Reviews

Fue una increíble experiencia, celebré mi cumpleaños ahí sin haberlo planeado, hubo un cover de 5 dólares, las bebidas tienen buen precio y el ambiente es lo mejor.

Great happy hour deals. Cool atmosphere, quick service.

Danny and Manny are amazing hosts. My friend and I went for karaoke night and it was an absolute fun time!

If you’ve ever wondered what a great leader in Chicago’s nightlife industry looks like, spend a night at Brando’s Speakeasy under this manager’s watch.A versatile leader that manages from the front—supporting staff, engaging with guests, handling challenges calmly and professionally—all while keeping the venue sharp, upbeat, and welcoming.In an industry where chaos can easily take over, he creates a vibe that feels both high-energy and effortlessly controlled.A hands-on manager, bartender and mixologist, Cole brings a rare combination of skill, experience, charisma, precision, and genuine care for both guests and staff. You can see it in the way his team moves—confident, coordinated, and clearly respected.Not just a great night out, but a truly well-run operation that even includes on-demand karaoke. See for yourself any day of the week ‘cos the nightclub, drinks and staff here absolutely rock!

Karaoke here is a blast! So many people, so much talent, and so many bangers I'd forgotten about as my favorite music has shifted.Bartenders are incredibly sweet, and its dim lighting and close seating makes for a cozy, intimate experience while still leaving room for the dance floor.

Security, DJ and bar guys are awesome, fun place!

I stopped by Brando’s in Lincoln Park and had a really enjoyable experience. The place has a warm, inviting neighborhood feel with a comfortable, slightly upscale touch. The staff was friendly and attentive, and service felt smooth and well-paced. I ordered a few dishes to share and everything came out fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The portions were satisfying without being too heavy. Overall, it’s a great spot for a relaxed dinner in Lincoln Park, and I’d definitely return again.

Super cool spot, looked closed but pulled on the door and walked in to a lively dark restaurant

Francisco was amazing and so fun! Great vibes and perfect Happy Hour prices !

such a fun karaoke bar with a great atmosphere, plus 4 dollar PBR is a deal!

The security guard Pierre is a wonderful gentleman, very friendly and always smiles.

This was my third time at this establishment. Always busy and a super fun experience. Very diverse, and karaoke friendly. I’ve seen 20 yr old and 70 yr old patrons celebrate their birthday. Nice welcoming environment. Their specialty drinks are delicious.

Brando’s with Nick and Gracie was a vibe. The energy was 10/10 and the cocktails were amazing. Nick created custom cocktails for us that were balanced, creative and based on our preferences.It’s a great spot to get craft cocktails, listen to karaoke and start or end your night.

Nicole is an exceptional bar tender her service is phenomenal, very mind and friendly but overall just a kind hearted person that goes above and beyond!! A+ for service!!

Incredible service last Thursday night from our bartender Nick! We came in for a couple drinks after a long week and boy did he take care of us. Nick was charismatic and provided wonderful service. We will be back next week to see him!

This place was not hard to find. But the Malort was hard to drink.

Great place, great happy hour, great vibes

Didn't have any food here, but everything else was great! I've had many good times are had here.

Ish hooked me up after they lost my reservation. He saved my birthday!! 10/10 service.

My favorite bar in Chicago. Eric is an awesome bartender! Definitely come here !

Best bar in Chicago, amazing bar tender named Eric. Highly recommend visiting here, especially if you like karaoke!

Nick was an amazing bartender! The best cosmo I’ve had in Chicago yet!

The best bar in the loop!!! Karaoke and drinks. What else can you ask for! The bartender Nicole makes maxing drinks!! This is a must go to spot in Chicago. Go check it out!

Brandos is a place for everyone. Great cocktails. Ambiance. Karaoke. Great service. Great place to spend times with friends or date or friends. 🔥🔥🔥I have been coming to BRANDOS for the last 5 years. Nicole is the best !!! Come and get your drinks and great hospitality! She is amazing!

I had an excellent time here. My bartender Nicole was exceptional in every way! I'll be back soon for sure.

Bartender Nicole is the absolute best & their karaoke hosts are da bomb!!

Good vibes. GREAT HAPPY HOUR DEAL THAT GOES UNTIL 7PM. AND the service is top notch. NICOLE is a bartender there and she is super friendly and knows how to mix a good cocktail! That's not a metaphor...her drinks are good.

Came for the karaoke and stayed for the awesome drinks, atmosphere, and service! Will definitely be back to see Ish and Freddy who took take great care of us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Best Bar in Chicago

Absolutely love this karaoke bar wonderful servers and DJ, super welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, and the entertainment is endless!

Classy spot with karaoke. It was almost entirely Spanish language music the night I went and the singers were exactly what you want from good karaoke spots - fun first talent second. Bartender Danny was chill and easy to order from. They didn’t have the first two random beers I asked for. He suggested a comparable drink and it was good.

I visited with a group of friends and it was amazing! I love the karaoke it brings the vibe, and happy hour deals are great. I'm definitely going to visit again soon.

Had an amazing friday night at brandos, thank you Ish for recommending us to come in

I like this location more so than the other one. The karaoke host seems a bit more organized. During the week it’s not too long a wait to sing. But the weekends…are packed. Like on a slow weekend there can be about 40 singers ahead of you but a packed weekend, at least 70-80. It’s busy but the crowd is usually supportive and engaging. Cocktails aren’t terribly priced and are well made. I say Brandos is more of a place to enjoy others Singing bc If you want to sing multiple times bask to back or close proximity you’ll be disappointed. But that shows how popular they are.

everyone clapped when I sang Stacy's mom. Basically won a Grammy

Danny is the shit!

Brandos is absolutely amazing, so fun and welcoming and the drinks are so good!! Had a great night at Brandos, Ish the door guy was amazing !

I always have a blast here!!

Just great if you want to have a good time. I love the energy with the karaoke and really good happy hour deals.

Loved Freddy so much amazing bartender

Such a fun place! Ish was great!

What a great little gem in Lincoln Park. The Kj was awesome, they had the bears game on and the vibe was still bumping for the singers and the ball fans. Bartender was on fire. Great drinks, killer happy hour, I’m sure to be back.

Service and atmosphere was a vibe. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Grace the bartender and Jaz the DJ brought all of the vibes and they were AMAZING!!! made sure we were having fun and had plenty of drinks all night, if you go definetly go for them as they were amazing!!!

Chris is amazing!!!!

GRACEY WAS AMAZING OMG

Gracie was amazing and stunning amazing service

Christian my man! Best drinks in chi town maybe the world!

Christian is the GOAT!

First time at Brandos for karaoke night and let me say it’s some of the lost fun I’ve had doing karaoke! Was taken care of extremely well by our bartender Gracie! Drinks were delicious and the vibes immaculate. Highly recommend coming for karaoke nights and ask for Gracie if you can!

Gracie was incredible

This is such a fun bar, Gracie was my favorite and the atmosphere is phenomenal! You have to come here! Especially for some karaoke bops!

Atmosphere is very lively!!! Fun and beautiful experience!

Great staff and great vibes!

Went to Brando’s for karaoke and I’m having blast. Clean environment and helpful very friendly staff!! So much fun!

There pizza is actually pretty good small but good

Period

Cool spot. Young crowd for karaoke. Service was great, drinks were good and strong. Not impressed with the almost burned fries. Small space but lots of fun!

Love the vibe! We only had curly fries and they were good.

cole found my vape that i dropped on the floor. 10/10 service. not sure the bartenders name but he had camp pants on and he was amazing and so cool to watch with the flipping the bottles skills!! great bar to visit

BRADLEY is the BEST bartender ever!! So kind, his customer service is phenomenal. He is so attentive to his customers always servicing them promptly and efficiently. Also such a personable guy. I couldn’t recommend Brandos more, getting taken care of Bradley all while listening to some karaoke.

Bradley is

Walked in about 10pm on a Thursday night and the place was packed. You couldn't walk around. You scan the qr code on the screen to sign up to sing. There were 25 ppl ahead of me when I signed up. You can tip the dj to sing right away. It was a great time. The whole place is singing every song! Oh this place is very small by the way.

They didn't have food, but they had drinks and karaoke. Came hungry, left with some drinks in my system and a newly found confidence in singing in front of others.

This speakeasy has a great vibe and karaoke!! Can't go wrong. It doubles down with a second bar through the bathroom area. Walk over and sit! Visit the side on Plymouth Street for a delicious Espresso Martini. Add a shot of Bailey's.

Can’t beat their happy hour! Always a good time at Brando’s!

Stopped in for a quick drink and surprised to see a great happy hour, even on Sunday. Didn’t participate in the karaoke but the vibe was chill, drinks were cold, staff was great! Will definitely add to the rotation

Okay SOOO… I might be a little tipsy writing this but honestly this place was SUCH a vibe 😭✨. The music was on point, the drinks were dangerously good (like, how did that drink disappear so fast??), and everyone was just having a good time. The bartenders were super chill and actually knew how to make a proper cocktail, which is rare these days. I danced way more than I planned to and made, like, three new best friends in the bathroom line. 10/10 night. My shoes hate me, my head’s going to hate me tomorrow, but my soul. She’s thriving. 💃

Good vibes, great drinks, and had a great time listening to the karaoke. Ish, the bouncer, was super chill and friendly, put the night off to a greats start

Sunday night karaoke was the perfect kick off for a few days in town! The drinks were good and the vibes were amazing.

Awesome spot for karaoke in downtown Chicago. Everyone was real laid-back and chill and the service was great.

Great places! Highly recommend, came here from Japan! Thank you for treating us like a home guest.

Great services and lovely vibe! Best place in Chicago!!!!

Had a loy of fun celebrating my cousin's bday here. Easy to sign up and sing.

This is the best Kareoke Bar in Chicago that I have ever been to. Staff was on it and this place was Jumpin'! Many people with great voices and the party kept going until 4 am. Check them out and if you sing, get on that stage!

Super fun. Lots of good energy for singing!

So fun

Karaoke! Great bartenders! Vibes on point.

Gotta love Cole!

Great cocktails! Very lively crowd, and everyone sings along, which is lots of fun. Despite the crowds, the bartenders are attentive and fast.

Karaoke is amazing. Staff is nice and fun. Drinks are excellent. Great environment for groups of friends or if you are on a date and like to sing. Even if you don't sing, it's fun to watch everyone else do their thing.

brandos is the best! moses helped us have such a great time!

Had such an awesome time celebrating my birthday at Brando’s!!! Staff is nice, drinks are great! They never disappoint!

Great ambience!

My favorite personal karaoke bar. Cheap drinks for happy hour, very cool KJ. Crowds can range from college students to after work crowds. Good mix of north and southside songs (if you know what I mean and you do)

Brando’s is the kind of speakeasy that sneaks up on you; in the best way. It’s small, sure, but don’t let the size fool you. That little room is bursting with personality, talent, and just enough chaos to keep you laughing all night. The karaoke scene is a vibe—tons of solid singers and fun energy, and the KJ absolutely crushed it. Fair, organized, and actually made sure everyone got their time to shine. Huge respect. The bartenders kept the drinks flowing, and the vibes chill.Tthey nailed the classics, and the service was on point. Whether you're in it to belt your heart out or just want to sip and soak in the talent, Brando’s delivers. Definitely one of my favorite nights out in Chicago!

Great place for karaoke! Great happy hour from 5-7pm.

What a cool place. $5 drinks 😯 for happy hour 5-7. Need I say more. We purchased some pizza and it was good. 5 in the group and no one was disappointed and the bill was something I'm not used to. Will be back to check out the karaoke. 👍👍

Had a blast singing karaoke this week at a surprise bday party. Happy hour specials were on point. Can't be a frothy espresso martini, or two, for $5! Good service, great drinks, fun times! Get Some.

Great drinks 🍸 👌🏾 I had a wonderful time hanging out with my man for his birthday 🎂 🥳