FUEL KITCHEN & COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Type: Cocktail Lounge
1725 W Division St
773-782-6034
www.fuel-chicago.com
This contemporary gas station garage theme with a vintage ‘50s style diner twist” morphs throughout the day from sidewalk café to cocktail lounge. Liquor cabinets look like gas pumps and are made with actual hoses. Wood planked walls echo the iconic vintage gas station interior. Contemporary twists include interactive seating and HD TVs. This newly opened multipurpose spot serves food and drinks appropriate to any time of day.
EASY BAR
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Type: Bar
1944 W Division St
773-227-4644
www.easybarchicago.com
This unpretentious watering hole has the full line up of drinks and 13 beers on tap, with specials featured nightly. There is a limited but classic selection of bar food. Patio seating is available and the bar gets credit for its eclectic jukebox, which can be browsed in advance on the bar’s website.
MAP ROOM
Neighborhood: Bucktown
Type:Bar
1949 N Hoyne Ave
773-252-7636
www.maproom.com
This neighborhood joint is brimming with travel books and atlases in copious bookcases. International nights are catered by area restaurants, confirming the bar’s motto: “Drink local, think global.” There’s a substantial, regularly updated, local and international beer list with over 200 brands across more than 35 brewing styles, and 26 taps to choose from. Check out the monthly beer school session for tastings.
WICKER PARK AREA
Beachwood Inn
PUB
1415 N Wood St
773-486-9806
This casual pub has a great selection of board games, a pool table, video games, and a jukebox packed with hits.
Bin Wine Café
WINE BAR
1559 N Milwaukee Ave
773-486-2233
binwinecafe.com
The sister space to BIN 36 offers a seasonably inspired menu that includes thin-crust pizzas and flights of wine and cheese.
The Bluebird
WINE BAR & ALE HOUSE
1749 N Damen Ave
773-486-2473
bluebirdchicago.com
Wine and beer focused on quality and individuality in a room that incorporates many interesting reclaimed materials in its design.
Cans Bar and Canteen
BAR
1640 N Damen Ave
773-227-2277
cansbar.com
Relive your misguided youth with an extensive collection of canned beers, old-school video games, and classic movies.
Charleston
BAR
2076 N Hoyne Ave
773-489-4757
charlestonchicago.com
Tavern with free live wide-ranging music on Fridays and Saturdays.
Club Foot
BAR
1824 W Augusta Blvd
773-489-0379
A beautifully carved bar and high ceilings filled with pop-culture memorabilia.
Danny’s Tavern
BAR
1951 W Dickens Ave
773-489-6457
Longstanding neighborhood spot known for playing great music.
Debonair Social Club
DANCE CLUB
1575 N Milwaukee Ave
773-227-7990
debonairsocialclub.com
Lively nightclub in the Flat Iron Arts Building.
Double Door
MUSIC VENUE
1572 N Milwaukee Ave
773-489-3160
doubledoor.com
A great place to see live indie rock.
The Fifty/50
SPORTS BAR
2047 W Division St
773-489-5050
thefifty50.com
A sporty pub featuring burgers, barbecue, beer-based cocktails, and 40-ounce brews.
The Flat Iron
BAR
1565 N Milwaukee Ave
773-365-9000
theflatironchicago.com
New arts-focused bar open until 4 a.m.
High Dive
BAR
1938 W Chicago Ave
773-235-3483
Fantastic bar food and velvet booths make this a classier dive.
Lava
LOUNGE
1270 N Milwaukee Ave
773-342-5282
lavachicago.com
Designed by Suhail to evoke lava, the bar features more than 30 bottled beers and a rotating cast of DJs.
Lemming’s
BAR
1850 N Damen Ave
773-862-1688
Neighborhood hangout with a pool table; displays work by local artists and serves a great selection of beer.
Liar’s Club
BAR/DANCE CLUB
1665 W Fullerton Ave
773-665-1110
This edgy bar has cheap drink specials and DJs spinning a range from punk, glam, and beyond, as well as an upstairs room with couches and a pool table.
Old Oak Tavern
TAVERN
2109 W Chicago Ave
773-772-0406
theoldoaktap.com
Rustic modern interior and outdoor patio space with an extensive beer and wine list plus upscale bar food.
Phyllis’ Musical Inn
MUSIC CLUB
1800 W Division St
773-486-9862
Wicker Park’s first music venue showcases rock and jazz.
Piece
BREWERY/PIZZERIA
1927 W North Ave
773-772-4422
piecechicago.com
A lively pizza joint and bar in a former garage.
Plan B
DJ BAR
1635 N Milwaukee Ave
773-252-2680
planbchicago.com
A laid-back bar with minimalist décor, delicious cocktails, and great music.
Rainbo Club
TAVERN
1150 N Damen Ave
773-489-5999
Affordable neighborhood tavern with great music, comfy booths, and a photo booth.
Small Bar
SPORTS BAR
2049 W Division St
773-772-2727
thesmallbar.com
This tiny bar catering to soccer fans has a huge selection of beers and pub fare.
Swig
BAR
1469 N Milwaukee Ave
773-384-1439
An artsy bar with great food and outdoor seating.
Twisted Spoke
FAMILY BIKER BAR
501 N Ogden Ave
312-666-1500
twistedspoke.com
A mixed crowd mingles among antique motorcycle parts and memorabilia.
The Violet Hour
UPSCALE LOUNGE
1520 N Damen Ave
773-252-1500
theviolethour.com
Perfectly refined cocktails are served over custom ice in a serene upscale environment.
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