Spacious dog-friendly patio bar with fire pit, games, and swings



























"Avondale tavern Central Park Bar is inviting folks in for a cozy and laid-back New Year’s Eve that features an all-inclusive drink package from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. as well as a Cajun-inspired buffet, DJ sets, and Champagne toast at midnight. Tickets, available via Eventbrite, are $100 per person (group discounts available)." - Lisa Shames

"No invite is required to get the feel of hanging out in someone’s spacious backyard thanks to Avondale’s Central Park Bar. The dive bar’s 3,500-square-foot space boasts a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs plus porch swings, a bumper pool table, and a covered outdoor bar. Swing by during happy hour from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday when everything except shots is half price." - Sam Nelson


"This trendy Avondale hotspot replaced the former Podhale tavern — a remnant of Chicago’s old Polish village — and prominently features a bustling Instagramable outdoor patio complete with bumper pool, a firepit, and plenty of seating." - AJ LaTrace

"The owners of Estelle’s, Easy Bar, and the Owl have taken over a classic Chicago tavern space. Find no-frills drinking and a large patio." - Ashok Selvam

"A new tavern from a local hospitality group offering cocktails and beer, outdoor backyard seating with a fire pit, and late-night hours in a formerly dive-oriented storefront." - Ashok Selvam