Harbee Liquor & Tavern

I crashed a colleague’s party here last night. At first when I googled the place I saw the
page saying it had closed, and suspected my colleague of being a hater and giving a fake location. (I don’t get out much.) But this place does in fact exist.
The crowd was fun, diverse in most ways but definitely mostly 20somethings, which I am… not. However, the bartenders were very friendly, no one gave me any dirty looks on the crowded dance floor, and I got mildly sexually harassed by two well-​dressed, inebriated gentlemen while trying to close out my tab. So, the experience was as good as could be expected.
The music was great, and the vibe was pretty chill. I couldn’t hear a word anyone said to me the entire night. Lots of people were dancing (either on the dance floor, or bopping in their seats if they were with a non-​dancing group of friends or not drunk enough yet). The décor was cool, and they had a f*ckton of different kinds of beer. I hear this was good beer, but I am not the person to ask about beer.
This place has earned my 5 stars because it is a great place to dance. However, it’s also a good place to just hang out, if you don’t mind shouting in your friends’ ears. I will be back, just probably not with the rest of my GenX friends.

hmmm i dont remember being in here but it would have been during the time of my brothers bachelors party… which could be why i dont remember it but hey, it must have been cool enough for me to check in! Cant say much else about it!

Im new to Pilsen and heard good things about Harbees so I checked out the fb and website, and decided to ask some coworkers to meet me on Friday after work. To our dismay the place was closed, there’s a sign on the door saying closed until further notice! Hope it reopens not sure how long it’s been closed, but sucks that I had friends meet me and there’s noting posted on their website or social media just like they posted all the Djs for the month I wouldn’t expect the would post there closing! We wouldn’t have wasted our time. Luckily Dusek’s and Simone’s is down the street

This rating is solely based on the MICHELADA. Amazing! I stumbled upon this establishment on a sunday afternoon. I was able to watch football and enjoy handmade micheladas. Service was great!

Harbee’s is just like Simone’s. It’s hot for a minute and then it’s just a drag to go to.
Lately it’s been a drag. Too many people in this small bar. Creepers. Music has been off lately too. And what’s up with them never having lemonade for vodka lemonades?

One of the better places for craft beer in the pilsen area, they have quite an extensive list for reasonable prices, can be a good place to watch a sports game, especially if you can get a seat in the area in back, it also has a dance floor and can get turnt up on a weekend night, its also byo food which is nice, ive been here 4 times now and liked it each time

Very eccentric place with music that consisted of original CHICAGO style house music early when first opened, nowadays play mainstream but they alternate electronic musicians we some call these days DJs. The lasers are cool I guess. The reason why I enjoy this place most was for da music, but the beer options are great compared to current bars selling/​pushing IPAs. The prices are descent. The place is narrow, not the best for claustrophobic people. Crowd has changed much but that’s life. I get that wicker park vibe but the 20s something crowds like to get drunk and start lame fights that are laughable like tonight 10÷04÷15. Place could use more security or limit number of customers… my opinion. The bartenders are great if they notice you among there favorites… Rock on I’m out!

Is there some $ 5 added credit fee for using a charge card at this place? This is the 2ns time I charged a few drinks ($ 20-​$ 30), left a cash tip, once for $ 3 and last night for $ 5, and again today I see my credit card was charged an additional $ 5?

What a great bar and liquor/​beer store! I think there should be more places like this. Really what does a business have to lose? The front part of this bar is a to go beer and wine stop where you can pick up some beer and take it to any of the BYOB places in the pilsen area and the prices aren’t too bad at all.
The back of this bar is a bar, and they even have djs and such come here with a small dance area. Definitely a nice bar for what people told me was more like a dive bar. There is some cool décor, the bar tenders and such are really nice and friendly, there is supposedly a back patio area also, just their drink prices could be a little cheaper I think. We got a beer and a well drink and somehow we were charged $ 15 which seemed a little steep?
But a nice, laid back bar to grab a few drinks in for sure. And the fact that it is a bar that has been a bar since 1868 or something like that based on photos hung up here, that’s pretty cool!

Nicest, most professional staff in any bar in Pilsen!!! Great owner Mr. Steve is always ready for a good conversation!

Good people good beer good bartenders. They spin some nice music, play commentary during big games. Just a good spot. I wish they served food but an all round good place.

My Tuesday and Thursday hang out!
Thursdays is Karaōke night!!!
The bartenders are always pleasant.

I’m new to Pilsen, and walked by this place 100 times assuming it was a liquor store before my neighbors convinced me otherwise. While they DO have a to-​go case in the front, it’s actually a cool little neighborhood bar with a great craft beer and cocktail selection. The first time I visited, I asked to see a food menu, and the bartender told me they don’t have one, but I could go to the Chinese place next door and bring back anything I wanted. WHAT?! We’ve heard of BYOB restaurants, but bring-​your-​own-​food bar?! Never heard of one, but HECK YES!
With that in mind, I’ve come back with a bag full of tacos (this is Pilsen, after all) to take over a booth and hang out for a while. Cool art on the walls, good music playing, and sweet spot to chill without being too crowded.

Love this place. Wide selection of beer, great music and vibes. It’s a little narrow and can get packed at times but Def worth it Saturday nights. I love the cumbia house mix ups and of course the bartenders. I would Def recommend stopping in here.

Great late night place to end your night. I heard it was some what remodeled, I guess the bathrooms might of still been kept the same… The music was fun, the vibe was good. Everyone there was nice, the seats were ample and not too crowded. The drinks are pretty good, But i mostly drink beer, and it looked like they have a great selection.

I love this place. I usually only go on Tuesdays, and I’ve had a nice time every time I’ve been. The patrons vary between hipsters and pseudo-​snobs, but for the most part, everyone gets along really well.
The drinks are pretty good, though I typically get a beer, which if you’re into it, they have a TON of selections.
I’d tell anyone to go check it out. Have a blast.

YAY HARBEES. This is the fucking spot.
Why this is the place
— They ALWAYS have $ 3 craft beer specials. You can get drunk on delicious ales here and only spend as much some country bumpkin at a redneck bar getting drunk on coors light would.
— The crowd isn’t foo foo, or all anglo hipster. It’s diverse, something that Chicago has a hard fucking time with.
— It’s got a nice décor. Not fancy, not trashy.
— People are friendly and approachable. No in-​crowd crap here.
— They have great music.
— Awesome events like special DJs, Karaōke, Dancing, etc.
SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE.

I will say that it was incredibly memorable.
The beer selection is absolutely top notch. They introduced me to Revolution’s Rosa and my life has never been the same. They have a huge selection, and not just beer, they are pretty well packed with just about anything you could want.
I am a sucker for good lighting and this place does a really great job of that fine line between being so dark that you fall over everything and just bright enough to set a mood. Beautifully done.
The first few times I went I loved the bar tenders because they were knowledgeable and funny. I even got to talk to the owner for a long time and he was fantastic! This last time the bar tender made me and my boyfriend blush — a LOT — with all the innuendo. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good dirty joke, but I was BRIGHT red when the joke was suddenly about me… several times. I would really love to be able to give it four stars but that experience kind of killed that fourth star for me. AND on top of everything he was trying to charge me for a beer he said was on him and then took a really long time to get it to me. I don’t want to have to fight for my booze… but I will.
All in all a good little bar and a nice place to hang out if you’re in Pilsen.

Ahh, Pilsen. Where hipsters and Mexicans commingle in perfect harmony. At least in this bar they do. There’s actually conclusive evidence that they’re breeding. But it’s not all paisas and oddly dressed people. There’s plenty of everyday folk. That’s what I like about it. It’s totally neighborhoody.
The beer selection is on key. Decent amount of taps and even more in bottles. Prices are fair.
What I especially enjoy is that all the bartenders I’ve met have been very welcoming and accommodating. No arrogant «my tattoos are better than yours» smug hipsters behind the bar.
I don’t live in the area, but I come here every chance I get. It’s safe to say I love this place.

Ummm, hello new awesome cool bar!!! Where have you been? It’s incredibly wonderful to meet you!
Went here last night for the first time and I’ll be back. I love it!
DJs spin vinyl, more craft brews than you can shake a stick at, reasonably priced, and just right ambiance…
So happy my friend lives down the street… I’ll be going to her house a lot more often :)