Bangers & Lace Wicker Park
Bar · Wicker Park ·
Artisanal sausages, craft beer, and cocktails in a lodge-style bar
Artisanal sausages, craft beer, and cocktails in a lodge-style bar
"Consistently one of our go-to spots in Wicker when we’re looking to hang over cocktails, possibly some food, and aren’t worried about anything on TV, because there aren't any. Bangers and Lace is cool but not so cool that you feel out of place, and we’re all about striking that happy medium between party bar and getting judged on your basic drink order." - sam faye
"If you’re looking for a bar with good food that isn’t exclusively full of undergrads, go to Bangers and Lace - it doesn’t have the let’s-do-a-beer-bong atmosphere you might be familiar with from other spots on college campuses. There’s a location in Chicago, and the one in Evanston has the same menu of bar food and sausages (with options like duck sausage and a crawfish andouille). It’s decorated like a British pub/upscale hunting lodge, and it’s a good place to get drinks and/or talk about your thesis over some bratwurst." - adrian kane
"Despite the frilly connotations, this sausage-and-beer haven's name refers not to doilies, but to the layers of foam that remain in the glass after your craft brew has been quaffed. You’ll also have plenty of time to study the lace curtains as you plow through their vast beer menu—go ahead and try a different one with each of your Bangers.This is finger food for the most part, as seen in the sweet and savory German-style bratwurst, tucked between slices of brioche and topped with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, and Bavarian mustard. A salt-freckled, crusty pretzel may then be enriched with creamy Welsh rarebit for a sumptuous balance. Smoked Thuringer laced with Swiss cheese and pickled currants is yet another instance of this kitchen's flavor prowess." - Michelin Inspector
"I observe that along Division Street bars like Bangers & Lace continue to draw customers and help make the strip a destination even as more strollers move through the neighborhood." - Ashok Selvam
"Diners here are offered a vast beer menu along with a variety of tasty appetizers, paying homage to this sausage-and-beer haven's name." - Kevin Chau
