Nick's Garden - Chicago

Alexandra is the best!!! Ask for Charlotte or Kelsey to make your drink great service and always happy to see all of them!

The atmosphere was fantastic, but the saxophone player was ridiculously loud. When we arrived, the place was packed, and we managed to have just one drink before we had to leave. It was impossible to hear ourselves think. In the future, please don’t mic the saxophonist—it's completely unnecessary.

The beer selection is extensive, but the prices are on the higher side. This wouldn’t be a problem if the beer service met expectations; however, many of the beers tasted stale, suggesting that the lines may not have been properly cleaned, resulting in off aromas and flavors. Additionally, several pints were underfilled, meaning you’re not receiving the full volume you should expect. For a venue that advertises itself as a beer garden, this level of quality is simply unacceptable.

All in all a superb spot. More than enough classic and exotic beers to select from, plus the interior is a cool fusion of jazz nightclub and brewpub.My only regret is that I wasn’t able to check out the beer garden itself, guess I’ll just have to return when spring is in full swing.

Nice little bar, drinks were good, etc. My only complaint was the band sounded like they could be good except the sound quality was terrible, way too loud and not balanced at all. We actually left early because of it so I would say this is something worth addressing. Other than that this is a cool little bar that I would come back to.