Jeffery Pub — Restaurant in Hyde Park Township

Rather than rally support for one of the VERY FEW Chicago South Side venues catering to the LGBT+ population and its allies - that has managed to stay in business for DECADES - it’s so much easier to bash it. Dysfunction Breeds Discord. I appreciate the resilience of the business and its long history of providing a safe space for mainly Black LGBT+ folks on the South Side. It’s never been upscale but I don’t think it was intended to be. Back in the day, it was a rare watering hole for locals and none ever worried about murder on or near the premises because the neighborhood was quite decent. No more. While I think it’s unfortunate young people no longer have the JP as a convenient spot, they still have the other spot not too far away. I applaud the JP owner for his bold move to make the space safer AND attract patrons who are not caught up in the rap sway. I plan to continue patronizing the business, unless and until I’m given reason to no...

I've never been to this place but after hearing about the recent tragedy on the news with 3 young men being killed in a hit and run outside the Pub - now I am nervous to visit this location. Not to say that I never will attend .. but when terrible things like that happen, it makes you think twice about visiting. When you go to a club you should feel safe - have fun and expect to get home safely without any fighting or murders taking place in or outside the club. Apparently now this club is only allowing people 30 and older to attend- And as I write this review I just realized I'm not even old enough to attend yet!!How sad is that. 🥺 It's so unfortunate that something bad has to happen in order for there to be change! We all must be extra careful nowadays when going out. & make sure you go with someone who can account for you when...

It’s an overall good club if you want the ratchet type of night. But I was there last night and there was a 10 dollar cover to get in. They accept debt cards but they will swipe your card and tell you that it declined just so you could go use the ATM in there. Of course the owner of the club will get that extra 3 dollars from the transaction. I was really upset with that in the end. That was really messed up in my mind that that’s there practice. My friend used his card before me, they told him that his card declined, so I used mine. The minute he said mine declined I know what was up. They will point you right to the ATM to spend that extra 3...