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    Bernice's Tavern

    4.6 (134 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Music Venues
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Live music

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    Emm M.

    5/5. No notes. You need to come here. This is a great dive bar in Bridgeport. Tons of friendly people and the bar tenders are great. They sometimes have great live music, and when they don't there is a vintage juke box with nothing but classic rock bangers. The beer selection is great. Pretty much any domestic or any of the major imports you could want. They usually have at least one very uncommon beer at a time, too.

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    Sam L.

    Bernice's Tavern is the best bar in Bridgeport and a top dive bar in the whole city of Chicago! It's a shot and beer kind of place, with an old jukebox that still runs on cash and you pick songs out of a binder. Beer list rotates and always has a few European options paying homage to it's Lithuanian roots. Decor is authentic and classic as the bar has been family owned and operated since it's inception in 1965. Now run by Stingo Steve, the son of founders John and Bernice, there are fun events several nights a week. Not every week, but many weeks, Sunday's best Bloody Mary this side of the Mississippi, Wednesday's Stingo (Steve's Bingo) with great prizes, Thursdays open mic for musicians, and live music occasionally on other nights of the week. Between 9pm-1am the bar is usually pretty busy especially on Stingo and live music nights, but service is quick and friendly no matter how busy it gets. I can't recommend checking it out enough! https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2022/chicagos-best-neighborhood-bars/bernices-tavern/

    Chad B.

    if there's a better dive bar in chicago, i haven't found it. just exactly what i look for in a classic establishment. cash only, friendly bartenders, awesome decor, and weird movies on the TV. honestly reminds me a little of snake n jake's in new orleans, which is high praise. if you're around bridgeport - make sure you stop in.

    Jessica M.

    I found this place by accident. I am staying at an Air bnb nearby and I wanted to go somewhere for a beer. This place seemed inviting so I went in. Little did I know I walking into their Wednesday night free Stingo (Bingo) game. Everyone was very friendly, especially Steve, the owner of the bar. It's definitely a locals spot, and while everyone seemed to know each other, they were all very welcoming to new comers like myself. I had a a lot of fun and even won a round of Stingo and got a prize. I will see definitely come back to this bar the next time I'm in town. Stop in for a drink and a great time!

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    . Its some combination of Steve's personality & sense of humor, cheap drinks, and especially the Stingo prizes

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