The Burlington
Founded as a tribute to its owner’s boyhood summers in Burlington, Wisconsin, this rock 'n' roll bar is dark, loud and low-key. Vintage church pews line the walls, a cluster…
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Cole’s
An offbeat, welcoming joint surrounded by craft breweries and fancy cocktail houses, Cole’s is a throwback that hosts revolving art exhibits, variety shows, live bands and a mentalist. It also…
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Carol’s Pub
The clientele at this rowdy 4 a.m. country bar is unlike any other in Chicago. Old winos, yuppies, cougars, college kids and urban hillbillies all come together to dance and…
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The Whistler
Music and cocktails collide at this small, artsy hideout in Logan Square. All at once, the bar serves as a gallery, record label and live music venue, with shows every…
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Fischman Liquors & Tavern
This Northwest side liquor store/beer bar (called a "slashie" in Chicago) is just as likely to throw a trivia night party as it is to book a live Iron Maiden…
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Alter Roter Löwe Rein
If you’re looking for drinks in Neukölln, but don’t have the stamina to contend with the hipper-than-thou Weserstraße set, you could do worse than this former old-man pub turned funky…
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