To the delight of bar-starved Uptown residents, this cozy spot offers 23 beers on tap, 10 wines by the glass, comfortable couches, a large-screen TV that folds away when the game is over and garage door–style front windows. Cleetus Friedman handled the menu, so expect better-than-average bar food like tacos, burgers and grilled cheese.
Uptown may not have the serious cocktail bars of other Chicago neighborhoods, but it makes up for it with bars that have a ton of personality. There's Carol's Pub, a rocking honky tonk bar; Hopleaf, a haven for beer drinkers; and the Green Mill, an old-school jazz club. Here are our picks for the best bars in Uptown.
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