What exactly is a dive bar to you? Smaller, not the super popular joint, maybe a little bit out of the way?

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Do you want to be seen or do you want cheap drinks? Whatever your taste is, here are some Chicago "Dive Bars" you might enjoy according to Go Plug

  • Alice’s Lounge 3556 W Belmont Ave
  • Carol’s Pub 4659 N Clark St
  • Richard’s Bar 491 N Milwaukee Ave
  • L&L Tavern 3207 N Clark St
  • Happy Village 1059 N Wolcott Ave
  • Skylark 2149 S Halsted St
  • Delilah’s 2771 N Lincoln Ave
  • The Empty Bottle 1035 N Western Ave
  • Exit 1315 W North Ave
  • Rossi’s Liquors 412 N State St
  • Old Town Ale House 219 W North Ave
  • The Matchbox 770 N Milwaukee Ave

Watching "Bar Rescue" I learned what Jon Taffer thinks a "dive bar" is. But, he is the smartest man alive according to himself so take that for what it's worth.

If I am comfortable, the beer is cold and the staff is friendly, I am good. Oh, maybe one of those pizza oven things. Pizza is always a good thing.

According to the Google Machine, a Dive Bar is an English term for a disreputable bar or pub. It also mentions that Individual bars may be considered to be disreputable, sinister, of poor upkeep, or even a detriment to the community. "Sinister" huh?

Whatever your choice of "Dive Bar", enjoy!

In honor of your favorite Dive, here is a man drinking a beer in 3 seconds. Don't try this at home.

 

 

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