Delilah’s

delilah's bar chicago
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SUNDAY - FRIDAY: 4 P.M. - 2 A.M. | SATURDAY: 4 P.M. - 3 A.M.
773.472.2771 | WEBSITE

Any lived-in, urban dive that pays homage to Joe Strummer, pinball and whiskey in equal measure, could be a potential classic. Delilah’s—dark, friendly and loud—is. It boasts more than 600 bourbons, ryes and Scotch whiskeys, many of them rare and top-flight, and a great jukebox packed with anthemic punk rock and swingin’ rockabilly. And though the beer list doesn’t get much glory, it’s also pretty terrific.

Known For
  • lots of whiskey
  • jukebox
  • cheap date
  • games
  • dive
What to drink
Pappy Van Winkle 10-year, straight up.
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
ProTip
Bring your dog. If it’s not crowded, the pooch can run free while you sink into a frayed Naughahyde booth or play Donkey Kong.

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