Long Room Chicago

"This long and narrow bar in Irving Park is boisterous over the weekends. For years, Long Room has given Chicago one of the best beer lists in town. There’s also a photobooth." - Ashok Selvam

"This bar is literally a long room, and its understated list full of crushable lagers, ales, lambics, and the occasional heavier option is super inviting. The Ravenswood staple opened in 2000 and hosts rotating pop-ups for its food menu. The 60-foot bar has tons of seating and always feels comfortable whether you’re in a group or on a date — and the back patio is a nice haven for sipping as well." - Adam Rothbarth

"The Long Room doesn’t have the most creative name — it’s literally a long, narrow room along Irving Park. But owner Jason Burrell and his team have created that type of tavern where the good times are never in short supply. Look for a great beer list, classic cocktails, and warm service." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"The Long Room in Lakeview has an awesome craft beer list and serves coffee during the day, which makes it a good spot to get work done, catch up with friends, or spend all day reading to meet your BOOK IT! goal. Besides the long bar that anchors the front room, there are a few big booths, a great patio out back, and a kitchen that serves food like burgers and pizza from rotating pop-ups until 10pm." - veda kilaru, adrian kane, john ringor

"The Long Room is ahead of its time. A few years ago owner Jason Burrell expanded and converted the next-door space into a kitchen with a pick-up window. The kitchen has served as a lab for potential restaurant owners. While serving the bar’s customers, they can learn, tweak, and figure out if they want to run their own restaurant (the chefs from Beard & Belly and Superkhana International had residencies). The majority of current food service is handled by Bad Johnnie’s. They serve round Roman-style pies with a variety of gourmet toppings out of a wood-fired oven. The pizza is a treat and supremely underrated." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam