Excellent service and atmosphere. Convenient before enjoying comedy from Second city, or just to patron for great food.
Went there with my fiances work group. The atmosphere, food, and the staff were amazing!
I popped in before an 8pm show for a drink and some food. I sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the cheese plate with all three cheeses and it does not disappoint. The crusty bread and mustard and jam combo is excellent. The atmosphere is dark and calm. Like a hidden speak easy/prohibition bar without all the smoke. There are many signature cocktails. I had the Basil Gimlet and it was particularly tasty. Very close proximity to the ETC Theater at Second City so you can easily wrap up your check and make your way into the theater for a fun night of improv and sketch comedy.
We had a good meal with drinks before the show.
Good pub food (loved the caramelized Brussels sprouts) and great service. Perfect for a bite before a show at Second City.
My brother and I went to 1959 last night before seeing a Red Line Runs Through It, and holy hell was it good. I got the cauliflower tacos and french fries, and that was the first time I've eaten at nice restaurant not regretted being a vegetarian. My meal was absolutely incredible. He ate the secret menu item, the burger and fries. He kept whispering lovingly into the burger, which weirded me out, but I think it meant he really liked it. He also got an old fashion from the bar and he said it was the best one he's ever had.
The atmosphere and music selection was dope. My brother kept talking about shaking the hand of the person who made the playlist.
Anyway, I adore this place and will be bringing more people back.
The staff is super friendly and wants to make sure you have a good experience. The food was all great, but especially the pretzel we got as an appetizer and the drinks. Their Old Fashioned is extremely strong, but good.
Great beer selection and delicious bar eats located near a famous comedy club. I visited Up Comedy Club to see a Second City show and then swung by here afterwards for drinks and a snack. I had their fries during the show, which come loaded with herbs and cheese and cooked in beef fat, and were divine. Then I finished with their chicken strips, which managed to be crispy and firm without being overly greasy, topped with pepper and served with ranch. I was impressed by their local beer selection, which featured about 5-7 brews from the Illinois area. Would recommend for late night drinks and bar food.
I went to 1959 before an Up Comedy Club Show tonight. The service was great! We were greeted as we walked into the bar, and our server was with our table soon after sitting down. He was very nice and our food and drinks came out quickly, too! I loved the old pictures of second city and the original doors from Second City's mainstage. It felt nostalgic. I definitely plan on going back soon!
This is best restaurant to ever exist. The French laundry don't hold a candle to this dojo. The cauliflower are out of this world and the service staff is so professional and nice. I am a gluten vegan and they totally accommodated my needs and what I had was awesome. Cocktail list is out of this world.
I love this place. Great spot to get a drink or a meal before catching a show at Second City. Cool vibe with lots of old Second City pictures on the walls. Food (small plates) and service are both excellent.
I love a cold PBR after class. I highly recommend the brussel sprouts, the goat cheese & leek dip and the secret burger (not on the menu!). 1959 is unlike any other spot in Old Town!
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