Neighborhood: Bars / Lounges

The Corner Bar 
2224 N. Leavitt St. Chicago, IL 
(773) 697-9934 
Closest place to grab a beer or a six-pack to-go. This neighborhood dog-friendly bar has been around for a long time. Out the front door of the main B&B and to the left (north) one short block.  

The Charleston
2076 N. Hoyne Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-4757
www.charlestonchicago.com
Charleston & Hoyne (two blocks south and one block east of us).
Slick, trendy looking bar with DJs on the weekends and live jazz on Thursdays.

The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-5471
www.gallerycabaret.com 
Artsy music bar. They have live music every night, Tuesday night jam sessions and Thursday night open mic with $4 pitchers of Leinenkugels always packs the joint.

Jack & Ginger's
2048 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL 
(773) 227-6700  
A neighborhood sports bar.
www.jackngingers.com 

Map Room
1949 N. Hoyne Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-7636
www.maproom.com 
Armitage Ave. & Hoyne Ave. Voted one of the top 5 traveler’s beer bars in the country. They have over 200 beers and 27 on tap! Nightly specials include International Night on Tuesdays. Busy most nights and packed on weekends. It is also a coffee bar during the day.

Floyd’s Pub
1944 N. Oakley Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-6060
www.floydspub.com
Corner of Armitage Ave. & Oakley.  
Great old Schultz Globe brick work on the front of the building. Serves food until 1am.

Burke's Web Pub
2046 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL
773.276.3411
A neighborhood sports bar.

Danny’s
1951 W. Dickens Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-6457
It's a house with lots of small rooms turned into a unique candle-lit bar. It’s been a popular neighborhood spot for about 20 years now. Sometimes there are DJs on the weekends.

Quenchers Saloon
2401 N. Western Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-9730
www.quenchers.com 
Offers a great selection of beer (200 Bottled and 18 Drafts from around the world). Features live music and serves food.

Green Eye Lounge
2403 W. Homer St. Chicago, IL
Western & Milwaukee
(773) 227-8851
www.greeneyelounge.com

6 Degrees
1935 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 
(773) 904-8812
www.6degreesbucktown.com
In the former Chinaski/Whisky Road/Darwin space.

Lemming’s
1850 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 862-1688
Nice quiet neighborhood-type bar that displays local artist work.

Cortland's Garage 
1645 W Cortland, Chicago, IL  
(773) 862-7877 
A more upscale sports bar within walking distance, with decent food and a private party room.

Bucktown Pub  
1658 W Cortland, Chicago, IL  
(773) 394-9898 
A dogfriendly bar with a nice patio.

Cans Bar and Canteen
1640 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-2277
www.cansbar.com
True to its namesake, Cans offers 34 canned beers in addition to its premium liquor, wine and bottle beer selections. Serves Saturday and Sunday Brunch with a "build your own Bloody Mary" bar.

Subterranean Cabaret & Lounge
2011 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-6600
www.subt.net 
Ultra-lounge occupying 3 floors of a 110-year-old building. It has a swanky atmosphere with live music and bar food.

Estelle’s
2013 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 782-0450
www.estelleschicago.com
Open until 5am on Saturday  
 
Wicker Park Tavern
1958 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-5138
A corner bar in the heart of Wicker Park at the intersection of Milwaukee/Damen/North. They serve great appetizers from Café Absinthe next door. OHM upstairs on Fridays & Saturdays.

The Violet Hour
1520 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-1500
www.theviolethour.com 
Complex drinks skillfully made with such things as 7 different bitters and seven different types & temperatures of ice! Interesting selection of appetizers such as fried peanut butter, banana and bacon on brioche with wildflower honey.  

6 Corners Sports Bar
1950 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 235-5700
Massive projector screen behind the bar and 13 flat screen TVs.

Wicker Well
1637 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 276-8477
Sports bar dance club.

Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 227-7990
www.debonairsocialclub.com
Occasionally live music upstairs and DJs downstair.
 
Double Door
1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 489-3160
www.doubledoor.com 
One of Chicago’s classic neighborhood live music venues.

The Flat Iron
1565 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 365-9000
www.theflatironchicago.com 
In the formerly “The Note” space. Late night bar. Open 4pm daily until 4am Sunday-Friday and 5am on Saturdays

Pint (Beer & Eats)
1547 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 772-0990
A modern Irish pub with flat screen TVs and high-top tables for watching sports. Second floor lounge with comfy couches. Offers standard bar food and weekend brunch buffet.

Crocodile
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-0880
Offers free pizza with a drink.

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 252-1155
 www.nicksbeergarden.com 
Small live music venue with a great urban beer garden. Live music on Friday & Saturdays. Open until 4am.

Swig
1469 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 384-1439
Also serves food.

Bar Bar Black Sheep
1415 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 
(773) 951-4635 
New American "dining bar"
www.barbarblacksheepchicago.com

Davenport's
1383 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL
(773) 278-1830
www.davenportspianobar.com 
Piano Bar and Cabaret. In the Cabaret Room, reservations for all performances are strongly encouraged and a two-drink minimum is in effect. By sharing an evening at Davenport's, you support cabaret artists and artistry in Chicago and across the country.

Emporium Arcade Bar
1366 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 
(773) 697-7922 
New to the neighborhood; a combination arcade/bar with a rotating list of beers on tap.

Standard Bar/Grill
1332 N. Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 
(773) 904-8615 
www.standardbarandgrill.com
Sports bar with the standard bar food options.
  
Maria's Riptide Lounge
1750 W. Armitage Ave. Chicago, IL
(773) 278-7317
Armitage Ave. at the Kennedy Expressway. Has been a popular 4am bar for many years.