The Good Old Basement

4.7

7 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

Step into The Good Old Basement cocktail lounge and experience a charming escape to yesteryear. Our intimate hideaway blends classic elegance with a touch of vintage glamour. Soft, ambient lighting and cozy seating invite you to relax with craft cocktails or even a non-alcoholic drink, helping you appreciate a semblance of the past, create new memories, and live in the good old days. We intend to recreate those cherished memories and relive the feeling of our youthful glory days. Whether you're enjoying a night out with friends or a romantic evening, our cozy, nostalgic atmosphere promises to transport you to a time when the drinks were strong, the music was angsty, and the conversations were unforgettable. Join us for a timeless evening of cocktails and camaraderie, right here at The Good Old Basement.

Please be aware this is a 21 and over establishment. Please have your ID ready at the front door. A photo of your ID on your phone will not be accepted.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Phone number
(773) 770-9239
Website
http://basementchi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Rodolfo Cuadros

Location
2763 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Area
Logan Square
Cross Street
Milwaukee Ave, Diversey, Kimball
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Logan Square blue line
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

7 Reviews

M
Mindi
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was such a great experience! We happened to come in when they had their $6 smashbutger special and it was the best burger I’d had in a while! The cocktails were also generously poured, delicious and the best deal in Logan Square. The space is super cute and fun and would be absolutely perfect for large groups but still intimate and great for a date night or first date. I hope more people discover this place, my partner and I will definitely be back. An absolutely great place to start or end a night out.
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Erika
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic spot with be try informative and nice staff. Burger and cauliflower and the COOKIE were amazing. I’m a bourbon fan and the old fashioned was classic.
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Elizabeth
Des Moines
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went on a thursday night for the tv dinner. The hostess and waitress were very sweet. Our reservation was at 7pm, and we walked right in and got seated in a side room. We were the only ones in that room the whole time we were there. Cute theming, but it was hard to have atmosphere when it is so empty. I got the frozen cuban for my cocktail, and friends got canned drinks. My cocktail was very minty, almost to the point of not being able to taste anything else in the drink. Drinks came out about 5 min after ordering. Our whole table did the play on the kid cuisine tv dinner which came with macaroni and cheese, pork belly, corn, fried chicken, and a cosmic brownie. The corn was the best thing on the plate, followed by the macaroni and then fried chicken. I enjoyed my pork belly, but my friends said theirs was too fatty. The cosmic brownie wasn't bad, but it was the consistency of the traditional cosmic brownie so good for what it was. Food came out in good time and piping hot. They do have a happy hour of 10 dollar cocktails, which I will be back to try. Everyone was so sweet, and the food/drinks were good, so I really hope this place can get some traction!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing atmosphere quality food. The music selection sounded like it was coming directly off my iPod nano back in high school.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was outstanding. Even though its a cocktail lounge they have incredible food.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best Smash burger I've ever had. Drinks were really good too!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the drinks and the vibe was super cute, would definitely come back with a group of friends!
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FAQs

The Good Old Basement is rated 4.7 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

2763 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

Cross Street
Milwaukee Ave, Diversey, Kimball
Area
Logan Square
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Logan Square blue line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rodolfo Cuadros
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options

Website
http://basementchi.com/
Phone number
(773) 770-9239

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