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.

Big Joe’s is a classic, homey dive with wild Friday night turtle races.

Sluggers is a massive, busy bar in Wrigleyville with dueling pianos and batting cages.

Fireside is a bowling alley that’s been around since the '40s with a divey lounge.

The Victor is an intimate cocktail bar in North Center that makes great Old Fashioneds.

Revolution’s large production brewery and taproom in Avondale is a great place to enjoy some of Chicago’s best beer at the source.

Archie’s is a dog-friendly corner bar that’s great for drinking cheap beer.

The Mousetrap is a taproom in Lincoln Park for Off Color Brewing, one of Chicago’s funkiest breweries.

Nighthawk is a hybrid coffee shop/bar in Albany Park where you can get espresso drinks, cocktails, and cheap beer.

Sportsman’s Club is a bar in Ukranian Village with a great back patio and plenty of character.

Delilah’s is a bar in Lincoln Park with plenty of whiskey and beer options.

Maria’s is an excellent neighborhood bar/liquor store in Bridgeport, sharing space with Korean-Polish counter-service spot Kimski.

The Matchbox is a tiny bar in River West with great cocktails.