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    Brunos Lounge

    3.4 (48 reviews)
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    14 years ago

    Place is a hell hole with overpriced booze and terrible selection. Great location though.

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    The guys behind the counter are very efficient at being rude and disinterested in doing their job.

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    Great dive bar atmosphere. I would recommend to anyone who doesn't like the downtown party scene.

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    It's a nice little bar. Sometimes there are too many depressing old men drinking by themselves, but otherwise a nice place to drink.

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    I absolutely NEVER leave there without pulling tail- LOVE that place! Kinda miss the Kirch, though.

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    Sovereign Liquors

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    Edgewater

    It's easy to criticize a place for what it isn't - like faulting Whole Foods for being expensive or…read moreWalmart for not carrying Armani suits. That's just the nature of the establishment, and it's not a genuine negative. This makes writing a review for Sovereign Liquors extra challenging. It is, without a doubt, the most authentic and quintessential example of a dive bar one could ever imagine. In fact, I suspect if you opened a dictionary to the definition of "dive bar," you'd find a photograph of Sovereign right there. The space boasts hilariously mismatched chairs, one of which proudly displays more duct tape than actual seating. The drinks are ridiculously cheap. Don't expect a menu; there's a small beer list, some wines, though without a visible list, and basic spirits for simple cocktail. For example, the bartender said she could make a Manhattan, but not an Old Fashioned. Food? No. Credit card? Forget about it - there's ATM on site. They sometimes host community events! On the night I visited, a local indie band was playing. However, finding out what is going on in advance ranges from difficult to impossible, as they have no website, no Facebook page, nothing. The key to enjoying Sovereign Liquors is to manage your expectations. Go in knowing Sovereign is, as many others have noted, an "old man bar." It's a spot to simply sit, relax, maybe listen to some music, and enjoy a cheap beer. If you're seeking something even slightly more, then you might want to explore other options. However, if you're looking for a genuine, unpretentious, affordable dive, Sovereign Liquors just might be your new favorite spot.

    This place has been calling my name for two years but life got in the way. Today that drought ended…read morewhen I entered its cloistered weathered door and went back in a tavern time machine. This place is a stripped down tavern with layers of images and signs. Beer list? All bottles with domestic and a few overseas beers. Food? No. Credit cards? No. Cash and they have an ATM to prove it. They play classic rock and the two ceiling fans keep the air flowing. Bathrooms? Did not try them but can visualize them in my imagination. A must go to if you want a local dive to forget your troubles.

    Ten Cat Tavern - Late Night Stop @Ten Cat Tavern  3931 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL Dive Bar Pools Good Music Good Vibes Art Exhibitions . Cool!

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    Hit up this bar soon after we went to another. It's in an area on Ashland where there's lots of…read moredive bars with cheap drinks and interesting characters. Ten Cat Tavern is pretty divey while being pretty nice at the same time. Kind of has a quiet coolness to it. Lots of cheap drinks and some more expensive stuff as well. As for the drinks it's mostly basic. It's about $6 for a cocktail. The cheapest ones include some pretty cheap whiskey. Also they have cheap cans of PBR. Seems like most people here are drinking beer, and these mostly are in bottles and cans like how a dive bar should. Also has a couple pool tables that somehow fit. The bar is pretty small but the coziness makes it charming though. Pretty clean. The place is dim so it's hard to know for sure. Got to mention for those who couldn't tell by the name that it's also pet friendly. It's usually dogs in here ironically. There's also a jukebox with a good collection of songs, and a few TVs for watching games or things.

    When did this place turn into Coyote Ugly? It used to be…read morecool with serious but mindful pool players and good music. It was a great spot that reflected the neighborhood vibes. I shouldn't be unkind: one of the bar tenders was attentive. The other just stared straight in my friend's face and said "huh?" when she ordered her drink, then vaped in front of us, and took a photo shoot. I've never seen an entire clientele try to be located so far from the bar in my life. Can't possibly be helping the bottom line when no one wants to congregate in the very place you're supposed to be making money.

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    Believe it or not, my love wears a claddagh ring that I purchased for her when we enjoyed an…read moreamazing trip to Ireland earlier this year. So we knew we had to visit the Claddagh Ring Pub one of these days. This neighborhood pub on Foster Avenue received some interesting "pub" earlier this season when they promised to pay for all patrons' tabs if the Bears lost to the Broncos, and sure enough the Bears blew a big lead and Claddagh Ring Pub wound up on the news because of the promo. We finally made it here one random Sunday afternoon as we stumbled in after another Bears loss. The bar was pretty packed, but the owner was super friendly to us. He noted that there was a back room with some elbow room, along with some free tavern style pizza that was not gobbled up yet by the fans. Later when I went up to the bar to order drinks, he made sure that I had the chance to place a drink order with minimal waiting. What a swell guy! Loved my pint of Guinness! Perhaps we looked like newbies, but he really seemed to care about us with his customer service. Check out their website for sports specials and happy hour deals. After our enjoyable visit, my love and I look forward to a return visit to Claddagh Ring Pub.

    Great location to get a pint and spend time with family, friends and neighbors. This is my spot…read morewhere I get to see my favorite uncle, tell stories , have a pint and catch up! If in the area of Foster and Western, I highly recommend stopping in and having a pint

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