Rossi's
Bar · Near North Side
412 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Highlights
Cash-only dive bar with a huge selection of local beer
Cash-only dive bar with a huge selection of local beer
"Rossi’s is not your typical River North bar. At first glance, Rossi's looks like a rundown liquor store, but step inside and prepare to be greeted by PBRs and a few longtime regulars. Rossi’s cheap drinks, old-school juke box, dimly lit interior and small, friendly environment add to its charm." - One Design Company
"River North has mutated over the years, angled at tourists rather than locals. There are a few exceptions, and Rossi’s, the charming hole in the wall near House of Blues, has endured. The bartenders are friendly. The customers aren’t snobby. The coolers are full of local beer, and not just the big names; there’s variety. When you’re finished pretending Hubbard Street is the Vegas Strip, hang out with the grown-ups at Rossi’s." - Ashok Selvam
"Rossi’s is one of the only true dives left in River North (along with Snickers). It’s an incredibly friendly and tiny space in the shadow of the House of Blues. The coolers in the back stock a nice selection of craft beer. Feel free to grab one and walk over to the bartender who’s armed with a bottle opener. This is the bar to take transplants and picky people who don’t think they like dive bars. Teach them a valuable lesson." - Ashok Selvam
"While Rossi’s tagline is “Chicago’s second best dive bar,” it’s the downtown dive that locals steer tourists and convention-goers toward. What’s not to love about a classic — and increasingly endangered — Chicago slashie? It’s dark, cavernous, and opens at 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday." - AJ LaTrace
"Rossi’s, River North. Rossi’s is not your typical River North bar. At first glance, Rossi's looks like a rundown liquor store, but step inside and prepare to be greeted by PBRs and a few longtime regulars. Rossi’s cheap drinks, old-school juke box, dimly lit interior and small, friendly environment add to its charm."
