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Carl's Bar

Stone Park, IL 1735 N Mannheim Rd 708-410-0977
Closed Opens 14:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 14:00 - 04:00
TUE 14:00 - 04:00
WED 14:00 - 04:00
THU 14:00 - 04:00 TODAY
FRI 14:00 - 04:00
SAT 15:00 - 04:00
SUN 18:00 - 04:00
On tap
WiFi
45/100

A messy, overpriced experience that's mostly forgettable.

Carl's Bar is a confusing mix of highs and lows. On one hand, the food quality is a rare bright spot, scoring a respectable 64. However, this is overshadowed by the numerous low points, including terrible safety (1) and a general lack of respect from staff. Overall, it's a club that's more likely to leave you disappointed than delighted.

How this is scored
47/100

A basic room with subpar parking and a cramped vibe.

The room at Carl's Bar is a letdown, with a cramped atmosphere (4.3) and a subpar location (6). The parking, while plentiful, is a long walk from the entrance. On the other hand, the club's basic amenities (5.1) are a minor plus. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, look elsewhere.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 47/100

The room

A basic room with subpar parking and a cramped vibe.

The room at Carl's Bar is a letdown, with a cramped atmosphere (4.3) and a subpar location (6). The parking, while plentiful, is a long walk from the entrance. On the other hand, the club's basic amenities (5.1) are a minor plus. If you're looking for a luxurious experience, look elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 4.3
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 3.4
  • Parking 8.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 5.1
  • Capacity 1.0
40/100

Staff are friendly, but slow and sometimes rude.

The staff at Carl's Bar are friendly and try their best, but the service is often slow (4.3) and sometimes rude (3.4). The door service is a highlight, with a respectable 5.1 score. However, the overall value for the price is lacking, making it a club that's best suited for those on a tight budget.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 40/100

The hospitality

Staff are friendly, but slow and sometimes rude.

The staff at Carl's Bar are friendly and try their best, but the service is often slow (4.3) and sometimes rude (3.4). The door service is a highlight, with a respectable 5.1 score. However, the overall value for the price is lacking, making it a club that's best suited for those on a tight budget.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 5.1
  • Bar service 4.3
  • Speed 4.3
  • Respect 3.4
  • Safety 1.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 5.1
64/100

Terrible food and drinks at extortionate prices.

The food and drinks at Carl's Bar are a major letdown, with terrible quality (1) and extortionate prices (1). The drink prices are high, but at least the selection is decent. If you're looking for a club with good eats, keep looking.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 64/100

The kitchen

Terrible food and drinks at extortionate prices.

The food and drinks at Carl's Bar are a major letdown, with terrible quality (1) and extortionate prices (1). The drink prices are high, but at least the selection is decent. If you're looking for a club with good eats, keep looking.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 1.0
  • Food prices 1.0
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 8.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 1.0
  • Value 5.1
34/100

The dancers are decent, but the overall talent is lacking.

The dancers at Carl's Bar are decent, but the overall talent is lacking, scoring a paltry 34.4. The appearance style (4.3) and interaction (4.3) are highlights, but the professionalism (1) is a major turnoff. If you're looking for a club with great entertainment, you might want to consider somewhere else.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 34/100

The floor

The dancers are decent, but the overall talent is lacking.

The dancers at Carl's Bar are decent, but the overall talent is lacking, scoring a paltry 34.4. The appearance style (4.3) and interaction (4.3) are highlights, but the professionalism (1) is a major turnoff. If you're looking for a club with great entertainment, you might want to consider somewhere else.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 4.3
  • Appearance & style 4.3
  • Interaction 4.3
  • Professionalism 1.0
  • VIP value 1.0
  • Dance value 4.3
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

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SW SCORE · 45/100

How scoring works

A messy, overpriced experience that's mostly forgettable.

Carl's Bar is a confusing mix of highs and lows. On one hand, the food quality is a rare bright spot, scoring a respectable 64. However, this is overshadowed by the numerous low points, including terrible safety (1) and a general lack of respect from staff. Overall, it's a club that's more likely to leave you disappointed than delighted.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 47
  • Service 40
  • Food 64
  • Performers 34
  • Value 61
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25 reviews
90/100 SW score
Birthday Bash My buddy's birthday and we were looking for a chill spot to grab a drink and watch some dancers. Carl's Bar hit the spot with their affordable drinks and convenient parking. The private dances were a little pricey, but worth it for the laughs.
70/100 SW score
Meh Experience I've been to Carl's Bar a few times, and it's always been okay, but nothing special. The jukebox selection is pretty limited, and the dancers seem a bit disinterested. That being said, the drink prices are super reasonable, and the non-smoking area is a plus.
50/100 SW score
Not Impressed As a first-timer, I was expecting a bit more sophistication from Carl's Bar, but it felt more like a dive bar with some dancers. The private dances were overpriced, and the partitioned area felt like a glorified photo booth. Maybe it's just me, but I won't be back.
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