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Small Bar, Division Reviews List

Small Bar, Division

A timeless bar with one of Chicago's largest selections of craft beer, a solid list of handmade cocktails featuring small batch and local spirits and simple, handmade food. Chef Justin White will be rolling out a new gastropub menu July 1. Certified Beer Server Chad Lynd oversees our beer program and mixologist Graham Courter curates our cocktail menu.
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12 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(12 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 12 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(5)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(5)
  • vibrant bar scene(5)
  • fit for foodies(3)
  • great for brunch(2)
  • hot spot(2)
  • good for groups(1)
Small Bar, Division Reviews List
Review 1 for Small Bar, Division
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A spot for the younger set to see and be seen on a strip where that is ok."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, hot spot
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Review 2 for Small Bar, Division
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent Food!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Excellent food for a bar. It really doesn't feel like bar food, it's fresh ingredients and prepared in a unique way. The vegetable tart is phenomenal! The only downside is it's very loud, but it is a bar too, so I guess you just have to be prepared for it."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 3 for Small Bar, Division
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic. Great service,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Fantastic. Great service, great food. Wish I lived closer, I would go back often."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Small Bar, Division
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Small Time

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Other than every menu item having an "aioli" sauce on it, the food was great. We ordered the special and a popular appetizer, which both were sold out. That was disappointing. The draft beer selection was excellent; however, extremely over-priced. I would recommend the Scotch egg as it was fantastic. Everything else was just enjoyable, but not special."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Small Bar, Division
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was quite good and

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was quite good and their beer list is incredible. Parking is impossible in this neighborhood, so be prepared to either valet or take a cab/public transportation. The service was pretty slow considering the place was full, but not packed, but since it was date night, I really didn't mind."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2009
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Small Bar, Division
Based on the average of (7) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic