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Old Town Ale House

219 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610-1224
Phone: (312) 944-7020
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended
7 Reviews |  Write a Review
Great Art - Great Prices - Funky Customers
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/28/2005 Posted by mitchellt49

Love the permanent sexually explicit art collection....incredible value on ale....every time I went in ....completely different atmosphere...always crazy...always fun....a legendary DIVE bar.

Pros: PRICES, ATMOSPHERE, CONVERSATION

Cons: CROWDED, SMALL

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Editor's Review

One of the weirdest and most entertaining cross-sections of Chicago humanity.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

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The jukebox's classic jazz and blues made it a local legend for years, though it's now expanded to take in some rock and pop music.

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Bar/Club Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Neighborhood
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Bars
  • Smoking Permitted
  • Tavern
  • 21 & Over
  • After Hours

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Fri 12pm-4am
  • Sat 12pm-5am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Minimum Age

  • 21

Payment Types

  • Cash

Recognition for Old Town Ale House

2007 Editorial Winner - Dive Bar
2006 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Dive Bar

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