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Sky Ride Tap

Bar Lounge

👍👍 Best dive bar in the city!! Great atmosphere, even better people (both behind and in front of the bar), a cooler full of road beers ready to take on the train, and the only place I know of downtown where you can still get a beer for under $5. They also show Jeopardy every day, with most of the bar p... People often mention great, Great,


Address

105 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Contact

+1 312-939-3340

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (152 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Warda S. 5 years ago on Google
    It almost feels like going back in time. In the midst of high rises,this is an old school bar perfect to chill after a hard says worth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter C. 4 years ago on Google
    Classic dive bar without the cheap thrills of the new age hipster dives. Bartender is a great and quick. The beer prices are the cheapest I have seen in town. Cash only. There is nothing spectacular about the place but sometimes you don’t want the Lamborghini because you just want to get there in comfort. Great place to grab a drink. If your looking to pick up chicks and Instagram your imaginary friends then walk yourself right out that front door and head down to closest Starbucks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathleen W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little hole in the wall gin mill overseen by a kindly barkeep. The floors are gleamingly clean as is everything else. We stopped in on a weekday and were welcomed even though it was almost closing time (9 pm). When I saw a bottle of Malort on the back bar, I knew I was in a true Chicago neighborhood bar. Would absolutely visit again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best dive bar in the city!! Great atmosphere, even better people (both behind and in front of the bar), a cooler full of road beers ready to take on the train, and the only place I know of downtown where you can still get a beer for under $5. They also show Jeopardy every day, with most of the bar patrons usually playing along. Could not recommend any higher.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Kahlow (Dr. M. 2 years ago on Google
    Some people would call this a dive bar. What is it? It's a wonderful, down to earth REAL bar with cheap drinks & great service. $6 cocktails! The owner works the bar & is a great bartender with great conversation. If you're in the Loop you need to stop here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy H. 3 months ago on Google New
    Of the numerous times I've been to Sky Ride, I have never been disappointed. From seeing Carl (the owner) as I walk in, to the friendly greeting by Anna behind the bar, this is easily one of my favorite Chicago spots.

  • 5/5 Kojla D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar! Cheap drinks ... old school !!! Love this place for a few throw backs after work and some Togo drinks!

  • 5/5 Stratis B. 11 months ago on Google
    Classic Chicago establishment, open since 1933. Great beer selection as long as you like the classics. Just don't ask for a frozen drink.

  • 5/5 mario r. 9 months ago on Google
    It's an advantage lounge I loved it. The young lady bartending is also wonderful.

  • 5/5 Alex H. 1 year ago on Google
    Every time I visit Chicago I hit the Sky Ride because it is the king of dive bars. It’s more like drinking in a buddies’ basement than a bar and that’s a compliment. Friendly staff and a great place to sit, talk, and drink.

  • 5/5 Dave H. 9 months ago on Google
    This place rules; one of the best bars in the Loop. I only wish it were open later (but I understand)!!

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 1 year ago on Google
    My single favorite spot downtown! Cash only, limited drink options but cheap and amazing. Karl the owner is great, Ana the bartender as well. They sell cheap tall boys for the train too. Nothing I mean nothing will beat these prices downtown

  • 5/5 Santana A. 1 year ago on Google
    Chicago.dive.bar.cash.only.bruh

  • 4/5 Hans W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hard to believe that a place like this can still be found in real life and not just on a movie set.

  • 5/5 Michael T. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place! Like sitting in my basement with bar service!

  • 5/5 Alice Venessa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow - what a gem! A huge THANK YOU to Meg for making me feel special, for being welcoming and friendly. It is a place like no other, with kind and relaxed people, leaving you with a wonderful feeling like you've been somewhere truly special.

  • 5/5 Jim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Must go however cash only! Where you gonna get a beer for $3.50 in the financial district?!

  • 5/5 Rich F. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent bar out of a time warp! Cash only & no ATM & the place next door with an ATM charges a steep fee. Will definitely be going back. Friendliest regulars in downtown.

  • 5/5 Cairon C. 2 years ago on Google
    When we walked into the Sky-Ride Cocktail Lounge, the personnel greeted us and directed us to our table. My husband ordered the Mushroom Toast and Gay beer and raved over it.

  • 5/5 Kim J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for an after work drink. Great drinks, great service.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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