Bangers & Lace

Bangers and Lace Chicago beer bar
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MONDAY - FRIDAY: 2 P.M. - 2 A.M. | SATURDAY: 11 A.M. - 3 A.M. | SUNDAY: 11 A.M. - 2 A.M.
773.252.6499 | WEBSITE

This sausage (the bangers) and beer (the lace—a term for the doily of suds left after drinking down a beer) place comes with its own cicerone, who curates the rotating tap list. There’s a lot of taxidermy and dark leather in case you don’t feel the hair growing on your chest the moment you order a corn dog and an IPA.

Known For
  • full menu
  • bar food
  • craft beer
  • craft cocktails
What to drink
Something from Illinois; Half Acre or Solemn Oath (try the Goth Syrup, an Intelligentsia coffee collaboration) are good bets.
Neighborhood
Wicker Park
ProTip
The Sheboygan veal bratwurst sandwich is terrific, as is the grilled cheese.

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