Gaslight
$$ | Lincoln Park
Laid-back place with pub eats, frozen cocktails + beer in a space with a lake house vibe.
Old Town Ale House
$ | Old Town
Rossi’s
$ | River North
This no-frills, stalwart bottle shop + liquor store features an unpretentious on-site bar.
Richard’s Bar
$ | West Loop
Tin-ceiling bar with budget beers and a jukebox filled with rat-pack classics.
Happy Village
$ | East Village
Laid-back neighborhood bar opened in 1964 with ping pong tables, a large beer garden + a koi pond.
The Empty Bottle
$$ | Ukrainian Village
Indie music venue + bar hosting alternative bands in a small space with cheap drinks.
Skylark
$ | Pilsen
Cash only bar with craft beer, pub food + live music amid retro rec-room decor with a photo booth.
Shamrock Club
$ | River North
Neighborhood bar with a typical range of drinks and pub grub, plus a pool table + patio.
Bernice’s Tavern
$ | Bridgeport
Down-to-earth watering hole offering simple pub eats and a lively bar vibe, plus games + live music.
L & L Tavern
$ | Lakeview East
Nisei Lounge
$ | Boystown
Neighborhood bar since 1951 with craft brews, baseball on flat-screens, dartboards + a pool table.
Chipp Inn
$ | Noble Square
Well-worn corner bar, dating to 1897, with vintage decor, neon beer signs + a pool table.
Stella’s Tap
$ | Ukrainian Village
Alice’s Lounge
$ | Avondale
Archie’s Iowa & Rockwell Tavern
$ | Ukrainian Village
This longtime neighborhood watering hole with funky decor offers board games, free pool and a jukebox.
tags: beer, corner, dive bar, local, neighborhood, pub, watering hole, bar
