Pour Decisions Chicago

Had a long busy Friday where I was not able to take any time to feed myself. By time I got off work at 11pm I was not only starving but exhausted as well. After my shower and feeding my dog it was now water midnight. So I sat down and asked Google to find new a late night place to have a meal and some drinks to wind down. I discovered Pour Decision on Lincoln Ave. As I walked in I thought to myself geeze this place is filled with nothing but young folks. Are 25 to 35 I automatically assume I had made a mistake and was going to regret my adventure tonight. Wow how wrong was this 52 year old soul who didn't expect the top notch service and food that I treated myself to. Note to self .. time judge a book by is cover! My bartender/waitress Andrea was a doll not only was she attentive she was consistent on her hospitality. She keep an eye on my drinks and made sure every time my glass got empty she was there to check in me for a fresh cold one. I found off the cook was David .... My hats off to him because the food was cooked to perfection and so damn good. I was hungry so I did a buffet style meal where I ordered steak and fries, a cheese burger and the crab empanadas. David if you ever see this I hope you go no where because I'll be back for you preparation and cooking. I can not complain about anything other than it was so good and I ate so fast to where I couldn't finish everything. Thank goodness for take out containers so that I can enjoy my left overs. Although this is a very young crowd and your just coming for drinks and food you'll be satisfied with the hospitality and food. I recommend this for place for anyone who's near lake view and wants to try a new place. This bar setting has better quality food than many places I've been. It's reasonably price and high quality bar entree food. All for Andrea when you get there because that's one bartender who will make sure your taken care of. I can't wait to go back to try the lobster empanadas. Thank you Pour Decisions for being a great late night desicion for me!

Okay this place is great. Took me too long to try this place out. Great cocktail menu. I got the green elixir which was refreshing, tasty, and good alcohol content. The food was waaaay above expectations. Ordered steak frites. Steak was cook perfectly, fries had so much flavor. We also got the wings. The claim that they fall right off the bone is not hyperbole. I don’t think I’ve had more tender wings in my life. Can’t recommend this place enough. (Sorry, photos were midway through the meal 😅)

The bottomless wings on Wednesdays are AMAZING!!! Our favorite bar!!! The vibes are always good and the staff truly makes the experience. Jade and Frankie went above and beyond — so attentive, welcoming, and fun, they genuinely made our night. You can tell they care about the people and the energy of the place. This is our go-to spot and we appreciate them so much. Great drinks, great people, great vibes — 10/10 every time!

We went for $20 bottomless wing wednesday and had such a good time as a party of 5! The vibes were super chill and our server Jade was so sweet! She was totally on top of it and we felt very well taken care of! The wings were lichrally falling off the bone so goood. Thank you! Will definitely be back

Such a local gem in the neighborhood. The wings fall right off the bone and are so good and their craft cocktails are so unique. Their second floor looks like a speakeasy. I threw a party here & everyone loved it . The second floor party room fit beautifully with our great gatsby theme and the staff did an amazing job accommodating our party. Zumiya is such a fun and attentive bartender. She makes a mean espresso martini! She also takes the time to make you a drink if you’re in the mood for something that’s not on the menu.

SHOUTOUT TO BIG JIN! Me and my friends came in on a slow Tuesday night and Jinny showed us the best time. Amazing banter, service, and vibes. Turned a quiet Tuesday into an amazing memory that will always be cherished !! Made us feel very at home. Thank you jinny and Kevin for the amazing hospitality !! This place ROCKS! Please boss man give these boys the bonus they deserve after doing god’s work !!!

I loved the fun, upbeat atmosphere. Plus the service was so attentive and professional. They also have a great cocktail selection. I love that they are open till 4 AM. I will definitely be back!

This place has such a GREAT vibe. I bring everyone I know here and they always rave about the vibes and the super friendly service!! Especially from Zumiya! She is so attentive, fun, and she makes the BEST drinks. Every time I walk in and see Zumiya working, I know we’re going to be well taken care of!

Pour Decisions is an absolute gem in Lincoln Park! We stopped by for their Wednesday Wing Night and trivia, and I can confidently say they have the best wings in the city. The famous fall-off-the-bone wings are perfection, and with 11 sauces to choose from, there's something for everyone. The parm garlic is an absolute must-try--rich, buttery, and packed with flavor. The hot honey strikes the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, while the signature Pour Decisions sauce is a BBQ dream with a delightful kick. And don't even get me started on their homemade ranch--it pairs with the wings like a match made in heaven. The deal is unbeatable: $20 for unlimited wings or $14 for a generous single plate. My family is flying in for the holidays, and I already know my nephews are counting down to Wing Night. Beyond the wings, the drinks are top-notch. I had one of the best mocktails I've had in ages--super tasty and thoughtfully crafted. The vibe of the place is fantastic, too. Their upscale bar food and upbeat trivia night make it the perfect midweek hangout. If you haven't been to Pour Decisions yet, you're seriously missing out. We'll definitely be back!

Our drinks were really good! I got pulled into this spot because of the name, "Pour Decisions." That's epic and sounds like a place we've all been and will probably be again lbvs - Anthony

Fantastic spot for a casual weekday hang out with friends!! After a very busy summer we realized we hadn't seen in each other in a while. One of us was craving wings so we turned to instagram to find bottomless wings in Chicago! After a bit of scrolling we stumbled upon Pour Decisions! It's $20 for bottomless wings. They have multiple flavors to pick from and each comes with ranch or blue cheese! 8 wings come in each basket. We tried the buffalo, pour decisions mix, teriyaki, garlic parm and the spicy Unami! Our favorite was the Teriyaki!! Our server was super sweet and patient. We kept forgetting to look at the menu and deciding which flavors we wanted! They had trivia (Thursday @ 7:30) which was fun but also made us realize we don't know a lot of things haha.

Literally had a fantastic experience here, and I almost never rate bars!! My friend and I walked in around 9 on a Friday night - within a minute an employee who wasn't even working the bar greeted us, and informed us it was Ladies Night and told us the specials. It was kind of packed with nowhere to sit, but a minute later ANOTHER employee came and grabbed us and said hey, there's two seats at the bar you two can have. So kind, I can't remember the last time an employee helped me find a seat! We ordered espresso martinis and I swear the bartender made them in a minute. Our total was $36 for 4 espresso martinis which is insane in this city. They were also playing good country music and I don't even like country music. The vibes were right and the employees were 10/10. Fantastic experience, we will be back!

100/100 Hands down. Droped in randomly on a Thursday evening and they had a $10 burger special. Why not right? Yeahhhh we made a really good choice. Our server was phenomenal and sweet. Very attentive and knew how to help us make food decisions. To pair with my burger I ordered the blood on the leaves cocktail which is whiskey base. The bartender did not disappoint and it was incredibly strong. Definitely a sipper type of cocktail. The medium well done burger was charred perfectly on the outside while still super juicy on the inside. I literally can swear that this burger melted in my mouth. I haven't had a burger this good in so long. The chef, Alex, did his thaaaang. So much so I had to meet him and tell him. I definitely will be returning for sure.

I went here after seeing a show at the Apollo theatre and it was great!!! The inside looks very nice and is decorated with televisions lol I love it! The tacos were extremely tasty, I loved the spicy sauce on the side!! The Margarita I had was pretty tasty ! Service was quick and very satisfying the team was attentive and even gave us great recommendations! I will surely be back to visit this place again!

Have been wanting to try Pour Decisions since it opened. I like this place! An extremely friendly and genuine bartender and decent food. Not sure if it was just for football but they had an excellent burger deal - $8 with fries. The place is nicely renovated but wouldn't say that there is anything unique about the ambiance. Come for a good conversation and a beer!

Came here for a drink & an apps before our dinner reservation across the street. Place had a lot of specialty options. They did have a half off happy hour (but basically any of the specialty cocktails were included). There was no signage or promotion to this (we were basically told this after we decided on our drinks). Price range is pretty high. We got the truffle fries and they were good but nothing special for the price. Server was friendly but was pretty busy with the other tables so it was hard to track her down when we were all set for the bill.

Stopped in early evening on a weekday for a couple drinks. The bartender was absolutely amazing. He was well versed on the menu and cocktail making in general. I had asked for a rum based cocktail on the menu (the only one), but they were phasing that one out (seasonal). He offered to make me something else rum based and asked my flavor profiles. Both drinks were fantastic! My friend got a couple from the menu and really enjoyed them too. The ambiance started off pretty standard, but then there was live jazz music being played later in the evening which was wonderful! 100% will return. We didn't try the food on this visit, but I intend to next time.

Servers were great. So many tv's so conducive for football season. the wings were good and the CBR poutine was so good.

Good place to go if you make lots of poor decisions. It certainly can make you feel better it seems. Pour Decisions is one of the newer places in Lincoln Park for getting drinks, food, and whatever. Has live entertainment. The prices aren't that good, but aren't that bad for the area to be honest. Came in the evening after a busy time and needed some good drinks and food. It has the good drinks at least. The food was pretty average, and on top of that, expensive for that kind of stuff. It's about $12 for the cheapest cocktail. Too much. I got the Lincoln Park Paloma, because it was the cheapest. We got the Black Truffle Fries. It's $12, but it's big. The food options are pretty lacking and not much besides greasy fried type of stuff. For the average food and prices, we may not come back. It's in a hip area, so they can get away with it. There's not much on the menu to eat for vegans and vegetarians.

Great spot for a weeknight drink. The open air concept is nice in summer. Drinks were good and servers were nice. Can't speak to the food since I didn't have any but found out they have a bottomless wing special and trivia on Wednesday nights.

So many daily specials at this establishment. My favorite day to stop by is on Wednesday for the AYCE wings that literally fall off the bone. Any day of the week this place has delicious cocktails that are sure not to disappoint.

Just had our holiday party there from our place of employment and it was great. The room upstairs is very nice for a gathering like this. The bar service and food were outstanding. They also treated us very well from the time we inquired about having our party up until we paid the final bill. I would recommend to anyone to have an event here or just to hang out downstairs at the bar for food and drinks. Thanks so much Pour Decisions for helping us with our event - we will be back.

My party came here for drinks. We ordered the Chicago-Politan and the Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon. Highly recommend the Chicago-Politan, we repeated our rounds 3x. The servers name on the receipt says Michael, and he was very friendly and sincere. We interacted like we already knew each other. We looked over the menu and were given a fair amount of time to review. We hadn't picked when he came back the 2nd time, and as a challenge said to him that we'd pick our drinks in 10 seconds. He counted and we picked great drinks. I would like to go back. I don't care if I get greeted or not, I think we were greeted, they let us pick our seating. The inside was well setup and decorated. We went upstairs for a last drink and that area is also fun and the service was good there also.

Gratuity not included on purpose? My friends and I stopped over last night, randomly picking Pour Decisions bc it's halfway between our apartments. We were so delighted to discover it was ladies night and that wine was half off and I also got a reduced price espresso martini that I enjoyed. Service was not great but the server was so friendly and cool and the only person we saw serving, so we gave her a pass even though we had to keep asking for water refills. Ok here's where the feeling was not right: gratuity. We were charged an automatic gratuity and that was not anywhere on the menu and not communicated to us by the waitress. The credit charge had a tip line on it, so naturally, I paid because that's the receipt I looked at and it didn't say gratuity included and the server didn't say the usual Chicago line about extra gratuity if you choose. It's on me that I didn't realize until later that there was a gratuity included on the original receipt ( though percentage not indicated), but I imagine this happens a lot to people, especially people who just get drinks. It's honestly a turn off to going back. I've never been to a bar or other establishment in Chicago that hasn't made their policy clear.

First of all, the staff was extremely welcoming to my party and me, even after having a few drinks before entering the bar. The bartender was extremely light hearted and funny and took our orders very quickly, including our food orders and do NOT miss out on the food. Each of us ordered something different but NONE of us were disappointed in the slightest, actually the opposite! Which is very impressive considering there was one lone soldier in the back as the chef, who is also the best damn chef alive (please try the fall off the bone wings, you will NOT be disappointed if you get the Pour Decision Sauce)! He was so nice that he even gave our table, who was already raving about his food, extra tenders he made just for the hell of it! The bar has great, diverse music as well and nice personalities floating in and out as well, so definitely give it a try! I normally don't even write reviews on Yelp, but they deserve it! 10/10 WILL come again, thank you all for taking care of us so well (if you ever see this!)

When you look at the location and the name and the menu there is a bit of a identity crisis. The name would suggest raucus partying like Halligans or somewhere in the Viagra Triangle, but the menu suggests elevated pub/gastro esque and the bar has cocktails that sound worthy by name only. I mean what's going on here. While they are brand new and finding their foot I can't help but notice, but the drinks scream Tavern/Pub along with the TV's. Yelp makes it difficult as there is no difference in a cocktail bar and craft cocktails. I feel like John Taffer came in here and tried to rescue this, but the owner relapsed or whoever consulted on this place has only worked at 1 craft cocktail bar because the set up kinda makes sense, but doesn't have the direction/vision of someone seasoned. It's a new face to LP and it's close to my place. Food was slightly elevated bar food, think fast casual. $42 dry aged rib eye is a steak I was too skeptical to get and yet to also mention no one dry ages choice, but unaged prime would be took expensive, then I thought well it might just be the eye and no spinalis. My worry did not overpower my curiosity. Lobster rolls, but Chicago style got the best of my. It's a great concept as far as creativity, but the toppings overpower the simple yet elegantly bold flavors we expect from any lobster roll. Fries were good, under salted though. They could have warmed the plates to hold temp a little better, just because it's spring isn't a reason to change protocol. Service was great, bar staff was nice, prices were affordable to maybe even cheap. The drinks were all riff's on classics, single ingredient swaps with a proper garnish. Nothing elevated or complex, but those names sure sound inviting. This has the signs that someone took a menu from somewhere else and tweaked it for this place and the owner changed the names. There is no vision. I tried getting a Black Manhattan because even though they are new I didn't trust their vermouth. None to be found. I love the deep grate, but it's not really a storage for glassware. A little saline, a little acid, some house made ingredients and a few cocktail books would turn this place around. Hopefully they curate the experience a little better rather than mish mash things. I wish the best for them. I'll be back because frankly for me patio season makes me want to travel less than when it's dead of winter. I spent my 20's trying to find myself, hopefully they don't take that long.

Great place to drink. Everytime a new adventure. Never know what you will find in each room. The drinks are wet and the food is bomb

This place is awesome. I've been coming here since they opened in March. Love the people. Love the cocktails. Love the food. So glad to have this amazing local place!

The most incredible wings I have ever eaten. Spilled the sauce all over myself because the meat simply just falls off the bone when you pick it up. I'm from Atlanta and have had some great wings but none compare to these. My buddy, Luke Milliman, brought me here & it cleared the hype by far.

Great neighborhood place for happy hour, dinner and to watch sports! Fun and so friendly but not too loud for convos. Food is delicious!! Check it out!

best wings i've ever had in my life- cocktails unfortunately weren't consistent but the wings save the day

This place is so confusing to me. There's a real identity crisis going on. There's a bunch of TVs which makes it feel like a sports bar but then it's also trying to be a cocktail bar but also feels like a pub. Everything was also incredibly sticky. It was not very clean at all which was concerning. Table had food scraps still on it, glassware was sticky, menus had remnants of sticky food, there was no place that felt clean. All that aside the food was just awful. I hate to say it but it was pretty inedible. Everything tasted like it had been frozen and heated up in a microwave. The dressing for the salad was also 100% store bought. Their prices are downright ridiculous for what they are serving and the shadiest part of all is that they add a 4% fee to each item without even telling you. Our bill arrived much higher than what was advertised on the menu. I will say the service was great so that was nice but I'd highly avoid this place. Super unfortunate.

Don't come to this bar for any of their deals because it's false advertisement. I visited your bar this evening with a group of girlfriends and I want to say I am extremely disappointed in the service we received. We specifically came to pour decisions for girls night as you advertised half off martinis and wine both on instagram and on the sign outside of your bar but that wasn't the case when we received the bill. We were charged full price for the drinks and when we asked about the half off martini deal the waitress said "oh that's only for basic martinis only" no where on your menu do you offer "basic" martinis nor was that advertised on instagram or the sign out front of your establishment. You need to specify that when posting about deals. Extremely unprofessional. The waitress also tried over charging us by 4 beverages which amounted to over $60. If you're going to offer a half off martini deal you need to specify what that deal actually is and not make it a blanket statment.

Stopped in on a whim. The bartender was a blast to chat with and made killer drinks. Chicken wings were easily the best I've had in years. Fall off the bone, smoky, spicy, perfect. Happened to be an open jazz jam and the music was great. Recommend to anyone looking for a good drink, outstanding food, or just a nice place to chill.

Good service and drinks but food was half frozen when we recieved it. We ordered the fried artichoke and the mozzarella sticks. Marinara sauce was ice cold too.

First the good: The interior of the place looks great. It is recently opened, and they did a great job with the interior design and build out. It also has TVs all around perfect for watching sports. The bar looked well equipped, although I only got a beer, but the liquor selection looks great, and the beer list is also excellent. Now the not so good: The food was not good. We ordered the cheese sticks, wings, lobster roll, and a hamburger. All the food was just ok at best and downright awful for some. The fries and the cheese sticks were ok, not horrible but not remarkable. The lobster roll was pretty bad. If you are familiar with the lobster rolls in New England, this is not that. It's more like the consistency of canned tuna salad but perhaps made with lobster. I'm not sure, but it tasted pretty bad - I took one fork full and had to force myself to swallow it. The rolls themselves were hard and tasteless. The hamburger was tasted like a frozen burger from the grocery store cooked without any seasoning. It was bland and tasteless. This was my first visit and they are newly opened so I hope things improve. I'll go back and give them another try in a couple of weeks. I hope they've worked out the kinks with the food by then. I really hope they are successful because they are located in my neighborhood and it would be great to have another nice bar/dining choice locally.

As a local, I frequent this restaurant often due to their awesome food, great service, and quality ambiance. Tonight they hosted a group of 30+ friends of mine for a 30th birthday party and all I can say is that they went above and beyond. The food was incredible and the staff, especially Amela, was outstanding. I truly can't recommend this place enough.

Awesome Bavarian pretzel cheese and the "Char- Coochie" board!! Come and enjoy- great jazz band.

Service here was fantastic! Walked in to a live jazz band the margaritas were top tier & we tried the gnocchi, wings, tacos on Tuesday and they did not disappoint. Chef Tony even checked in on our table and hooked us up with dessert. My new go to spot in Chicago.

This place is exactly what we needed in LP. The ambiance is incredible and the staff is hands down the most welcoming group I've met. It's a good spot for weeknight drinks/food and on the weekends it's just as good (if not better.) My friends and I like to have a good time and we have had a blast here. They really let the customers vibe lead the ambiance and it's the same blast as other local bars without the college students. HIGHLY recommend the wings because they actually fall off the bone and I dream about how soft the pretzel app is.

I am a local resident and love that this cocktail lounge is an elevated vibe. Staff is very nice and welcoming. Definitely a place to come if you want to have handmade cocktails and a friendly environment. Also, the live music is fantastic!

I came here for a private birthday party on the second floor and had a great time. I loved the layout and decor - there's a variety of seating options, a pool table, and the birthday girl was able to control the music. I ordered the nachos with chicken - they were a little pricey (I think like $22) - but so good!! The bartender (who's also part owner) was a lot of fun - outgoing and personable. And drinks were really good!

New neighborhood favorite! It's exactly what Lincoln park needed. Great cocktails, gastro pub-ish food and a fun ambiance. It's only been open for a month and we've already been 5 times!

You will make all the right decisions when you choose Pour Decisions! Staff was incredible, friendly, and very attentive. The food was delicious and the presentation was amazing! The atmosphere was fun and inviting! The 2nd floor is really neat as well, it has a very speak-easy feel to it...great place for a get together! We will definitely be back when visiting Chicago!

Great service and great atmosphere!! Our waitress was so friendly and the drinks were really good. This place just opened this month and i will definitely be coming back!

Phenomenal bar. Good food at a fair price. So glad I made Pour Decisions tonight!!!!!

Great environment and great drinks! Very quick service downstairs. The upstairs lounge feels like an upscale cocktail lounge with pool, but not too serious! No poor decisions being made here!

First time here & the service was great! Fun cocktails and good food. Definitely will be back

Live jazz was great and lots of tvs for watching playoff hockey. Good food, especially the chicken sandwich.

This place is a hidden gem! We were out in Lincoln park looking for a place with good drinks and a cool vibe and we walked into this place. The service is great, and our server Zumiya was awesome.

What the other 3 star and 1 star review said. "confusing", but ultimately just bad. There are way WAY too many good food places in Chicago for anyone to choose this place for food. Came here with my buddy and his gf. She said the food was bad but we thought she was just being dramatic. All we wanted was a place to watch the game and have a few bites of food. This place makes Five Guys seem like Nobu, honestly. Was too skeptical to try anything else based on the first sips of our cocktails, so I ordered a cheese burger. Looked like and tasted like 90% of it came out of a plastic bag. The cocktails were barely passable. I'm giving them two stars because my friend ordered their wings and they ARE actually good, but literally everything else is way below par of what they're trying to position themselves as. Reminds me of Broken English down the street. It LOOKS like it should be good but everything is pretty garbage by Chicago standards. If you're looking for Wings/Beer and tvs to watch a game with the bros... perfect spot. For literally anything else go elsewhere.