All right, maybe your grandpa didn’t have a den, but someone’s did and it was all dark, rich colors and swanky in a sort of manly or understated way. Fast-forward that den about 20 years, turn grandpa into some of Chicago’s most prized hipsters and you have The Cove. With six plasma TV’s (beat that, gramps), The Cove is the kind of place that makes you want to order something different than a Coor
s Light, something classier, something that you can drink out of a clean, neat glass. Regardless of what you’re drinking, The Cove is just a few blocks from Promontory Point and is one of the coolest spots in town to see and be seen, but not in a pretentious sort of way. It’s the kind of bar where if you’re local, you run into somebody you know, and if you’re not a local, trust us, you’ll run into somebody you want to know – you’ll be able to tell that you want to know them when they pick out a few eyebrow-arch worthy selections on the bar’s jukebox. Ah, yes, the jukebox. Often seen in bars, bowling alleys and game rooms, no jukebox in town quite rivals The Cove selection. Listing bands here would only pigeon-hole it and it’s just not fair to do that. Don't be fooled by the inconspicuous exterior – this Hyde Park legendary nightlife scene is so remarkable that to miss experiencing The Cove could cause some serious regret. You will find at The Cove one of the most eclectic and diverse crowds; from university types to the more seasoned individuals. It’s also not fair (to yourself) to skip out on The Cove. If you’re looking for anything resembling a cool night out, grab a friend or plan to make a new one and cross through the heavy curtain that guards the bar from all the hype that sometimes plagues Las Vegas. It’s a whole different world in there.
--Review by JL Jordan III
