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You could easily skip the early 20s scenester crowd that populates this place, posing out in natty pinstripe jackets and asymmetrical mullets to the strains of Gang of Four. The punk music, the bartenders, the scalloped display shell on the wall behind the mushroom-shaped bar, the old-school high-contrast black-and-white photo booth and the mostly excellent art displays all conspire to make you feel like this is a really great place to be.
What's the draw of this Prohibition-era room with stools in front, pool in back? Must be its consistency because it's changed not at all in 15 years or more. Not quite a total dive but nowhere near... read more
This hidden gem of a spot in Wicker Park is part liquor store, part bar. Don't expect a classy crowd here, but do expect a night of unpredictable fun. Famous for the eclectic mix of people, you nev... read more
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