08/02/09

Never go to this place!!

by reichstejn

First off let me note that I am 21 and of age to drink. My ID was issued in Texas because that is where I lived when I receieved it and am up in NYC only for the summer. I was denied into the bar for a supposed "fake" ID. He also denied my friend who I was with who was also 21 with a legit ID. He never tried to make sure it was completely legit. He looked at it for a second told me no and informed me I needed to try harder! How do I try harder with a state issued license. I will never return to that establishment ever again and if you want friendly service when you want to relax and drink a beer, I would suggest to not go to this bar!

11/02/08

So much potential...wake up, management!

by 75believers

The closest true Chicago Bears bar is Gael's on the upper east. This place is literally wall to wall with Bears jerseys, and has the potential to be THE GO-TO BAR for Bears fans that dont want to go all the way uptown.

The waiters all told us that they couldn't get the sound for the bears game on and that it would be on two or three little screens in the corners of the bar.

A real joke. I'm a die hard, life long bears fan. I WILL NOT be going back to this place until they wake up and realize who their customer is. Seems like a clear example of a business that should just be shut down.

• Pros: Excellently equipped for sunday football
• Cons: A bar that doesnt' listen to what its customers are SCREAMING at it.

10/29/08

Great bartenders, good drink selection, tons of TVs

by jackod

We've been stopping by the ale house for a little over a year now. Great place to go to watch a game or just hang out on a Saturday night. They have so many TVs and if you ask nicely they never seem to mind finding you a spot to watch your game. Not the cheapest bar I've been too, but the staff is so friendly they make you want to come keeping back. The waitresses are cute, but not always the quickest getting your order, so try and sit at the bar especially if Danny or Brian is working.

• Pros: Great neighborhood-y bar in the East Village.
• Cons: $$$, don't give a ton of buybacks