Tavern's bar focuses on well-made classic cocktails. We love the Windy City Manhattan, made with Koval Chicago Rye, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering and orange bitters. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Look for daily drink specials; Saturday's is $3.50 bloody marys, but ask for a little spice to add flavor. And we loved the fish and chips — perfectly crispy outside and flaky inside. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Not a cyclist? That's OK. There's plenty to love here, including the warming Hot Taty and the flaming Road Rash. Specials and a focus on local beer add a neighborhood-bar vibe we like. (Gabe Hartwig)
For cheap drinks and cheap grub, the Pour House is hard to beat. Grab three friends and give the Shotski a try. (Gabe Hartwig)
Great service and atmosphere. We love the Spiced Apple Martini and the Grande Blonde. But the business hours are confusing, so call before you go. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Don't care for the taste of absinthe but still want to get in on the craze at Lola's new absinthe bar? Try the Oberon martini: absinthe, Chambord, champagne and pineapple juice. (Gabe Hartwig)
Sophisticated cocktails served in a refined setting. Try the Bleeding Castro, a variation on the classic blood and sand cocktail for which the establishment is named. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Mississippi Artillery Punch packs a lot of complex, warming layers into one ciderlike drink. If you're hungry, try the mushroom pizza or the Korean BBQ pork tacos. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Interesting beers on tap, including the Pyramid Audacious Apricot Ale. And if you're feeling adventurous, try a chocolate-martini shot. (Gabe Hartwig)
