Dive Bars in Chicago, IL

A dive bar is an unpretentious neighborhood bar, usually with simple decor, low-key service and a loyal local crowd. People look for one when they want an easygoing night out. Every bar here has dive in its name or business category.

1. Cody's Public House

   1658 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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2. L & L Tavern

   3207 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

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3. Carol's Pub

   4659 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

   Dive barKaraokeCountry
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4. Cole's Bar

   2338 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

   Dive barLive music
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5. Friar Tuck

   3010 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

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6. Fritzy's Tavern

   6156 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660

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7. Hinky Dinks Pub

   3243 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

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8. Jake's Pub

   2932 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

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9. Max's Place

   4621 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

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10. Mr Cs Midway Bar

    4654 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629

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11. Nisei Lounge

    3439 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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12. Streeter's Tavern

    50 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

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13. The Barrel

    2015 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

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14. The Booze Hound at Grayland Station

    3734 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

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15. The Corner Bar

    2224 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60647

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16. The Hangge-Uppe

    14 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610

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17. The Levee

    4035 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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18. The Native

    2417 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

    Dive barDog-friendly
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19. The Thirsty Tavern

    5368 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

    Dive barTavernLive music
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20. Weeds Tavern

    1555 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60642

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21. Woodlawn Tap

    1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

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22. Zakopane

    1734 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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23. Cork Lounge

    1822 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613

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24. J&M Tap

    957 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60622

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25. Smilin' Jim's Saloon

    6306 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

    SaloonDive bar
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26. The Owl

    2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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27. Fuller's Pub

    3203 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618

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28. Delilah's

    2771 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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29. Margie's

    4145 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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30. Red Line Tap

    7006 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

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31. Village Tavern

    6912 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

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32. B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted

    2519 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-2307

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33. Blind Robin

    853 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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34. Cove Lounge

    1750 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

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35. Home Tavern

    2828 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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36. Shoes Pub

    1134 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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37. Ravens

    2326 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

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38. Belford Tavern

    3200 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

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39. Dingers Sports Bar

    10638 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

    Dive barKaraoke
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40. Nilda's Place

    1858 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL 60622

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41. Ted's Place

    4425 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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42. Bob Inn

    2609 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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43. No Vacancy

    509 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

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44. Boston's Tavern

    451 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616-2235

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45. Foley's Bar & Grill

    1841 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613

    Dive barBar & grill
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46. Sally's Lounge

    3759 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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47. Tavern on Wells

    1208 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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48. Brass Monkey

    Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

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49. Double Fun

    2 W Elm St, Chicago, IL 60610

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50. Bamboo Lounge

    9401 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617-4643

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51. Hot Stop

    3000 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-5106

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52. Loop Tavern

    1610 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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53. Driftwood

    1021 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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54. Galway Bay

    500 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614

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55. Gold Star Bar

    1755 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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56. Keenan O'Reilly's Pub

    3916 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

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57. Loncar Chico

    3201 E 92nd St, Chicago, IL 60617

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58. Jacqueline's Lounge

    7001 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

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59. Caminos De Michoacan Bar

    1659 W Cullerton St, Chicago, IL 60608

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60. Casey's Corner

    2733 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

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61. Gamblers

    4908 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630

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62. Hippos

    3011 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655

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63. Keeper's Pub

    6232 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

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64. Patrick's Tavern

    6296 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

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65. Sovereign Liquors

    6202 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660

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66. Grace Street Tap

    3759 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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67. High Dive

    1938 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622-5545

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68. Primo Lounge

    2853 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-7601

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69. Save More Lounge

    4060 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-3038

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70. Cacaville

    1530 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-2633

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  24
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  6
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  4
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  4
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  3

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