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"A longtime Hyde Park bar that feels like it’s somehow simultaneously occupying the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. You might forget it’s the 21st century at all in here—or you would, if not for the large, impressive mural of President Obama on the wall. There’s sort of a nautical theme at The Cove, in the same way a middle school dance might celebrate “A Night Under The Sea.” For the most part, it’s just a classic dive with a cool layout that’s filled with dedicated drinkers of all ages." - josh barnett, sam faye, john ringor