This is an extremely racist establishment. I am a white guy and security told my black friends they could not come in but I could. We are all from out of town and wanted to drink mingle and have fun. But this racist establishment ruin my friends experience. How disappointing, we will never patronize this place and I will be letting everyone I know please don’t go to progress because racism in there is still very real.

Came down from another state trying to find cool queer places and figured progress bar would be nice. Walked in wearing my mask, sat at the bar and when I didn't have my drink order immediately ready the bartender and his little bun coughed at us and started complaining about lockdowns with the other people at the bar. My sister has lupus and I'd like to not kill her for my anniversary vacation. Not to mention the cheapest drink they have at all is $9. Everywhere else I've been has been almost half the price. This place sucks. It was a Monday, this bartender shouldn't have a job here anymore. Was in here for less than 5 minutes.

I use to love progress but the current bar manager Chris(I think that’s his name) has the worst attitude I’ve ever experienced in a bar. It’s like he goes out of his way to be rude and nasty. His attitude is definitely shedding on the other bartenders. My entire experience was ruined and honestly I’m going to give progress a break for a while.

I’ve been coming here for years and I have to say that this weekend was one of the most disappointing and saddest I’ve had at this location. Security there has become extremely homophobic I can not believe how the tall security guard with the beard looked at me and my partner and the smirks and the sh*t talking he was making with who ever he was talking to about us is unacceptable…..he might as well should have called me the F-bomb. I will not sit here and be ridiculed at a place that’s supposed to be for us. It’s so hard to talk to a manager here or someone in charge! I will be spreading this information. And I noticed someone posted something similar to my experience. During the same weekend with the same bouncers! Honestly I wonder if they have the proper paperwork, certification and legal documentation to run security legally.????? Can’t be hard to find out….

Went to progress last night for Halloween. Was in line for over an hour which was no big deal. My group and I finally made it to the front. I had my Carmax and vape pen in my hand as I’m showing the Hispanic bouncer my ID, he literally does not say a word about my vape pen. Literally everyone in line was smoking something. We get inside progress for some time. I witness other people smoking their vape pens inside as I occasionally use mine. Was in progress for about an hour when All of a sudden a different bouncer comes to me aggressively asking me what’s in my hand as I’m dancing. It was my Carmax and pen I was holding. I tell him, he tells me I need to leave all rudely. I asked him can I throw my item away he responds rudely with a no that I need to get out now as he is pushing me at this point. Remind you other people were using their pen or even drunk in this club. As I’m leaving out with my group I asked the Hispanic bouncer by the door what’s their protocol for pens since he didn’t say anything about mines he lies to my face and said “I asked you to put it away”. I did not have a great experience last night. There was not need for the other bouncer to be rude to me especially since I was kindly asking what the issue was. I will not be back for a while. My father works for the city I’m reporting the two bouncers.

Now I see why they do a NO CHARGE... WARNING!!!! PHONES GET STOLEN HERE attended on a Thursday night for my girls birthday and Dj announced an iphone had gone missing so I kept checking making sure mine wouldn't go missing.. Wasn't even drunk!!! We went through the crowd to get from the dj back to the bar to sit and my phone was no longer in my purse so i pocketed practically cause it got taken out my purse. I let the DJ know and security and they said they couldn't do anything and didn't even announce it anymore. 4 other people after me spoke up about they phones going missing too security did nothing and it's a small place for them not too .So all they did was kick everyone out and closed the place. Sounds iffy like they knew!!! We was so mad cause now no one could catch a Lyft without they phones we was outside trying to figure it out and no apology no help we just got kicked out. Things have really changed in boys town. My girls and I always go cause we wouldn't have nasty guys gripping on us but that night it was full of them we had to walk away from. What ever happened with gays & gals

First time here on 9/3/2022. DJ kept skipping Nicki Minaj's verses. I mean come on...you're in Boystown. Feed the gays what we want. Will update stars when I hear more Onika. Update 9/17/20222 They played Nicki tonight and didn't skip her verses. Will continue to update review. There were 2 fights here tonight chilee 😭 Update 10/22/2022 They played Nicki again and didn't kill her verses. Barbz were in the house and we love to see it! Love it ❤

Great music but bartender is so mean. Man bun and tye dye shirt was rude and would make really mean comments saying we were a hassle and causing problems - we wanted four white claws on one tab and 4 shots on a different. Which we said to begin with. Overall unkind.

Omg I had the worst experience of my life at this establishment. I can’t believe the way they treat their clientele it’s absolutely absurd. I waited in line for over 45 minutes and the security personnel were completely unprofessional and rude I definitely will not be coming back!!!!!

Cute bar with great musical choices. Good priced drinks and great visual installations. Def come here for a more melanated Boys town experience complete with friendly patrons and great vibes

MUST! No cover charge like most bars do in Chicago . First time here and I love it. They play very good music r&b, rap, gossip, just a good mixture of music. The environment was nice and bright with great details. The drinks are very inexpensive I spent less then $30 and they are very good. I don’t remember the bartender name but he was African American tall he make very good drinks. He accommodate everyone very quick and efficient. They also have areas where you can sit if you find somewhere to sit. They have tables against the walls as well. Overall I recommend

Great service! Bartender was helpful picking out a drink for us!! The owner was there was very friendly and more than accommodating making us feel like home! Highly recommend !!! Can’t wait to go back!! Ty for great experience

One thing about Progress: it's consistent! A lot of the nightlife in the NorthHalsted/Boystown is wishy-washy. Progress always has great music (usually a live DJ rotating HipHop/RNB/Top40) and a live crowd of people actually dancing. Many clubs in the area don't get a lot of people dancing. Progress is always the first place I hit up if I'm going out. And definitely the first place I'll bring friends who are visiting from out of town.

The Music is Everything!!! They play something for everyone. Was here on Saturday 9/2/23

It's Simply Not The Same Anymore. Don't Recommend this place. I feel like it would be more strict on Identification (But Passport Is Fine right) on a busy day but on a slow day really. I'll just take my business elsewhere.

The bartender didn't know what flavor a liqueur they have on the shelf was. Pick another bar, y'all.

Christopher is the best!!! Hands down!!! 🥳🥳🥳

Carlos F. Was great. Went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Thank you and good af drinks.

Now this is the best club/bar that i have been to in the state of Illinois. Heheheh. Drinks good. Music great. Vibe awesome.