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Jake Smith: Try the "Ward 44," a delicious blend of grenadine and pork belly whiskey. The mixture of savory pork and sweet cherry flavors is equivalent to a party in your mouth.
500 W Diversey Pkwy (at N. Pine Grove Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lake View East · 25 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: They have an extensive video game collection. I highly recommend browsing through it before ultimately deciding upon playing drunken "Goldeneye" with friends.
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: In Michael Mann's "Thief" (1981), the title character (played by James Caan) owns the Green Mill. Go rent it to see what happens to the bar at the climax of the film.
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 107 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Drink some Maker's Mark; rumor has it the neon sign out front was custom made by Maker's and given to the bar because they sold such a high volume of the Bourbon brand.
Jake Smith: Even in winter, this place is an awesome place to drink. The heat lamps will make you totally forget that it is the middle of December, if the liters of beer don't first.
501 The Embarcadero (at Bryant (Pier 28 1/2)), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Rincon Hill · 85 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Head here for last call, grab a beer, and then enjoy an eerie view of the dark, serene bay. I always feel like I am in an aquarium in this bar - in the best way possible.
Jake Smith: Sit at the bar and order one of the original brews. While you're settling in for a long evening (which you should), enjoy the scents, sights, and sounds of this authentic sailor shanty-turned-brewery.
20 Prospect St (btwn Bishop Allen Dr. & Mass. Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Pub · Mid-Cambridge · 69 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: An Irish pub in its truest sense. Great atmosphere, fantastic bangers, and a large selection of British beers. Come during the week (during a soccer/rugby match) for the best experience.
Jake Smith: Tremendous atmosphere in this cool speakeasy. If available, ask for the "lookout" seats, which allow you a good view of everything. I loved the St. Germain (original) cocktail.
Dive Bar · Historic District-North · 20 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: PBR Tallboys during Happy Hour. Make friends, this is the bar your grandfather warned you about. You'll end up living here if you're not careful.
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: The fries and poutine are both amazing; snack on either while sipping your delicious drink, which should be gin or whiskey based. Don't miss the 3D map of the Great Lakes!
Jake Smith: This hidden gem of a restaurant has a great location, cool atmosphere, and a great beer selection. Try the Chat Chicken Sandwich, a great combo of BBQ sauce, Swiss Cheese, and bacon.
Jake Smith: Take a walk through the entire bar. It seems small at first, but there are a lot of nooks and crannies. Pick out a perch and enjoy the craic.
Jake Smith: A perfect spot in the middle of summer, order a refreshing drink (the Amstel Radler will do the trick) and sit as close to the canal as possible, watching the people pass in their boats.
Beer Garden · Karl-Marx-Straße · 331 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Take a picture in the rainbow awning. Grab a refreshing drink and watch the dancers go crazy on the dance floor. Monday night was swing night when I was there, so enjoy!
2 Avenue de la Cascade (Rue Botzaris), Paris, Île-de-France
Beer Garden · Buttes-Chaumont, Paris · 127 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Enjoy some great snack food and try the diverse sampling of beers. Strike up a conversation with others, as they are surely among the hippest Parisians in the city.
Jake Smith: This cash only dive bar feels like home from the moment you step inside. Order a cheap canned beer and strike up conversation with those sitting to your left and right.
Jake Smith: An incredible Bloody Mary, various Benedicts, and home fries as good as the view. This may be the best bar in the world, but it certainly has the best breakfast.
Polynesian Village Resort (Walt Disney World), Bay Lake, FL
Tiki Bar · Disney's Polynesian Resort · 36 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: You MUST get one of the theme drinks to start. The HippopotaMaiTai is my personal favorite, but all the theme drinks are worth it to try once. The Kona Longboard is a quite refreshing beer.
American Restaurant · Ballpark · 78 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Cornhole, volleyball, fire pits, a great rooftop view, steps from Coors Field, and plenty of Coors Banquet beer. What more could you want nestled in the Rockies?
Jake Smith: Wow. Maybe the most perfect honky-tonk in America. Great live music, so many places to drink and people watch, backyard games, and an awesome clientele.
Jake Smith: An awesome, old school bar. No frills, fun atmosphere, karaoke some nights. Enjoy the people, drink some cheap beer and whiskey, and imagine you're in the old west!