Neighborhood watering hole with lots of board games & microbrews in a cozy, laid-back setting.
"The best bar in Wrigleyville really only has one thing in common with the rest of the neighborhood, and that’s the ivy climbing its walls. There’s a large selection of craft beer, and while board games are fairly common at bars in the city, Guthrie’s is probably the only place where every table is halfway through settling Catan or starting in on a do-or-die round of Bananagrams. Add in a screened back porch and a BYOF policy, and this is the perfect place for a group hang or first date." - josh barnett, sam faye, john ringor
"A lot of the bars in this guide have lawn games that are basically an excuse for reformed jocks to show off their skills. But what about the unathletic among us, whose hand-eye coordination levels have been clinically diagnosed as “iffy at best”? That’s where the board games at Guthrie’s come in. They have everything here from Monopoly to Settlers Of Catan, and with their long beer list, you can stake out a comfortable spot in the corner, sharpen your mind, and plan your eventual world domination." - josh barnett, john ringor
"Guthrie’s is one of the best first date spots in the city, with a solid beer list, a screened-in porch, and a ton of board games that every single table is busy playing. Another big plus is that you can bring your own food in - the tables are set with checkered tablecloths like a small-town bistro, and they have a stack of delivery menus you can flip through as you lose to your date at Stratego." - josh barnett
"The only thing this bar has in common with the rowdy spots right by the stadium is the ivy climbing its walls. Guthries has craft beer, board games, and is probably the only place in Wrigleyville where everyone here is in the middle of figuring out who killed Professor Plum in the foyer instead of playing beer pong or yelling at the TV. Throw in the screened back porch and a BYOF policy, and it’s a great place for a group hang or a low-key first date." - john ringor, adrian kane
"Some of our favorite wintertime memories are playing Monopoly with our family, cheating just enough to win but never getting caught. Recreate this feeling at Guthrie’s in Wrigleyville - it’s a cozy bar that has everything from Parcheesi to Cards Against Humanity. With their long beer list and a BYOF policy, it’s the ideal place to spend a winter day - just don’t let your friends catch you slipping the blue $50 bills into your pocket." - josh barnett