The Raven Grill

This no-frills watering hole, which was founded in 1935, shows its age. But faithful customers keep coming back to the tattered bar for $3 cans of Natty Boh and $1 bags of potato chips. (Despite having “grill” in its name, not a morsel of food is cooked here.) A soul- and country-heavy jukebox sets the soundtrack for dates, catch-up sessions and the occasional conversation with a drifter. The bartenders can be a little rough around the edges, but keep the cash flowing (credit cards are not accepted), and they’ll warm up.