Insider Pages Reviews for John Barleycorn Lincoln Park

4 Stars: Good old fashion bar (by GorgeousGirl)

GorgeousGirl — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I first started hanging out at Barleycorn in college. I usually goto the Wrigleyville location, but they are all good. Lots of fun people here, cool music and they love sports! This is a good bar.

3 Stars: Fun Bar (by NatalieL)

NatalieL — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT

This is a fun bar to have a party. They have god drink specials for big groups of people, plus you can rent out the upstairs if you have a large enough group.

1 Stars: Not a fan of this bar at all (by DrinksCoffee)

DrinksCoffee — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

I dont like John Barleycorn at all. This bar is a good example of what happens when frat boys run wild. They are always crowded, the music is terrible, the other customers are obnoxious and the drink prices are outrageous. I dont recommend you go here.

1 Stars: The worst bar in Chicago (by ShoppingQueen)

ShoppingQueen — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:00:00 GMT

This place is terrible. Its dirty, smell and filled with annoying drunk people. I don't understand what the appeal is but I cant stand the place. The only time I ever went in I saw junk all over the floor, waste all over the bathroom and a long line for over priced watered down drinks. I am never ever going back there.

5 Stars: March Madness (by mll41076)

mll41076 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Please come to Barleycorn and watch Michigan State win the Final Four! $15 buckets of beer and dollar sliders.

3 Stars: Great food, "brah" (by jns597)

jns597 — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Well, I've been to this bar a number of times with friends that come up from being at U of I down in Cham/Urbana. Needless to say, this bar caters to the frat vibe. The food here is amazing though, so getting there a little eary can be recommended to get a seat. Not to mention the overwhelming stench of A&F and Lacoste cologne could ruin anyones appetite. The bar is usually fun, but I've been witness to a few fights and scuffles in and outside of the bar which makes it less an enjoyable place. When it isn't as packed, it's definately more fun and you don't leave with your ears ringing (they BLAST club music) or some injury from "brahs" stumbling about. Price is decent, but you can easily go to most other bars down the block for a cheaper beer. Overall, I'd recommend it, because it's usually variable if it is or isn't fun, and I can't blame that on the bar, it's more the people that show up.

5 Stars: Best Burger in Town (by smudgecats)

smudgecats — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:00:00 GMT

For years, this has been the place for a great burger -- well seasoned and served with great cottage fries. Forget the wine selection, but take advantage of at least 20 brews on tap. A nice outdoor patio -- and classical music inside (at times).

4 Stars: For a good time... (by besimmons98)

besimmons98 — Tue, 29 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The frat party vibe was present yet not overwhelming. Spacious bar with many places to sit and gather makes it a great place to meet up with people you know or just meet new ones.

5 Stars: worth the trip (by leigh05)

leigh05 — Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

the food is good, the atmosphere is nice (a little too dark) and the service is usually great- not to mention some hot servers! the bartenders aren't bad either- a little slow. overall, a great place for dinner and drinks, and once it gets late, a little dancing.

2 Stars: corn-e (by myvote)

myvote — Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

If you don't mind an infusion of emerson lightweight chinos or fraternity brawls, this place is for you. The food is O.K., but the people watching is top rate. You can watch barbies bounce pretending to be stupid in hopes of catch her melanoma man.

5 Stars: DiveTwin's Review (by DiveTwin)

DiveTwin — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

This is the best burger in the city ... and rivals Boston Blackies as the biggest. It's fresh USDA ground beef with a seasoning (I can't place it) that's delicious. You design your own burger from how it's cooked to the toppings that include four cheeses, guacamole, bacon, olives, mushrooms, etc. along with the usual toppings and condiments. It is accompanied either with regular crispy french fries or their home-made fried potato chips. The atmosphere is terrific with a nice outdoor area and an old-world bar feel to it.

It's my place to go after running the Chicago Marathon!

4 Stars: What an atmosphere (by stumiller)

stumiller — Wed, 31 Jul 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I've only been here twice but both times have been extremely fun. I love the atmosphere.

2 Stars: College folks only (by JackShay_Citysearch)

JackShay_Citysearch — Tue, 21 May 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I remember (to my slight shame) just loving places like this in college. People everywhere, loud as hell, sloppy. But the thrill is gone mere years later, and now John Barleycorn seems to me a sad meat market full of desperate kids, many of which will be full-fledged alcoholics in 5 years. The thing is, if I read that statement back then, I would have been there the next Friday night...