"Opened at the corner of University and Exposition Streets in 1976, Campus Lounge has been a hangout for coeds and denizens of the Bonnie Brae and Wash Park neighborhoods for decades. Thanks to a remodel, it meets at the intersection of dive bar and upscale pub. The nearly windowless neon-lit interior is everything you want from a favorite watering hole, while the menu features leveled-up bar fare. Fans gather to watch their home teams from a plush booth or at the bar, while noshing on burgers, nachos, and enchiladas (bonus: there’s even have a weekend brunch)." - Rebecca Treon