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.

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

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.

Jay W. • June 15, 2018Impressive beer list... great service.. and the Glögg!

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

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

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.

Bianca • June 28, 2020Their Pizza is one of the best in town! Lots of beers on tap!

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

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

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.

Meredith B. • June 7, 2014Ask for Hannah, second time she's been my server, and second time service was superb ;-)

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

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

Jamie I. • March 9, 2016The locals who frequent Joe's add to the crazy coziness of this absolute classic Chicago dive bar.

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

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

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

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

Candelario G. • February 28, 2014Best dive bar

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Angie A. • March 3, 2011Free pool, darts & Foosball! Is on Mar issue Maxim mag! Top Bar Search! Open til 4a,.m