“ Oh my god. I think I found my favorite bar in Chicago. The ambiance, the vinyls spinning, the lively but demure crowd, the filament lightbulbs. It's all perfect. Really can catch a vibe here. ”

“ Really great ambiance, great cocktails & even better prices. This bar is tucked away in a quiet corner off Charleston & N Hoyne in Bucktown. Really great for dates or just catching up with friends. Great staff and overall good vibe ”

“ It's giving neighborhood bar meets speakeasy. The drinks were wonderful. I had the celery gimlet and it was delicious. My partner had one of his favorite old fashion. The vibe was great and would definitely come back. ”

“ Cute little corner bar in the buck town neighborhood that gets pretty crowded on weeknights and weekends alike. There are no TVs at this bar, which is great for conversations but not so good if you're looking to watch sports, etc. There is no menu to find online which is a little annoying but overall a nice, kind of upscale place. ”

“ A great neighborhood spot. Can't get enough of the old-fashioned. Joel is kind and offers great service. My Bucktown go to!! ”

“ Came in a few weeks ago for our second visit. Loved the vibe, solid music, drinks were pretty good too. Completely unhinged bartender drove us away after one drink. The couple sitting next to us at the bar had been waiting over ten minutes and when they said "can we put in an order?" She looked them dead in the face and said "I need a minute. I just broke a glass." It was bizarre and one of a lineup of totally weird interactions. Probably will be back, but we'll peek in at who's behind the bar before we do! ”

“ I absolutely love this bar! While it's dimly lit with candles, big windows in the front that make it a perfect place for an afternoon cocktail. Great cocktail selection (I LOVE the celery gimlet) and plenty of room. I would give it five stars, but the regular bartender who is usually there is extremely rude which kills the vibe a bit. ”

“ Great selection of cocktails! Just found this spot while out one night. Love the decor and vibes of this place. Easy to get drinks and table! ”

“ Much like VE Day or VJ Day (when WW II came to a close) tonight, at The Charleston Bar, had the same Vibe as the news reels l've seen about those two (above) blessed events. Pure Celebration! Even though The Charleston Bar was checking I.D. and Vax cards, this place was mobbed with what very much looked like a pre-pandemic crowd. It was like January 2020 all over again. People were drinking, carousing, talking, flirting, and listening to the DJ's spinning records. This was a very happy crowd. I stopped by The Charleston to see a few friends who call this bar home. As soon as I walked in, I felt this gaiety and relief from all of the trials and tribulations of the last two years. It's the first time I've felt this camaraderie in a very long time. Without trying to sound dramatic, it was quite a moment (for me) to step back, observe, and toast our human spirit. ”

“ Discovered this place on a casual walk through Bucktown that ended in some Sunday afternoon cocktails. Have ventured back as often as possible. For those familiar with this part of Bucktown you already know that hidden gem bars are tucked into a primarily residential neighborhood, which happen to be my favorite type of bars. Charleston could perhaps be my new favorite cocktail bar because it's got a ton of character but it's not pretentious - it's good cocktails at a fair price, and there isn't a line out the door or a 30 minute wait at the bar ending in a lousy interaction with a hard nosed bartender treating you like a second class citizen. I've been here three times now and every visit I have been impressed with how friendly the bar tenders are, and how they even willing to answer questions about the drinks, or even have a conversation- what a novel concept! The inside is dark with dim lighting and a great ambiance. Highly recommend! ”