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Historic Bars of Chicago
Simon's Tavern is one of Historic Bars of Chicago.

1. Simon's Tavern

8.5
5210 N Clark St (btwn W Farragut & Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Andersonville · 45 tips and reviews

Drunken HistoryDrunken History: A must see if you are visiting or live in Chicago. Grab a shot of Aquavit or a glass of Glogg and ask the owner Scott for the 5 cent tour...it really only costs 5 cents and is worth every penny!!

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Historic Bars of Chicago.

2. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.7
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

Drunken HistoryDrunken History: This place oozes history and 20's era coolness. Get here early and ask for the Capone booth (it isn't just a label, he really sat there.) Know what you want to drink though, there are no drink menus.

Green Door Tavern is one of Historic Bars of Chicago.

3. Green Door Tavern

8.6
678 N Orleans St (at Huron St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 76 tips and reviews

Drunken HistoryDrunken History: Stop in and try what is arguably the best Corned Beef Sandwich known to man. Wash it down with a Moscow Mule or our personal favorite the French 75, which was named after the 75mm howitzer!!!

Billy Goat Tavern is one of Historic Bars of Chicago.

4. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 175 tips and reviews

Drunken HistoryDrunken History: The source for the idea of the SNL skit Olympia Cafe and the curse that haunts the Cubs to this day, stop in here to get away from the shopping on upper Michigan Ave and enjoy a real piece of Chicago

Mother's is one of Historic Bars of Chicago.

5. Mother's

6.0
26 W Division St (Division & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Gold Coast · 23 tips and reviews

Drunken HistoryDrunken History: Referred to as "The high profile incubator of house music", Mothers continues its long tradition of great music nightly. Stop by for Recession Buster Mondays and great drink specials.