Preferred Watering Holes

I think it's worth identifying preferred re-filling stations on the west side. What's your favorite nook, cranny, or bartender?

I'm drunk-riding distance home from the Clipper, so that's my default.

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Permalink Reply by Ruby Red on August 31, 2010 at 5:23am

I went into Club Foot the other night. They have a pretty amazing decor and a pool table to boot.

Permalink Reply by Ian on August 31, 2010 at 9:13am

Lemmings on Damen is pretty good, but crowded on weekends. There is something charming (and VERY close) about the Rip Tide at Armitage and Hermitage. Bucktown Pub does an open mic night and never seems too crowded - they also have a decent bike rack outside.

Permalink Reply by Mathew DeGutes on October 15, 2010 at 11:33am

Yeah, I have seen some solid quality comedy at open mike night at Bucktown. By me I like the Innertown Pub and Happy Village if you want some really solid ping pong.

Permalink Reply by Ruby Red on March 25, 2011 at 6:00am

I've favored the Rocking Horse on Milwaukee a few times this winter. They have a reasonable Bourbon selection and the Chili is pretty good. Actually, the Chili over at Small Bar on Division is phenomenal as well. Can you tell I like Chili?

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on March 25, 2011 at 8:12am

My favorites include:

Cole's on Milwaukee near California (Best bar in Chicago IMHO)

Helen's Two Way Lounge at Fullerton and Milwaukee

Archie's at, I think, Rockwell and Iowa

Bob Inn at Rockwell and Fullerton

Corner Bar at Levitt and some other street...

WeeGee's way west on Armitage

Permalink Reply by igz on March 25, 2011 at 9:07am

there is a no name bar at the corner of hubbard and ogden. never packed, mostly latino - the bartender didnt speak english when i checked it out. might be a hidden gem.

no place to really lock up tho

Permalink Reply by Tim S on March 27, 2011 at 1:09am