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Old Town Ale House

Bar · Old Town ·

Old Town Ale House

Bar · Old Town ·
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"Character is not something Old Town Ale House is short on. At its core, Old Town Ale House is a funky dive bar and historic hangout full of locals and comedians because of its location near Second City. The longtime owner also treats it as his own art studio, which includes pictures of Vladimir Putin as a ballerina and Kim Jong Un and Dennis Rodman together on the wall. It’s the total opposite of everything else you’ll find near it on Wells St., which makes Old Town Ale House the perfect escape for a lowkey couple of drinks." - josh barnett, sam faye, john ringor

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Iconic dive bar with legendary art, old-school jukebox & cheap beer

dive bar
artwork
anthony bourdain
political art
beer
second city
old chicago
neighborhood bar
Google Rating
4.6 (862)
Yelp Rating
4.2
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219 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

$10–20

Cash only
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Good for groups
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Old Town Ale House by Matt Haas
Old Town Ale House by John Ringor
Old Town Ale House by Matt Haas
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Old Town Ale House by Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago
Old Town Ale House by John Ringor
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Information

Iconic dive bar with legendary art, old-school jukebox & cheap beer

dive bar
artwork
anthony bourdain
political art
beer
second city
old chicago
neighborhood bar
Google Rating
4.6 (862)
Yelp Rating
4.2
Featured in The Infatuation
Featured in
Featured on Michelin
Featured in
Featured in Eater
Featured in
Featured on Bon Appetit
Featured in

219 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

$10–20

Cash only
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Good for groups
Old Town Ale House by null
Old Town Ale House by Matt Haas
Old Town Ale House by John Ringor
Old Town Ale House by Matt Haas
Old Town Ale House by Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago
Old Town Ale House by
Old Town Ale House by Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago
Old Town Ale House by John Ringor
Old Town Ale House by null
Old Town Ale House by null
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