The Sponge Reef
1230 Valley Lake Dr,Ste D, Schaumburg, IL, 60195
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Address :
1230 Valley Lake Dr,Ste D
Schaumburg, IL, 60195 - Phone (847) 885-8858
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Karaoke
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Vicky B.
Why wouldn't you love this bar? It's always an interesting time when you're there. There's karaoke on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Even if it's super crowded you'll be able to get in a song or two. The drinks are super cheap too which is a plus. For some reason, my tab was a solid $18 every time I went, regardless of what I would drink. This hasn't been the case lately though. The Reef is under new management which has been overall a good thing. They've cleaned it up a bit which was needed. They've taken down the super gross ocean-themed decorations which is slightly upsetting because I loved the disgusting old fish piñata. Bottom line, you're going to get karaoke, interesting characters, and cheap drinks in a dive-y setting which I prefer over something like the Snuggery.
(4)Samantha V.
Wed thru sun karaoke starts at 9. I prefer going on Saturday when they have the computerized karaoke machine. The other nights they have the old-school disks where you have to find the numbers instead of being able to search. I'm not much of a drinker, but they seem to have a pretty good selection. The layout of the bar is ok, but not my favorite for karaoke layout, it's kinda tucked off in a corner, but it's not the worst I've seen. The staff and the crowd have always been friendly and fun to be around when I've gone.
(4)Malina G.
Women, beware! This place is crawling with creepy men. My friend was harassed so much by this one guy who kept grabbing her face and asking for kisses, grabbing her butt, being all sorts of inappropriate, even after she told him to leave her alone. We were both followed around by a cluster of guys who kept shouting very crude comments at us. Fortunately I was with my boyfriend, who ended up intervening. The drinks were cheap but not very good. They didn't have a lot of beer on tap, either. It was nicely decorated for a dive bar, and it was packed on a Friday night. We came for the Kareoke, which was fun - except the mic wasn't loud enough, the "stage" was crammed into the tiny room and men kept coming up while we sang, trying to join in, still being inappropriate. I actually called out the creepers during my song, which was rather cathartic. This place was so tiny though, I felt like I had no room to breathe. No toilet paper in the bathrooms, which were nasty. Come here only if you really feel like singing Kareoke, then promptly leave and go someplace else.
(2)Karen B.
I love Reef. It's a teeny little neighborhood bar, but it's ...above all else... friendly. If you like striking up random conversations with the folks at the table/bar next to you, this is the place. It's a great place for inexpensive (by Schaumburg standards) drinks, good bar food, and classic karaoke.
(5)Joseph L.
This place is sort of a cool, fun place because of kareoke night but the drink prices are too high for what they are and some of the people that hang out here are a little too hillbilly for my taste. If you go, bring a few friends with you.
(3)Amanda H.
John is a very kind bartender, and he's probably one of the only truly nice people there. Come through if you want to experience cheap drinks in a divey atmosphere, but don't become a regular. If you're stuck in the suburbs, this is a place to go if you can't afford the (many) better, nicer bars in the area. Do you enjoy the company of older alcoholics and shady car salesman during the day and weird people and drama at night? Then this place is for you. *Reply to business owner* I can't add photos to my original review, but I'd be glad to post all of the pictures that I have of myself at The Sponge Reef, and guess what? There's pictures of us together. YOU of all people know that I've been there before seeing as that's where I met you. I had my first legal drink at the Reef. "Fake reviews", if you read Yelp's guidelines, are defined by never having been at a place and posting a review anyways. I wish I had screen shots of my previous one star reviews to prove that I gave it one star before you ever took ownership. I will NEVER come back to the Reef, as your business reply sounds like an invitation to get shanked in the bathroom. -For Yelper's clarification, Jenn's business reply has been flagged and taken down by Yelp FOUR times and I've had to block her on Yelp.-
(1)Al D.
Hey fun local place to go to down to earth people drinks are cheap have karaoke a nice local establishment around for a long time nice to see a local bar you can go to and not go broke
(3)Ericka A.
Over a year later and Sponge Reef is alive and well, despite the fact that their phone sometimes happens to be disconnected. They are also one of the only places in the area that values the time-honored tradition of karaoke. A number of places nearby keep switching days or have done away with it. The SR is reliable. A group of us came for New Year's Eve and had a blast. It wasn't too crowded, the drinks were cheap, no cover, no dress code, we got to sing songs, we made some new friends and they gave us party favors and champagne!
(3)Bryan O.
wow, it's like bring transported to another time. The Sponge is THE IMAGE of what a dive bar is supposed to look like. It's not very big but you will enjoy the experience. We will be back
(5)B-Rent F.
classic dive bar! Nice local bar and people wanting to sing Karaoke (weds-sat) Get the Barnaby's individual pizza. They make it in a toaster oven and is amazing! Miss the Barnaby's in Schaumburg!
(5)Phil S.
Went here expecting to have a strange time and that is exactly what we got! It's a dive bar that puts other dive bars to shame. It's tiny and everyone inside is a character. There is absolutely zero class and that's just the way I like it when looking for this type of place. I think they'd frown at you if you ordered a martini but they seem to stock a decent variety of liquor. Everyone was friendly and most even seemed to know each other so just don't be an asshole and enjoy the show!
(3)Jenni M.
A great dive into the sponge reef!! It is small, neighborly, and drinky. Karaoke is fun! The owner is a blast! Got us a round on the house one night for being cool people.
(4)Rachel J.
It's a dive. It's a fun dive. It's a fun, hidden dive. It's a fun, hidden, karaoke dive. You should go!
(3)Tom T.
I'm giving "The REEF" 5 stars simply basing it on what it is. It's a dive bar and when I say dive bar I mean DIVE bar. It's tiny, classless, & tasteless, but It's fun, cheap, and always an adventure. If your looking for a fun little bar, look no further. Leave your judgment at home because your going to run into some strange folks, but just go with it and have fun!
(5)Jennifer I.
This place is a cross between Long John Silvers and a truck stop. It's tiny and old with crappy furniture and some nonsense nautical/ocean decor. It is the most divey dive bar I have ever been in, and I think I have been in my share of dive bars. Luckily I did not have to use the restroom while I was there..I was afraid...but my equally fearful friend had to go and she said it was "not bad." Impressive! That said...it is what it is. It's not pretentious in the least. You don't need to primp to go there. Heck, don't even take a shower (save it for when you get home...). Karaoke is always a hoot, whether you sing or just watch the tone-deaf belt out Kelly Clarkson. If you go in with low expectations and with friends who can have fun anywhere, it's certainly not the worst place to be, and it could even be a blast... But don't say I didn't warn you.
(3)Emily C.
Close your eyes and imagine a room about the size of most people's living room, maybe slightly larger. Along one of the longer walls, put a bar. On the other side of the room, put plastic patio tables and chairs. In the corner, put a karaoke machine, a small stand for a karaoke DJ, two mics, and two screens. Fill the room with weird, old people (one regular looks just like Blue in "Old School) and chunky broads in tight jeans who get smashed and butcher country songs. Believe it or not, this dumpy and bizarre excuse for a karaoke bar can be a blast if you let go of your expectations. Why? Because no one gives a sh*t. Wanna sing "Islands in the Stream" in a duet with yourself completely off key and still have people clap for you? Wanna show up in your pajamas and a cowboy hat and not be looked at like you escaped from the looney bin? Go ahead. You can do whatever the eff you want at "The Reef" while getting smiz-ashed and karaoke-ing for pretty cheap. It's kind of nice not to care sometimes.
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