The Original Mother's — Restaurant in Chicago

Let me preface my comment by stating I am a law enforcement officer and Navy veteran. Subsequently, I have worked a few security gigs in my short 30 years. I have been to this establishmemt a number of times and have had great experiences, fun times with friends and family, meeting new people etc...However, this last time on February 27th 2016 was my my LAST time I, or my friends will ever frequent this business and here's why....

On the above date, I sugggested a group of family members 3 guys and 1 girl, (in town due to the sudden death of my uncle) meet me here for drinks in celebration of his life. Since as stated previously I've always had good experiences at this place it seemed like a good idea, right?? Well, I was the first to arrive and minutes later I received a txt from my cousin that said "We can't get in because of our boots" (1 pair of Dr. Martens, 1 timberland, and the other Nike acg).

My problem with this was that after sitting downstairs at the bar for over 30 minutes, I spotted at least 7 white males with boots on as well!! Two of the men ages 28 and 27 (one clean cut, one bald, one dreads) were CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES!! Did the bouncers care?? Nope. Did they care when I came up and explained they were from TN as their license showed?? NOPE. Did they care when I explained there are several Caucasian males walking around with boots on?? NOPE!! So what am I to believe other than this is a clear case of discrimination?? I'd like to think myself a pretty logically thinking individual and as I mentioned earlier, I've never had a single gripe or complaint about this business, but my integrity as a black man, as a human being in general can not, and will not be compromised.

I spoke with a manager as well and explained the situation to him and he was at least reasonable and said he would come upstairs and "check them out" and let them in. But in the grand scheme of things I don't believe I should have to validate MY CHARACTER simply because I don't like wearing a button up, straight legged jeans, a dingy beat up cubs hat, and some skechers, or in this case BOOTS! Sorry I waited until I had a bad experience to write a review but the only time my wife complains about the garbage overflowing is when I don't...

My gal pals and I tried getting in here on St. Patrick's Day and one of us had a sowpack on, making sure everyone was staying hydrated. With actual water, not alcohol, as could be implied. Our hooves just get so tired sometimes. Anyway, some calf at the entrance exclaimed "you can't have any liquids or weapons in here," to which the cow with the sowpack on replied "we don't," forgetting she had a SIXTH of a bottle of bourbon and two unopened bottles of water in the pack. Obviously not allowed, so my main squeeze said "sorry, we'll get rid of these," but a man-bull at the entrance proclaimed "no, you milkmaids tried to sneak those in here. Get out of here or I'll gore you." This conflict was fought over, again, a SIXTH of a bottle of alcohol and two unopened bottles of water. My friend calls me and tells me the situation, as three others and I had already gotten in and assumed there wouldn't be an issue. I came back up and explained that it was all a misunderstanding and that we have friends already inside waiting for an udderly good time, but this brazen bull yelled "no, they lied to me! They're no allowed!" To which I replied "this is ridiculous to treat paying cows this way. Can we get a refund for our cover then?" He barks (dog verbiage for a bull, how peculiar) "you're more than welcome to get stamps on the way out," as if he was doing us some kind of favor. Keep in mind, my dear reader, this was St. Patrick's Day. What would he do? Probably burn the establishment down for hedonism, as he was actually very pious and despised those who stood against the church...alright not my best point. Still, don't go to this place. They're rude and Grinch-like. Plus, the place is called Mothers, but there wasn't even any respect for us cow mothers. Talk about a...

Fav bar in Chicago. I like to bring people here because there's something for everybody.

It’s divided into two parts, each with different vibes (bar vs ~club). Cover charge Friday and Saturday nights (after 8 or 9p, IDK) that range from $5 to $20 (e.g., st patty's), but I think it’s usually $5. Also, there are like 6 beer pong tables that are sometimes in the front, but more recently they've been in the back.

Big Island bar in the front room where I’d say it’s more chill. The lighting is dim and neutral, and I think they play different music than they do in the back, which is at a low enough decibel that you can have a conversation without yelling. Seats around the bar and stand-up stables across from it.

The back is club-esque, but not truly a club as I don’t believe there’s bottle service and I’ve never seen a sketchy dude sulking around slinging drugs. Huge dance floor, DJ, three bars (all pretty big and with seating), more stand-up tables, a lounge, coat check, and (usually) most of the beer pong tables.

They say people come here looking for love (for one night cough) due partially to the movie About Last Night. I’ve never seen it, probably because it stars Rob Lowe. But I met my girlfriend here on Jan 12, 2018, so I guess there’s some truth to...