Suggestions for Dive Bar near Chicago

Dustin H. • October 7, 2021Loved this cozy dive bar. The patio is a great spot in the summer and fall.

Shanna G. • September 7, 2013Friendliest bartenders, board games, always a good deal, and always something interesting happening!

Mike • October 5, 2015$3 shots of Makers and $3 Labatt's on Friday nights. Don't be afraid of this punk dive bar - it also serves top notch whiskey and drinks. The second floor can get a little rowdy at times.

PB B. • December 6, 2012Awesome low key bar. In the winter they serve hot grog. Hop Leaf gets more attention, but this place has a better overall vibe.

Todd B. • March 7, 2015Best wings in Chicago. Occasionally hard to find a seat, but otherwise my favorite dive bar in the city.

Jordan L. • May 5, 2013The Long Room is great but this is an excellent change of pace. A cute, urban, neighborhood tavern with a great patio.

Carol • December 11, 2015A great low key dive bar. I loved the Italian chicken sandwich and the cheese curds

Brandi C. • February 4, 2012Ping pong table, board games, pool AND it's dog friendly! Best dive in Lakeview. The cheap drinks, and awesome staff and regulars make this place amazing

Roy M. • April 3, 2013Great food. Add Merkts Cheddar cheese to everything

SecretNote -. • November 26, 2010If your strapped for cah go with the $3 PBRs or I'd go for the Rogue draft if you have some cash to burn. Staff is amazing. Probably the best dive bar in Chicago.

Noah B. • November 18, 2014Great bartenders great people cheap beer.

Angie O. • February 9, 2012Great prices!!! Will not buy alcohol from anywhere else!

Diego R. • March 29, 2011One of the last truly great dive bars on the North Side!!!!

Michael • January 11, 2023Perfect little dive bar. Great bartender.

Kate Z. • August 22, 2015Free wifi - very good! Serve some food even at day time. Nice friendly dog inside.

Tommy W. • September 10, 2021The wings are some of the best in chicago! The pizza… dope. The sandwiches, i mean CMON! And the service is top notch

Marc A. • February 9Great tavern style pizzas and all the food is really good and cheap@for the neighborhood! Drink specials everyday, trivia on Mondays, free pool, free darts everyday!

Nick G. • December 28, 2011Great dive bar. For some reason they only close the aluminum front door, rather than the actual door, and yet it doesn't get cold.

Julie P. • May 19, 2012The dive bars of all dive bars. Smells heavily of cleaning sprays. Cheap beer though.

Caitlin S. • March 12, 2014Great super dive bar, $3 small PBRS (😩) and good live music!

Zach S. • December 28, 2015Becoming my go-to place for a fun few hours in Lincoln Park. They have old school video games, darts and pool. Solid bar with a good beer selection.

Gables Maven • March 22, 2014Crazy good beer selection. Great jukebox too. Neighborhood vibe, no frills.

Joseph B. • October 17, 2014You can't go wrong with OS; it has everything you need from a bar. Good service, selection, prices food, seating, and a good crowd.

Stephan G. • January 23, 2016Small intimate dive bar with super friendly bartenders

Jayson L. • March 23, 2013Awesome dive bar! Turtle races are amazing!!!

Theodore T. • April 22, 2015Great variety of draft beers, friendly owner

Michael V. • July 26, 2010Everything you would except only a bit better. Old fashioned jukebox... sweet. $5=18 songs.

Rishi K. • March 3, 2015Real friendly service here. Great specials as well.

John H. • March 27, 2016Nope. Never again. They have giant jenga but the beer prices are high for a dive bar. Place is really a dump. Heard rats running in the ceiling while we were there. Nope.

Bobby J. • July 15, 2015The prices, atmosphere, and staff are top notch definitely gonna make this a regular stop