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Enjoy Free Inspirational Movies Every Monday at 8:00 PM.
Those seeking to share their thoughtful love of cinema with other respectful patrons should probably steer clear of one of Chicago's wilder and more entertaining movie houses (when it's not putting on...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/27/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love it love it love it! Great on a M-W for the cheap beer and two movies for 5 bucks. usually a good movie selection, fun to go with a group of friends, the way they have the seating is quite good.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$5 for a movie can't be beat. Cheap beer, cheap soda, cheap mixed drinks, cheapish popcorn, sticky, sticky floors, and a bathroom straight out of a horror movie= good times. Do not drive here. Take the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of things I miss most about living in Wrigleyville. The movie selections are always fabulous or hilarious, and the crowd is ridiculous (ridicuous=loads of fun). There is nothing better…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Brew & View. $5 to get in and it has been that price for all the years I've been going. The drinks are cheap too. Not a great selection of booze, but as long as you know that going in its not a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 stars (beer selection is kind of shoddy) The Vic itself is awesome. It reminds me of the State Theatre in Detroit (not as nice, but it's cute).
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great alternative from just going to the bars or just seeing a movie... let's use an empty concert venue and combine the ideas! It's $5.00 to get in, and I've heard that you can stay for both the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heyo! I never thought you could beat Pickwic but two for the price of one and the movies are not even that old! $2 millers for those who drink. I don't even feel like I need to sneak in my candy…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big movie goer. Too expensive. Obnoxious teen crowds. I much prefer watching burned dvds in the comfort of my bed. With that said, $5 for 2 movies and a delicious beer in hand = Done…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Brew and View????? What a great concept and even better now it's non-smoking. Great prices, fun atmosphere, great date place, 2 movies for $5.00 if you want, but what a bunch of yahoos working…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Briew & View. Sometimes (ok, always) the popcorn has just run out when I get up to the front of the snack line, but the snack guy is just so nice that I can't be mad (and I get pissed…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's better than paying $5 for two movies in a theater where you can have an actual alcoholic drink?! The Brew and View is a good time, though it seems the crowd is getting younger. ...maybe I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been back here since I was under 21. They let me in with several lectures and then some guy kept coming around to smell my water. I couldn't ever sit through two movies here in a row.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$5 for two movies! Two movies that you can either sit in uncomfortable chairs or a moderately more comfortable booth and watch while DRINKING! I had one of the best gin and tonics ever, actually.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Movies and booze. Hell. Yes. Go with friends because it's so much fun it should be illegal. The second movie is always high comedy as people start to get really drunk. Usually some truly…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know you are in for a good time at the brew and view. Drinking & comical movies = good times. The scene is pretty old school, and with old school comes some filth, but if youre drunkish who cares?…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1. They card very hard here. You have been warned, if you are without ID...you will not be admitted. 2. No outside beverage/food. (Not as stringent on this, I've snuck a Chipotle burrito in here…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What could be better than drinking and watching a movie?! Yes, alcohol! Plus, this may be the last of the second-run theaters in this fine city. The crowd can get a bit rowdy while saying lines along…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a genious idea! The two things that I love most in this world (beer and cinema) together as one! I love the grittiness to this place as well because it definetly gives it character. There…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's not much to say about this place really other than the fact that it's a great place to see some really cheap, great movies. It's a bit dirty like others say, but what do you expect for a dark…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Saw "Grindhouse: Planet of Terror and Deathproof" and on on another brilliant visit, saw "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" Double Features, all. Certainly Not the best place to bring mom and pops on…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its really fun watching movies and being able to do some boozing so big kudos for that. Also cheap has hell - all contributing to my 3 star review. Why not more stars you ask? Because the place is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I remember watching The Incredibles here. What's not to love about drinking beer and watching a Disney flick!? 3 stars becase it's kinda dirty here, but after a few beers...who cares!?
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty cool place for adults to have a cold drink and watch a flick !
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been here several times and for $5 bucks for two movies, you can't beat the price. I recently seen Grindhouse here which was the perfect venue for the film--the screen quality and sound isn't the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go if you want a classic movie experience. You will completely miss the point of the B&V. This is the place to go see a movie you have already seen, order a drink and some food and enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such an awesome time. The only time I don't get grouchy at people talking during a movie. Word of caution: don't go and see a movie that you have to think about, follow the plot line, pay close…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap movies, beer, good times were had by all. Simple as that. My only criticisms: the staff were overly protective ("Now, you understand the severity of buying alcohol for minors..." (I was with an…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to feel like the idealistic, fresh-faced 20-something I was when I first moved to the city, I come to the Brew'n'View. I came here all the time with my college friends and it was the best…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could there possibly be a better setting to see any movie that does not require much thought? Doubtful. During the week, they have cheap drafts and it's rarely crowded. I love the double features,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
God bless brew and view. I have had some great times checking out flicks here. Over the past several years they've been skewing to more commercial films, which is fine but I miss when they would…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing a movie here is definitely a GREAT time! Surrounded by revelers, drinking, smoking and just having a good time. Now, the problem with that is..I don't smoke and always leave smelling like an…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really, it's hard to do much better than this for a cheap, fun night out. You can go see all the summer blockbusters and stupid comedies you wanted to see for about how much the experience is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just came here last night and had an awesome time. I think the quality of time you have there really depends on, a. what movies are playing b. how much youve had to drink beforehand c. who you go…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hells yeah! Nothing beats a pitcher of that watery Leinenkugels and some second rate movies. The only thing better than smoking and drinking is doing it while watching a movie with a couple hundred of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place - been here a 100 times and never disappoints. How can you beat drinking beer and watching movies. I absolutely love it when people yell stuff out. My husband saw the Matrix here…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a great place to see those movies that you aren't really sure about when you see the previews at the movie and think "I'll catch that on dvd." well go see it at the Brew and View instead.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They've got brew. You can view. That pretty much sums it up, eh? I wouldn't go expecting to see Oscar winners here, but then, I don't think they show any anyway.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Brew and View is an amazing place to see movies. Evenings, when there are no concerts scheduled, the Vic Theatre magically transforms into the Brew and View. The Brew and View is a delightful…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good times. $5 for two movies. The beer is fair priced and the food is decent. The quality of the sound and the screen isn't great, but the atmosphere in the crowd makes up for that. Tip: RUN TO…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, fun, fun! If they are showing a movie here that you really want to see, make sure you see it someplace else before it's at the Brew and View. The cheap beer and loose atmosphere makes for some…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the dork that brings my own throw from home to cuddle up and nap if it turns out one of the two movies actually sucks. Therefore, most of my peeps are embarassed to be seen with me at the Brew &…
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap beer and movies is a no-brainer. People don't even get annoyed when you get tipsy and chat over the movie... My only complaint is that it was about 55 degrees in the theater. Bundle up!
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
love the brew and view. drinks are not as expensive as they could be, obviously a plus. they used to have a place like this down in champaign, sadly it is no more. this one's a fun place, just…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great way to spend a fun evening without spending a lot of money. It's especially fun when they are showing comedies, as the movies grow in funny-ness as the audience gets drunker. I would…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, oh, Brew and View. I must preface all this by saying that The Brew and View was a huge part of my early Chicago experience. I hold a special place for it in my heart, and always will: where else…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Vic is such a great venue for 3rd-run movies. By the time the movie's at the Brew & View you can rent or buy it, but there's something too much fun about being in this theater. I like to go to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Lots of room! Lots of history! Inexpensive cocktails! Bring friends and get there a little early for the perfect set.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Brew & View. It's fun and different and not to mention cheap. You get to see fun movies and drink and hang out with your friends. You can talk if you must and it's not that awful if…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brew and View is at its best when the movie is awful. I have seen some ridiculous movies here and when you mix the crowd reactions with beer, it's hilarious. 'Wrong Turn' comes to mind... You can't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Brew & View at the Vic a few months ago to see "When a Stranger Calls" and "Final Destination 3". Of course I wasn't going expecting to be able to see the screen clearly or make out most of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a neat experience. I went with some of my more artsy friends to see The Da Vinci code there a few nights ago. Terrible movie. However, the beers and rowdy audience members made it worthwhile.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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I went there for the first time last night. The atmosphere is fun, and different. Not like any normal movie theatre. It's true, DON'T come here if you want a normal movie experience. But DO come here if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Brew and View is genius really. As long as it doesn't turn into a giant frat party (A little frat party is OK but not a really, really big one). Booze Cheap Movies Cool Venue = Good Times
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rules!! Beer, movies, greasy pizza and your friends - what could be better? Last time we were there, Brendan puked....oops! I wasn't supposed to say that, was I? :) But the movie was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$5 cover for a double feature of bad second run movies! Brew and View is an awesome place to go when you are looking for a fun low key night with friends where you can have a few beers and relax. My…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
See back in the day (read: 10 years ago) they showed movies other than recent box-office releases. I remember seeing Faster Pussy Cat Kill Kill at the B&V for example. But then management changes and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a decent place to go and relax and hang out. It's not a place to go for a really good time, but it's great to hang at. Just go with some friends for a low key night and you won't be…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One star was taken away because every time I nudged the table my boyfriend and I were sitting at he ended up covered in beer sloosh - oops!! It is what it is-and that's fun, cheap movies, beer and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
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This place is cheap and different. You have to be at least 18 to get in to see a movie and 21 to dr...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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I love the Brew & View. I love the concept (big screen movies food beer = fun) and I love the ex...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome. i love the concept of smoking and drinking while watching a movie, and the building is so old & beautiful. highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This spot is great for seeinga movie the second time, especially one that could be characterized as a "dick and fart joke" kind of a thing. I wouldn't go see Gone with the Wind here, but Anchorman...…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nothing better than sipping tasty beer and watching a great or so bad it's great movie. This is a great place to start off the evening since you are usually done with the 8pm movie by 10. It's good to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I guess I can see the appeal to this place. You can drink, smoke, talk, whatever, all while watching a movie. Sounds like fun, but in reality, it's not all that great.
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where else can you see two movies for $5 and drink beer for $2 at the same time? Nowhere! I went here for Wedding Crashers and Into The Blue both good movies and drank $2 beers! What more can a girl…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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If you're looking for plush, clean, quiet place to watch a film, don't come here. What I loved about the B&V was its ability to transform a really bad movie (in my case, "Into the Blue") into one of the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the nicest place, but definitely has a great thing goin as far as being able to drink and watch a flick for a very low low price! I've always liked the idea of having some drinks and laughing my…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you like to sit in a music venue and have a drink while kind-of seeing a movie, this is you're place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Beer and movies make this place a fun night out for friends. Best place to see a comedy or a really bad movie--think Mystery Science Theatre. But you'd think with the amount of traffic that place…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nearly a perfect marriage of cheap movies, (you get to see 3 second run movies for the price of a regular ticket elsewhere) and booze. The funnier the movie, the more fun you will have. The drinks are…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Seeing The Vic Theatre is worth the trip to the Brew n' View alone. The theatre is beautiful if you...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beer and a movie. Does it get any better?
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This old theater is a venue for concerts as well as the famous Brew & View, which is like watching a movie at a frat house. There is dimly lit balcony seating, and the main floor is for those who want…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a good idea to be able to watch a movie, smoke and drink. I wish I thought of it. Although they don't play first run movies, I would definitely see the comedies here. I saw School of Rock,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is "Oh hell yeah." Trying to decide between going out drinking or seeing a movie? Pick both! Brew & view is awesome mainly because you can brew and view, but also because the movies…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place for late teens and 20-somethings to relax and be obnoxious at a movie. They show second-run films so you can catch the movies you missed for only $5 and get to have beer too! They…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not the place to go to see a movie you're really excited about... but if you're vaguely interested in the movie, or better yet, think the movie looks terrible but in an interesting way, The Brew and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The movies are old, the patrons are loud, the smoke is thick, the beer is cheap ... and it makes this a great place to sit on your ass and laugh with friends. you can catch up to three movies in one…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to drink some beer and catch a good flick. A lot of times they play movies that have been out for a while but it's priced decently.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to attend - especially if you're a youngin' with older friends that are 21 . 18 to get in - but 21 to drink. You watch 3 movies up until midnite or so and they keep getting funnier the more…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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It's smoky and hard to get a good seat, but where else can you drink beer while watching a movie?! This should be on everyone's list for a must visit while in Chicago.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2004
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The concept of being able to watch a movie at a bar is brilliant. I am surprised more cities do not have brew and views. Go check it out!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2003
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If you absolutley MUST see first run movies and get ripped off at their unfair prices this is not your place. But for shear movie going pleasure in a GREAT atmosphere this is THE ONLY place to go. Where else...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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I like watching a good, cheesy flick over a pitcher of brew. I found the staff helpful, but it was a little dirty (and had that stale beer smell near the bar). If you want a place for a bunch of friends to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2002
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