Reed's Local

"Crews from Avondale restaurants like Kuma’s Corner, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, and Parachute descend on Reed’s Local after hours (the name comes from the owner’s support of unions; you won’t find Yuengling at the bar due to the brewery’s anti-labor actions), the spiritual successor to Club Foot, the beloved dive bar full of pop culture trinkets that closed in Ukrainian Village years ago. Reed’s took the old bar space and rehabbed it, but it kept the Tetris machine from Club Foot, among other souvenirs, and the older bar’s spirit. This is a place for a cheap beer and some fun chatter." - Ashok Selvam

"This revamped dive bar is a quaint space with enough room for a few friends who want to catch up and see live music. The inside is the type of dive that Chicago is known for — cheap drinks, friendly people, and Tetris." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff

"Avondale dive destination Reed’s Local has a small, secluded patio where customers can sip its popular “adult Capri-Sun” cocktails." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"Avondale tavern Reed’s Local is selling “Killer Pinata” (Sailor Jerry, rums, tropical fruit juices, triple sec) and “Reed’s Summer Lemonade” (vodka, lemonade) for takeout in convenient “adult Capri Sun” pouches." - Naomi Waxman

"Essential dive bar Reed’s Local is asking for help raising $3,500 for staff on GoFundMe." - Naomi Waxman