Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: Oops. This should have been on here before. A spectrum of beers, both craft and otherwise. Average prices. You might even encounter a brewer here after work. ☞ Free wi-fi.
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Casa de Tacos · Wicker Park · 571 dicas e avaliações
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: This was the 'unofficial' find of CCBW 2012. For a hipster venue (w| bartenders playing vinyl LPs!), there is no condescension toward outsiders. A good array of craftbeers also.
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: This is the soccer bar with an Euro-centric atmosphere. It will show an MLS game, but prefers UEFA & EPL. Beers in English styles - not necessarily imported. ☞ Free wi-fi.
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: Consider these two as an entry. Red Line Tap is the music & movie venue associated with the Heartland Café. Progressive political vibe. Discerning beer selection. Below-average pricing. ☞ Free wi-fi.
2034 W Irving Park Rd (at N Lincoln Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar ao Ar Livre · North Center · 22 dicas e avaliações
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: The 2nd superb German-inspired tavern near Irving Park & Damen. Wider selection of beers. Same mug size selection [⅓ L, ½ L, 1 L].
Restaurante Alemão · North Center · 36 dicas e avaliações
Steve ‘Pudgy’ De Rose: One of two superb German-inspired taverns within shooting distance of each other. Mostly European imports. Here, you select your mug size [⅓ L, ½ L, 1 L].