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  • Vicki M
    Cleveland, OH59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time here! The magicians were funny and very entertaining. There were two magicians during the main show and if you have premium seats you can see an additional show which I feel was worth it. You are entertained from the time you enter until you leave. Before the show, there are magicians who do card tricks while you wait for the show to begin. The venue was filled with nostalgic pictures and was really a nice size so that everyone was able to see up close. The audience interaction adds humor to the show. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you’re in Chicago.
    Written 14 May 2024
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  • GBoseman
    Orange, NJ124 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    At my seasoned age I am a bit shy to admit I had never been to Chicago, so my daughter and I decided to make a quick run – over the Memorial Day week-end. I always try to find music venues whereever I travel -so I checked and Winter’s Jazz Club came up – I am glad it did – we were fortunate to secure VIP seating in this cozy club but it’s small and intimate without a bad seat – we also extremely fortunate that Denise Thimes was the performing artist- she was sooo good and the acoustics were on point; service was adequate and drinks fairly reasonable –

    it was definitely a good choice for a most enjoyable evening.
    Written 6 August 2024
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  • JFWhite
    Moncton, Canada7,625 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As a big fan of the show Chicago Fire, this place was a must for me. Known in the show as Mollys, staff here were friendly and welcoming. Food was fresh and good. Drinks were also very good.
    Written 29 September 2024
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  • Sam
    192 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great customer service, staff was nice & friendly. Bowling was fun however they need new bowling balls and pool tables. Had the buffalo wings, they were small & not the best quality.
    Pricey but Happy Hour is optional.
    Written 16 July 2023
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  • Clay G
    Chicago, IL1,139 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been here a few times for drinks. They have some very unique options, including a Dr. Pepper sour. While I did not care for it, my friends absolutely love it. Outside of drinks, food that I’ve had here is alright. The staff are great and I imagine I’ll continue to come back here in the future.
    Written 20 November 2024
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  • jlrcommercial
    Atlanta, GA14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My wife and I took 15 and 10 y.o. to Io’s Comedy Sportz’s family -friendly show. (Other programs are more adult-friendly.) We loved it. Our kids loved it. It was so impressive to see these gifted actors transferring comic energy to the audience. Impossible to describe but just very funny improv. Highly recommend.
    Written 9 June 2024
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  • V L
    6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always love our visit and the rooftop but overall the staff needs customer service skills .Sorry not sorry move too fast ..no real customer service with smiles just jobs being done and it comes off rude for a nice place.
    Written 10 April 2023
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  • NiafronBC
    151 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Love this bar, kind of discret entrance, awesome atmosphere and decor. The cocktails were really good and original. The place to go for cocktails. I will return if i go back to Chicago.
    Written 7 September 2024
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  • david f
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An amazing trip back in time
    Great place
    Friendly staff
    And we even went back in for a second visit
    Written 22 October 2023
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  • Bree44
    Chicago, IL4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Came for a child's birthday party and couldn't believe the prices were so high for both the bowling alley and arcade. Kids had fun but probably won't come back except to spend rest of money left on swipe card for the arcade.
    Written 19 November 2019
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  • AmyYas
    Catonsville, MD369 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A fun, unique speakeasy. It was a bit pricey but worth the experience. They have different specialty drinks every night, which are chosen by tarot cards. They have pop up performances about every 30 minutes. We saw two female, burlesque dancers, and one male burlesque dancer, and one guitar player with funny songs. It is definitely a 21+ club. Definitely make a reservation in advance or you may be waiting a while. some of the drinks were very good. The others were not so good but it’s fun to try new things. We did not eat the food, but had the Nutella ice cream sandwich dessert which was very good. Overall I would go back, it was fun.
    Written 4 December 2022
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  • Wander_Eyes
    Houston, TX629 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The hubby and I decided to escape reality and checked into theWit for some getaway time. With our food and beverage credit as Hilton Honors gold members, we thought, "Hey, let's hit up the ROOF!" Now, being the classy hotel guests we are, we expected some top-notch concierge action to help with the reservation. But alas, no such luck.
    We checked in on a Friday and were told a reservation is encouraged as it's about to turn into a nightclub after 9 pm. Luckily, we got there around 7:30 pm to find a sea of empty tables. I wonder why the reservation?

    We ordered up some pizza, a few drinks, and because we're feeling wild, a couple of desserts. Service wasn't the fastest given the lack of customers. It was strange to have everything all came together at the same time. Pizza was good and the matcha thing was so subtle that I didn't taste any. The music was louder than your grandma's hearing aid on full blast. Our waitress was a gem, but we had to read her lips to figure out what was happening.

    Come 9:15 pm, we made our grand exit, only to watch the party animals come in. Suddenly, there was a bouncer at the door, and the vibe shifts from chill dinner to full-blown party mode. Electric, chaotic, and totally fun. Cheers to spontaneous night.
    Written 27 April 2024
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  • nomari2015
    Atlanta, GA171 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The audio team does a great job with equipment. This is so important for meetings and speakers, so major shout out to the team.
    Food for lunch was very good- didn’t cheap out on the fruit and had good options for vegetarians.
    Wonderful space to network in and have fun afterwards.
    Written 14 August 2019
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  • Scenic51841151546
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Andrea was amazing server. Super sweet, a joy to have on our layover. She looked out for us flight attendants and really made the experience great. Def recommend the pasta 10/10 and her hospital was definitely a 10/10 so if Andrea is working you will be taken well care of no problem!
    Written 8 September 2023
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  • Itinerant_Foodies
    Greensboro, NC605 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our first visit to Moody Tongue and we were very impressed. Part of the appeal was that they offer a beer pairing in which beer is paired with many very complex and subtle dishes. We are used to wine pairings but a beer pairing was worth a try. The dining room has a dark, more utilitarian ambiance which suits the theme of the restaurant. One thing that worried me was that neither my wife nor I like very hoppy beers and those are currently the rage. I figured we'd be giving the beer steward a tough job but it turned out that no one of the beers was hoppy. They were sour or fruity etc. and we were really impressed by how well they paired with the food and how well we liked all of them. All of the courses were delicious, complex, and quite different from all of the others. There is true artistry going on here! The only issue we had is that sometimes the next course of both food and wine would come before we had finished the beer we had for the previous course(s). The server(s) should communicate with the kitchen a bit more in case customers are slower to finish a particular glass. There is also a sizable amount of beer consumed with the tasting! I wouldn't recommend having any other drinks shortly before the dinner.
    Written 19 March 2023
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