This inconspicuous bar is equal parts after-work dive and Antiques Roadshow. Amid dusty knickknacks and bric-a-brac, the family who runs the place will pour you a stiff drink and then try to sell you a Civil War–era revolver, a set of buffalo-themed shot glasses or anything else lying around—anything except for the patriarch’s wall-mounted marlin and the Hamm’s sign hanging out front.
Some people like to drink while they watch the Chicago Blackhawks. Others prefer to butcher classic pop songs while nursing a beer at a karaoke bar. For those who are partial to playing backgammon while sipping a cocktail, finding a bar with a decent board game selection is key. That's why we've searched high and low for establishments that encourage friendly tabletop showdowns. Pick a card, roll the dice, and get ready for a highly competitive evening at one of Chicago's best board game bars.
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