Four
1551 W. Division St. 773-235-9100
“Although I’m not into the music played here or the general atmosphere (meat market), I had a good time with my friends. The service is great–the waitress came to our table every 20-30 minutes and brought our drinks right away–and the place is clean and [the staff is] very professional. The men at the front were also very professional and nice–no attitude. I was impressed.”
–Deanna
Celebrity
1856 W. North Ave. 773-365-0091
“Lots of good-looking boys, great service and fun music; what more could a girl ask for?”
–Julie
Cleary’s on Clark
3438 N. Clark St. 773-244-1166
“Nice place for Cubs games. The food is nice, but service could be better. It has a great outdoor patio for summer, though–great for watching all the pretty ladies going by.”
–Jack D.
The Grand Central
950 W. Wrightwood Ave. 773-832-4000
“What a great bar! Love this place. The food here is the best, and they have a live piano player until the place gets really crowded. Only complaint … the service was a little slow–friendly staff, though.”
–Ann
The Buzz
308 W. Erie St. 312-475-9800
“This is a true club: no pretension, and you get treated well by the bartenders if you treat them well. These people are professionals, and they know how to treat good customers. Buzz gets a bad rap; try it and see that it is a no-nonsense kind of place. I just sit and watch this new, hot bartender if the scenery gets boring.”
–Marcus
Lemming’s
1850 N. Damen Ave. 773-862-1688
“One of the great bars in Bucktown/Wicker Park. On weekdays, stop in and drink with the local musicians, artists, shop owners and friendly regulars. Weekends draw a comfortable crowd looking to avoid the be-seen scene in Wicker Park.”
–J.
Ginger’s Ale House
3801 N. Ashland Ave. 773-348-2767
“I just moved into the Lakeview neighborhood and, to my surprise, found Ginger’s to be my local watering hole. This bar is what a bar should be: full of atmosphere, friendly and, most of all, everybody is made to feel welcome. Also, it is great if you’re a Cubs fan, like myself.”
–Matthew
Club Foot
1824 W. Augusta Blvd. 773-489-0379
“Great, cheap place with a nice, divey atmosphere. And, it hasn’t been taken over by the horrible pretentious … scenester crowd, which is rare in that neighborhood.”
–Cal
Sean’s Rhino Bar
10330 S. Western Ave. 773-238-2060
“Blue Moon for $3.50 a pint and some of the best damn pizza I have had since moving to Chicago. Friendly crowd and fast service. I am already concocting a reason to head south again!”
–Square Girl
Rockit Bar and Grill
22 W. Hubbard St. 312-645-6000
“I really enjoyed Rockit. Yes, the music was too loud, but it’s one of the only ‘scene’ places that doesn’t play techno/house music. I love the early ’90s alternative and classic rock. Get there early or you’ll wait in a very long line.”
–Ann
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