Progress Bar Chicago

Honestly, I had the worst experience at Progress Bar this past Sunday and it was beyond disappointing. I paid the $10 cover, and when I stepped out briefly and tried to reenter, I was flatly told "no" and to get in line by your so-called bouncer, Charles, despite the fact that I had already paid. This wasn't just a rude brush-off—it was bad management. To make things worse, there were over 20-25 people waiting outside, while the inside was nowhere near crowded. Keeping a line outside to make it look like things were "popping" isn't fooling anyone, especially when people are fed up and leaving for spots like Hydrate which is open till 4AM, which wasn't even charging a cover. Not exactly the best move when it's your first night for the new Sunday event, especially if you're trying to grab the crowd while Charlie's is under renovation. It felt like you were holding patrons hostage in line just for the optics. Not a great look for your first night, Progress. I won't be back on a Sunday, (was it called Skyn? I can't remember) Replay and Hydrate will have my business instead. Do better. Not much progress at Progress.

Some friends and I have been supporting this bar for YEARS! But as of July, that's no more! I got mistakenly charged a $66 dollar order, because the bartender swiped my card for an order thatv wasn't mine and then told me "they couldn't reverse charges on the register". I filed a claim with my bank, and they lied and said this never happened. Keep in mind, this is the same bar that would charge you different amounts for the SAME DRINK if you order at a different register! Seriously, this is how you show customer appreciation. We definitely won't be supporting this bar anymore.

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

If you want to go out in boystown and not be surrounded by clones of me and my cousins, then this is the spot. Chill night or lit event… the drinks are good and vibe is accepting.

We only had cocktails in the late afternoon before everyone comes into the place. We had a great bartender that made great suggestions for places to go.

I will never come back the owner was very rude and put his hands on me all I asked for was a song request he was very rude and the djs music could be better literally and all I was trying to do was get the club more jumping as a black women I will not tolerate nobody putting there hands on me .

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

I absolutely hands down love this club/bar!!! I've been coming out of town just to come here for the music, comfortable atmosphere, and a non dress code like most clubs. I definitely recommend coming here ‼️. The security be on guard for when things do go down or people are too sloppy which is very rewarding! Friendly people as well!