Villains Bar & Grill
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 356-9992
- Cross Street:
- Harrison Street
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Harrison; Bus: 22 to Harrison
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 5pm-3am
Editorial Review for Villains Bar & Grill – by Fred Schlatter
In Short
A yellow neon sign looks villainous hanging from a dingy facade. Contrastingly, textured, floral pattern velveteen wallpaper looks Vegas-ready in black and gold. Several walls sport dizzying basket-weave wall panels. The long bar features a repeating Warhol Elvis image at knee-level; at eye level, friendly bartenders serve potent, rocker-themed cocktails in oversized martini glasses.
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Insider Tips
ParkingDespite its proximity to the Loop, Printer's Row isn't such a terrible place to bring a car, especially on weekends. Trawl Dearborn, Federal and Polk for spots, some metered, some not.
The ExtrasCall ahead to hear the weekly schedule as Villains plans specials on drinks and draws like B-movie and themed music nights.
On the MenuBurgers rule the menu, with the gut-busting Garbage Burger (cheese, bacon, avocado, caramelized onions, etc.) getting top billing. Other items include bar stables like hot wings.
User Reviews for Villains Bar & Grill
07/08/2008 Posted by audigaudi
*WARNING* go once, and you'll soon become a regular! I typically go on a friday or saturday night, so this review comes from this specific perspective. If I'm there early enough to catch the kitchen before it closes I make sure to order the fried macaroni and cheese bites, just typing it makes me crave them. Their clamari is also one of the better varieties I’ve come across. The crowd in Villains always varies, given its location. Anyone from Columbia students, to young professionals, to indie kids, to older business men, people watching never disappoints in this place. You’ll always be greeted warmly by any one of the owners, made up of 2 brothers, Marco and Miguel, and their cousin Pete. The bartender will also make you feel comfortable as soon as you step in. Greg always has a smile on his pretty face and is ready to fill up your 10oz. martini glass with some delicious concoction ;) That’s another “great” about this place, they charge the same amount for their large martini’s as any other place charges for their 8oz. ones. Also on weekends, DJ Joe gets people moving. He tends to play more electro, indie-dance-rock, garage genres of music. I find myself singing along more than not :) If you keep your eyes open you can also see his slim, tall frame bouncing along to the beat.
Pros: staff, clientele, drinks, dj, ambiance
Cons: not enough room to dance
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