The Inner Town Pub
Bar · East Ukrainian Village ·
Free pool, cheap beer, eclectic decor, and late nights
Free pool, cheap beer, eclectic decor, and late nights
"Love table tennis? Then make your way to Happy Village to test your skills against some eclectic locals at one of our favorite dive-bar/packaged goods spots in the neighborhood. If you’re like us and only get “better” after a few PBRs, don’t be surprised when you get your ass handed to you before you even realize you’ve finished volleying for the serve. But don’t worry, their expansive back patio, calming waterfall and dirt cheap beers are the perfect remedy for whatever ails you." - Potluck Creative
"Come for the open mic nights and stay for the grunginess. The Innertown Pub has the look and feel of an old-time joint with its colorful décor and ’60s artwork. The basic beer selection is cheap, and the free pool table and dartboards will keep drinkers entertained until the wee hours." - Ashok Selvam
"A legendary neighborhood dive beloved for inexpensive beer and an unpretentious, late-night atmosphere—so much so that visiting felt like a required pilgrimage. It’s portrayed as a go-to place for a cheap nightcap before an evening flight, where drinks can be noticeably cheaper than in larger cities." - Emma Orlow
"After being shut down by the city for nearly nine months over a series of building-code citations, I learned that the neighborhood tavern in Ukrainian Village will reopen on Thursday, June 16. City inspectors in September 2021 cited hazardous electrical conditions and claimed raw sewage was leaking into the bar’s basement, a claim owner Denis Fogarty disputes — he tells Block Club Chicago the business never had plumbing issues. The pub has undergone structural renovations during its temporary closure, though Fogarty says most of the work will be invisible to customers." - Aimee Levitt
"The proposal for the club was made by Out To Lunch Hospitality, which also had plans for Ukrainian Village dive bar Happy Village." - Naomi Waxman