Chicago Watering Holes to Wet Your Whistle

Handlebar, named after well… the handlebars on a bike. Easy to walk to from the train, but much easier to bike to. You will find bikes parked in the front and back garden area of the restaurant.

Ride your bike over and eat in the garden if it’s still warm. If you don’t have a bike, rent one. You’ll fit in.

There is no TV, no bad music, and no longer smoking at Danny’s. This is one of my top favorite bars in Chicago! Danny’s has a laid back, hipster atmosphere, and low lit. So you could be wearing a non hipster outfit and fit in.

Bring your best poetry for poetry readings here almost every night, followed with music by a hip DJ.

This dive bar sits directly across the street from my other favorite bar, Phyllis’. Gold Star is simple: has a bar, a pool table, and beer. Lots of cheap beer too! Bring your friends and make it a night at Gold Star.

Phyllis’ doesn’t look like much on the outside, but on the inside, it’s hoppin’ with bands, young folk, old folk, and cheap beer! You can get a PBR here for $2. Best of all, because its a dive bar, the crowd is always fun to observe!

Another one of my favorites, Club Foot has $2 bottled PBR! This place has a crazy collection of things on the walls and behind the bar. From old pez dispensers, to bottle caps and photos on the walls.