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Farraguts

5240 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640-2102
Phone: (773) 728-4903
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Cross Street:
Farragut Avenue
Directions:
El: Red Line to Berwyn; bus: 22, 50, 92
Hours:
Sun-Fri 3pm-2am, Sat 3pm-3am

Editorial Review for Farraguts – by Citysearch Editors

In Short
Opened in 1997, this neighborhood bar is dark, smoky and without distinctive decor (save electric chandeliers and a wall of coat hooks), but boasts an immediate, unforced comfort. It's also within staggering distance of many popular Andersonville restaurants and shops. Young, laid-back urbanites settle on stools at the bar or window-side tables for affordable beer, including more than 16 on tap. Other attractions include standards: a pool table, jukebox, Golden Tee and dart board.

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Insider Tips

Save Money

There's some real bargains, like $2.50 pints on Tuesdays. Specials change often, so call ahead or check the board regularly.

Save Time

You need to sign up on the chalkboard if you want to play pool.

Know Before You Go

The bar is cash-only; there's an ATM on-premises.

When to Go

After work or after dinner (Farraguts doesn't serve food), but don't wait too late on Saturday night-- it's usually standing-room-only by 9pm weekend nights.

User Reviews for Farraguts

3 Star Rating: Average

01/11/2007 Posted by skazoo

After a nice dinner, we decided to find someplace nearby to shoot a game of pool and wandered into Farraguts. The bar itself was unremarkable but the clientele was slightly less trendy / affluent than you typically find in Andersonville. It seems like a place where people go to just drink and not worry about being part of any "scene". The drinks were cheap and we got seats down at the end of the bar by the pool table. The atmosphere was relaxed and we starting trading games with some of the other bar patrons. Everyone seemed friendly and we had a good time. There was one kind of seedy couple... both in their mid to late 50s... he had about 3 teeth and she was so drunk she could hardly stay on her stool. But no one seemed too put out by having to deal with them. I've been back once since and it was pretty much the same. Would I go back a third time? Maybe if nothing else was going on, but not a 'destination' bar.

Pros: Relaxed, Not Crowded, Pool Table

Cons: Dive, Alcoholics

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/09/2002 Posted by stone1309

friendly, and casual.....great prices, good drinks, awesome bar-tenders. You can always pick up a challenging pool, dart or Golden Tee game.

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Editor's Review

Good location, a comfortable feel and inexpensive drinks make this Andersonville bar a popular neighborhood hangout.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Save Money

There's some real bargains, like $2.50 pints on Tuesdays. Specials change often, so call ahead or check the board regularly.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Capacity

  • 40

Smoking

  • Yes

Admission

  • No cover

Atmospheres

  • 21 & Over
  • Tavern
  • Billiards Bar
  • Smoking Permitted
  • After Work
  • Singles
  • Neighborhood
  • Bars

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Fri 3pm-2am
  • Sat 3pm-3am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Cash

Music Types

  • Rock & Pop

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