The 9 Best Dive Bars in Lakeview, Chicago

Lisa Hampton: Awesome food. Love the decor. The bar is beautiful.

curtis scott: Best bar in Chicago period. Treat your bartenders well here, they are experts and deserving.

Bobby Kennedy: Dark divey vibe inside, great beer garden outside, and lots of awesome beer on tap. Tamale man stops by too or the Diner Grill is 24 hours across the street.

Dan Quinlan: Pizza is half price on Sundays, and the bacon pepperoni is awesome.

Sue W: Old school regulars during the day! Day time bartender Kym is the best!!!

Jeffrey Qaiyum: Starr pie is delicious. Chris is probably the best bartender in the city. Sundays-- free pool.

Virginia Thomas: My favorite bar in Wrigleyville. Grab a craft beer (at a decent price) and a shot of Malört and enjoy. Always get the Malört infusion. 

Samantha A.: Say hi to Lou! Best bartender in Chicago!

Parker Mynchenberg: Get a shot of Malort from Dougie, you'll mostly not regret it.

Brandi Claussen: Ping pong table, board games, pool AND it's dog friendly! Best dive in Lakeview. The cheap drinks, and awesome staff and regulars make this place amazing

Lynn Marie: $1.50 old style pints on Tuesday. Great specials everyday. And the bartenders are awesome 😊😜

Pete Smith: Go there when Lady Gaga's there

Michael Dorsey: Lively spot for a drink. Windows open for easy people watching on Clark. Cubs fans welcome!

Mikinzie Stuart: Probably the best bar you'll find in Wrigleyville. Decent crowd (ie not douchey or fratty), decent selection of beers on tap for a decent price and a jukebox with good alt/ indie rock tunes.

Juan Bermudez: Don't tell the bartender how to do their job. They don't come to your job and slap the dick out of your mouth.

Jordan D: The Long Room is great but this is an excellent change of pace. A cute, urban, neighborhood tavern with a great patio.

Dana Tedesco: Love this place so much! It makes me feel like I'm at my grandma's house. My favourite room is the fireplace room with the leather chairs & the glass beads hanging in the window. And now I can DRINK!

Diego Rufo: A chill place to grab a drink and go back in time. Read more.

Noah Basden: Great bartenders great people cheap beer.

Alexis Guzman: Favorite bar. So try it.

JLips: $2 PBR/$3 Guiness all day everyday

pinsuda sagooleim: If you're in the 'hood and see this note. Leave whatever bar you're at and venture over to Joe's. It's a solid dive bar.

David Derrick: Dive bar a few blocks from Wrigley Field. Mix of locals and a younger crowd the night I was there. Nice small place to knock back a few drinks with friends!

Scott Thomas: My kind of bar.

Niall Connellan: Fantastic neighborhood tavern!! Excellent food & service. Great place to watch football, especially the Green Bay Packers. If you want a successful game day experience, look no further!!!

Teri Gidwitz: Great low key place in the neighborhood for an adult beverage. Nice outdoor patio too if the weather is cooperating. (via Scoville) Read more.

Jeremy Gaylor: Will's has just added and opened a kitchen!