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Redhead Piano Bar


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #141 of 514 attractions in Chicago
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Attraction type: Piano bar
Address: 16 W. Ontario St Chicago, IL
Tel: 312-640-1000

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4 of 5 stars
lvvisitor   6 contributions
lvvisitor
Apr 14, 2009

We only stayed for an hour or so, but the performer (I believe his name was Dave Johnson) sounded great. Just 70s and 80s era Top-40 stuff, but in several cases he sounded better than the original artist. Very small and VERY dark place, which is great for a piano bar. Service was okay, no problems. Our only minor gripe... more

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4 of 5 stars
TripseekerTO   2 contributions
Toronto
Aug 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I'll give this place an above average as we had an amazing time in there. The first pianist (can't remember names) was simply awesome, played a LOT of more recent tunes and more upbeat "sing-a-long" type songs which really got the crowd going. When the second guy came on at around 11 or midnight he was good as well, however... more

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1 of 5 stars
funnywriter28   1 contribution
Floirda
Apr 2, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I would probably give this place a better review BUT when you walk in and immediately get escorted out by a guy in a suit because you are wearing a t shirt it's kind of hard to see the place. There are no signs posted about dress code and if you are looking for an uptight stuff atmosphere this is... more

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4 of 5 stars
hatfiels   10 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Feb 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I LOVE pianobars and originally had planned on going to Howl at the Moon saloon while visiting Chicago. However when we saw the redhead we thought it might be fun to try some place new. We were very pleased. Great atmosphere, great talent, and no cover! My only complaint would be that my husband and I might... more

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4 of 5 stars
ragaja   39 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 14, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

the music consists of one man at a piano playing classic songs you can sing along with. simple and very entertaining. think billy joel's piano man. redhead piano bar draws some interesting late nite characters... its rather small and it can be crowded, but the intimate setting for music makes it worth a stop. more

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Redhead Piano Bar Address

16 W. Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Tel: 312-640-1000