Best neighborhood bars

Sofia B

Where locals actually go

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Longman & Eagle

American • Chicago • 2657 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

"whiskey + late-night kitchen"

Longman & Eagle, American in Logan Square

Hopleaf

Bar • Chicago • 5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

"beer heaven; mussels + frites"

Hopleaf, Bar in Ravenswood

The Map Room

Bar • Cedar Rapids • 416 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA

"low-key beer bar; very "Chicago""

The Map Room, Bar in Oakhill Jackson

Scofflaw

Bar • Chicago • 3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

"gin focus; top-tier cocktails"

Scofflaw, Bar in Logan Square

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar

Bar • Chicago • 960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

"bar + bottle shop"

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar, Bar in Bridgeport

The Aviary

Bar • Chicago • 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

""cocktail as performance""

The Aviary, Bar in Fulton Market District

Revolution Brewing - Brewpub

Brewery • Chicago • 2323 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA

Revolution Brewing - Brewpub, Brewery in Logan Square

Half Acre Beer Company

Brewery • Chicago • 4257 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

Half Acre Beer Company, Brewery in North Center

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