"We’re not suggesting you head to Sluggers in most circumstances, unless you’re super into sticky floors and dueling pianos—but it is the only bar in the city with batting cages. It gets mobbed during Cubs season because it’s right across the street from Wrigley, so to really work on your swing, you should come during the offseason. If you’re dragged here by your friends but you’re afraid of catching a fastball to the head, they’ve also got air hockey, pop-a-shot, and other games where you don’t need to wear a helmet." - josh barnett, john ringor