Sleeping Village

"This Avondale concert venue and bar opened in 2017 and quickly became a stop-through for popular touring musicians. Go visit even if you aren’t seeing a rock show so you can drink beyond typical concert fare with over 50 draft options that include exciting wild, sour, and cider options in addition to the normal beer spectrum." - Adam Rothbarth

"Sleeping Village is a great Avondale bar with plenty of comfy booths, a nice outdoor patio in the summer, and over 30 beers on tap. It also doubles as a concert venue that hosts DJ sets, indie bands, and something called a “Cosmic Country Showcase.” Most shows are ticketed (intergalactic Western jamborees included) and take place in their standing-room-only venue, but there are occasionally free performances in the main bar area. Check their calendar for important information about shows—perhaps more importantly, their $1 beer nights." - john ringor, nick allen

"The team behind Logan Square’s Whistler unveiled this come-as-you-are Avondale haunt in 2018 and rapidly attracted a cadre of loyal fans with a sizable lineup of cider and sour beers, as well as a wide variety of live music acts. Happy hour specials run from 6-8 p.m., with $2 off all beer and cider drafts (except PBR) Monday and Tuesday, $5 well drinks Wednesday and $8 draft cocktails Thursday." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff

"This Avondale haunt has a huge cider and sour beer selection from the team behind Logan Square’s Whistler. It’s a 21+ venue with DJ, indie bands, and a great variety of artists." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman

"Queer pop-up party staple Slo ‘Mo will present a powerful Pride celebration on Saturday, June 15 at Sleeping Village with a lineup of special performances and sets from local nightlife stars including Empress Darling Shear and Miss Angelica Grace. The festivities will include DJ sets from Detroit’s DJ Kindle, and locals VITIGRRL and ICEY BBY, and party people can also count on food from Black lesbian-owned restaurant Taylor’s Tacos and snag safer sex kits from Planned Parenthood Illinois Action. Tickets and more details are available online." - Naomi Waxman