Stocks and Blondes is a bar in the Loop.

Miller’s is an old school bar in the Loop that's great for big groups.

Great Central’s West Town taproom feels like a German beer hall and is great for big groups.

Alulu is a small brew pub in Pilsen with inventive beers and excellent food.

Maplewood is a Logan Square brew pub that has great craft beer and food, and feels like a neighborhood bar.

Metropolitan is a big taproom in Avondale, and it’s a great place to drink beer by the river.

On Tour is a jam-band-friendly brewery in West Town that’s great for BYOF and day-drinking.

Pilot Project in Logan Square is a taproom with a bunch of small-batch breweries under one roof.

Woodlawn Tap is a classic Hyde Park dive serving cheap beer and bar food.

The Long Room is a craft beer bar in Lakeview that's great for an early in the game date or catching up with friends.

Rose's is a cash-only dive bar in Lincoln Park full of dingy couches and character.

The Whistler is a bar and music venue in Logan Square with quality cocktails and a cute back patio.

Kite String Cantina is a bar in Roscoe Village that serves bubbler cocktails and taquitos.

Simon’s is a classic Chicago tavern in Andersonville that serves traditional Swedish Glogg.

The Flat Iron is a divey 4am bar in Wicker Park with plenty of activities.

Begyle, a dog-friendly taproom in Ravenswood, is a great place to drink beer and play skee-ball.