EZ Inn is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

1. EZ Inn

9.0
921 N Western Ave (btwn Walton St. & Iowa St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Ukrainian Village · 4 tips and reviews

Piotr P.Piotr Prokopowicz: It's really hard to zoom in on what's amazing about this place but... It just is. There perfect local bar with great Pina Coladas and great staff.

Hunter H.Hunter Hopcroft: It's literally the perfect bar.

Michael B.Michael Bedwell: Amazing services!!! best place for hangout, everything is perfect, The relaxed atmosphere and communal seating make it easy to strike up conversations with fellow beer enthusiasts.

Go Tavern & Liquors is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

2. Go Tavern & Liquors

9.0
3219 W Armitage Ave (Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews

Chris O.Chris O'Brien: Great craft beer selection with a cute patio tucked away toward the back of the building. This place is a hidden gem!

Christopher F.Christopher Ferman: This place has an amazing number of whiskeys to drink from. It has to be the best place to drink whiskey in Chicago.

Kelly C.Kelly Carlson 😷: Great prices when you feel like drinking away your feelings.

Innertown Pub is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

3. Innertown Pub

8.8
1935 W Thomas St (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 19 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Latourelle: Nice, comfortable neighborhood bar. Free pool and cheap drinks!

Sarah W.Sarah Wielusz: you can't walk into this place and not desire to stay. no matter what clientele are here.

Andy P.Andy Perez: The best dive bar around. The best bartenders around too!

Best Intentions is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

4. Best Intentions

9.0
3281 W Armitage Ave (at Spaulding Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Logan Square · 45 tips and reviews

Chimene M.Chimene McElwain: Marble is super inexpensive, makes a mean burger, and has a great beer list. Ask for Jill...she's awesome!

Lindsey E.Lindsey E.: Lyndsey is a great waitress

Dominique C.Dominique Cruz: The blonde boy who checks ID's has been rude repeatedly. This is my neighborhood bar and, I enjoy the outdoor patio as well as the frozen then fried pickles but can do without the attitude.

Sportsman's Club is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

5. Sportsman's Club

8.9
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews

Sandy H.Sandy H: Seriously great bar...so nondescript from the street that you'd almost miss it. Built-in table top checkers & great cocktails. The whiskey mule is tasty.

JillJill: The bartenders know what's up. Appreciate the art they bestow.

Keith R.Keith Raimondi: Amazing drinks. The bartenders know their business.

Charleston is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

6. Charleston

8.6
2076 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Bucktown · 23 tips and reviews

mellonsrmellonsr: Stellar beer prices and awesome jukebox selection!!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A great corner bar in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Order a Negroni or a classic Old Fashioned.

Lisa W.Lisa W: Excellent classic cocktails (love their Dark & Stormy) and great music. Cheap ginger beer if you are going booze free for the night. Cash only!

The Long Room is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

7. The Long Room

8.8
1612 W Irving Park Rd (btwn Ashland Ave. & Paulina St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · South East Ravenswood · 43 tips and reviews

Matt L.Matt Lawson: I love neighborhood bars this place is great! Impressive beer list and good service.

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

Bobby K.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.

Old Town Ale House is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

8. Old Town Ale House

8.5
219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews

Kevin M.Kevin M. McNally, CMP: In the spirit of Chef Bourdain (who filmed here), this is a local dive. Art paintings by the owner are awesome as you sip whatever you desire at the bar. This is a story telling/story sharing venue.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Look here: The portraits hanging in this bar are mostly of regulars (with a few politicians thrown in). Read more.

Paul V.Paul Vato: Come for the stiff drinks, stay for the insane characters that populate this Chicago institution which caters to the comedians/alcoholics of Old Town. Best juke box in Chicago & open until 4AM! Read more.

Skylark is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

9. Skylark

8.4
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · East Pilsen · 63 tips and reviews

It's A Major PlusIt's A Major Plus: Nice laid-back, good beers and tator tots

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: "When you have a TV," bartender Nick Rahn explains, "it creates an ambience where everyone's staring in a corner." This tavern has enough distractions with a draft list, tater tots, and a photo booth. Read more.

David O.David O'Connell: The urinals are great@

Rossi's Liquors is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

10. Rossi's Liquors

8.3
412 N State St (btwn Kinzie & Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Near North Side · 64 tips and reviews

Kseniya M.Kseniya Makarova: Legit dive bar great prices perfect atmosphere

Peter K.Peter K.: A fine place to go for an Old Style tap while in the River North area.

Nick R.Nick Rekart: Hair of the dog...

Bird's Nest is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

11. Bird's Nest

8.5
2500 N Southport Ave (at W. Altgeld St.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · North Side · 41 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Fantastic wings. Honey BBQ and buffalo flavors were both on point.

Gardiner A.Gardiner Allen: Order wings!

Michelle M.Michelle Money: Tuesdays have been poppin lately

Nisei Lounge is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

12. Nisei Lounge

8.2
3439 N Sheffield Ave (btwn W Cornelia Ave & W Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Wrigleyville · 20 tips and reviews

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

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

Simon's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

13. Simon's Tavern

8.2
5210 N Clark St (btwn W Farragut & Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Andersonville · 45 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: The best bar to come to during the winter season, warm up with a round of Glogg and ginger cookies. Plenty of history at this early 1930s prohibition era pub. The bar itself is modeled after a ship.

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Simon's – the founding Simon was Swedish, of course – began as a basement speakeasy during prohibition (upstairs was a grocery) and went legit in 1934.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Go there: Belly up to the bar, built in the 1930s to resemble the USS Normandy. Read more.

Cleo's Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

14. Cleo's Bar & Grill

8.1
1935 W Chicago Ave (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · West Town · 51 tips and reviews

Jillian B.Jillian Burnickas: Outside patio is amazing in the summer. Excellent specials

Kevin C.Kevin Conroy: The secret weapon to Sunday is Steven!

Steve is awesome!

Keenan O'Reilly's Pub is one of The 15 Best Dive Bars in Chicago.

15. Keenan O'Reilly's Pub

7.9
3916 N Ashland Ave (at Irving Park), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Lakeview · 9 tips and reviews

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

Pete S.Pete Smith: Go there when Lady Gaga's there