Nobody's Darling

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great drinks!

Consistently the slowest and most disinterested bar service in Chicago. There's nothing like waiting 10 minutes to get service at an empty bar with the bartender playing with their phone idling behind the bar.

First time here, cocktails were fantastic, staff was fine - but the music was obscenely loud for the size and style of the place. We're talking yelling to be heard by a person a foot from you, yelling to be heard by the bartender, leaves your ears ringing kind of volume. I feel like an old woman typing this, but sincerely it was so loud you can't think.

Brought friends from the burbs here before dinner as it’s right in my hood (go to Pauline’s - next door - all the time and it was on my Must Go list) and has great reviews for their cocktails. We had two cocktails each and on the way out, I stopped to give the bartender a compliment on his absolutely PERFECT French martinis. Sadly, he replied with an incredibly rude comment about me being straight. While our server and the other patrons were lovely and seemingly inclusive of three straight women, the fact that the bartender felt comfortable enough to basically tell me I was in the wrong place was so many things to me. While I posted a review with just stars immediately following our visit in December of 2024, I added this commentary today as I saw the review while adding a new one for a store. So, that bartender may no longer be there. But, I will never go there again.

Loved this place. Patio seating, tucked on the quieter side of the neighborhood. Excellent cocktails, great service.

Walked in and tried to order a drink from the bartender after she continued to ignore me and my friend we went to the other side but that person said they were closing the bar and we had to go back to the other side. After continuing to try to get her attention she said I needed to go to the other well where they also ignored us so we just left. Very unwelcoming environment the only nice person was the guy at the door.

Came for the singles mingle night on Thursday and had a wonderful time meeting and chatting with other queers. It is a small bar and can be difficult to make your way through the crowd to make it to the bathroom but also it gives you an opportunity to mingle with other folks. Bathrooms were very clean and thoughtfully put together. The inside was also very clean and nicely decorated. It is a bit off the beaten path but definitely the place to go to meet queers.

I was able to go to Nobody’s Darling for a private event. Half of the bar was sectioned off for us. It was a wonderful experience, the music was tastefully selected. The drinks were very unique and the bartenders were attentive to everyone and wonderful in providing service for all. I felt very safe in this environment and would visit again if I get the chance!