've ever met, and went out of her way to provide outstanding hospitality, and made sure I was well taken care of.

  • 5/5 Tina T. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the 1st time we went here and we loved it so much we already told our friends. The atmosphere was just chill and the food and drinks were so good. Our waitress was so friendly and made sure we were taken care of. We will definitely be going back.

  • 5/5 Igor D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great club.

  • 5/5 Kathy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, live music, pool tables. Large booths available

  • 5/5 Benson B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 phogat r. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Tom P. 3 years ago on Google
    Best drinks for the prices 🔥🔥🔥

  • 3/5 Adam M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wait staff is great, trivia is great. The food is inconsistent.

  • 5/5 Jorge S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the service. Great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Rick Krause S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hang out and great food

  • 1/5 Robert L. 3 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed coming here on Sunday nights. This particular night: 6-12-20, it is outside. Alll staff are very busy in installing an electric extension cord to power up outside flood lamps. The key bartender who waits on me has past me over 8 + times and never comes over to take my order. The lights can wait!! From one CSA to another. Customers come first! I didn't see that here. I am very disappointed! Two other times in December of 2020 , The place is open during the pandemic. 4 signs state that you have to wear masks when you enter and mingle with the staff or customers. I have only seen 1 person and me wear a mask. The bartenders took my order and twice attempted to make my drink with their mask off. I said to them that I got to go. I am not going back there since they violated CDC regulations! Very poor service!

  • 5/5 Drewsky W. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome!!

  • 5/5 Curran M. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is good, space is good. Great bar to come see music events locally. I've been here as an audience member and as a performer. Good sound. Thumbs up all the way.

  • 4/5 don k. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service by deidre and catlyn. I'll be back

  • 5/5 Mary S. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and wram people serving you. Food tasty.

  • 5/5 francisco O. 3 years ago on Google
    Very spacious and fun place yo go

  • 5/5 Vijay P. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Nice draught selection. Can't wait for them to be back in full swing.

  • 5/5 Luke W. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this bar! Great drink prices, great food, and excellent staff! I go here regularly. Perfect for going out with the buds

  • 5/5 Fernando L. 3 years ago on Google
    great spot for an appetite of any size. fast, efficient, and courteous service. food and atmosphere reminds me of atlanta.

  • 5/5 Zoe S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great staff, great food, great people. I’ve been coming here for years and I’ve always had a good time whenever I walk through the door, no matter the crowd

  • 5/5 Brian T. 5 years ago on Google
    Always a good time when I visit. The mozzarella sticks are not to be missed!

  • 5/5 Jay 4 years ago on Google
    Always a great time at H.O.M.E. It’s local and easy to get to. Good prices for drinks, great food and customer service never disappoints. They always have a different event, show or theme every night of the week.

  • 4/5 Erin S. 4 years ago on Google
    Sunday night country line dancing was so fun! I'm going to go back at a normal human hour to see what else they offer!!!

  • 5/5 Aleksandra C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great bar! Bartenders are amazing and pretty sexy, especially this one guy they call Moose.. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

  • 3/5 Scott F. 4 years ago on Google
    Triva Night tonight made for slow going on getting your order in a timely manner, other then that everything else was great.

  • 3/5 Cecilia C. 4 years ago on Google
    Not too many people. Surprised it was so low key. Drinks and bartenders were awesome. Went to see Semple, always a good time.

  • 5/5 Rita G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great cocktail! (Original) Ottimo cocktail!

  • 4/5 James H. 4 years ago on Google
    My buddy and I went there for the Bears game , have a few drinks , a couple appetizers and enjoyed ourselves....👍 Definitely going back

  • 5/5 oscar d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place that doesn’t focus on particular venue because this bar is divided into multiple rooms. For example one room could have house music while another could have a live band so their approach can satisfy people of different taste in music and there is of bars so wait time for liquor is not bad even the weekends. There plenty of parking so don’t have to worry about that either otherwise I’ll usually have pleasant experience here.

  • 3/5 William S. 4 years ago on Google
    Big place loud seems to be a nice place never ate there go there to play the slots probably want five or six times maybe won once tonight was terrible 300 and not a single fever games probably due to this freaking state I wouldn't mind going to her one time just see how the crowd is Big Bandstand couple pool tables. I never really seen it packed

  • 5/5 Brittany Wray (. 2 years ago on Google
    Deidre is the best bartender, super attentive, always cares if you enjoy your drink! Workers are overall super friendly! Love to come here every weekend!

  • 5/5 Jim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great time, great show and great staff.

  • 4/5 Juli 4 years ago on Google
    Jak Tripper band was great. Small $7 cover charge. Attentive staff. Better than typical bar food menu & tasty.

  • 4/5 Brian C. 4 years ago on Google
    The band's were good, prices were fair. Had an appetizer while we were there and it was good. Beer could have been a little colder, but really wasn't an issue.

  • 5/5 Mike S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice crowd. Great band. 7th Heaven. Woman wearing Kermit the Frog hat!

  • 3/5 Ron T. 4 years ago on Google
    Showed up on a Saturday night Valentine's Day as a matter of fact had a cover band that required no cover my first drink was free because there were bugs in the bottles got a little pool and ordered the nachos that were great that otherwise without being pure of heart I would have walked out without paying for because nobody knew that I had a tab and by 10 the band never went on and seeing as how the place doesn't have a jukebox we had to listen to whatever they were playing on the PA which wasn't very good so we left... House of Music and entertainment?

  • 5/5 Debbie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Bianca K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great band! Good service 👍🏻

  • 5/5 Barbie G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and great atmosphere!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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