Woodlawn Tap
Bar · Hyde Park
1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
Highlights
Neighborhood bar with famous pitchers, burgers, and jazz
Neighborhood bar with famous pitchers, burgers, and jazz
"Locals still tell friends to meet them at “Jimmy’s” the name of the bar’s former owner, Jimmy Wilson, who died in 1999. Regardless, this tried and true dive bar has provided a meeting point for generations of college students, professors, and Hyde Park residents. Pitchers of beer are popular here as are the burgers. It’s an affordable spot that caters to the University of Chicago’s community." - Ashok Selvam
"This Hyde Park dive may be popular with the University of Chicago student body, but since the division III U of C isn’t playing in the tourney, feel free to root for other teams. Catch every team vying for the title while trying many drink specials." - Ashok Selvam
"No longer known as Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap (founder Jimmy Wilson died in 1999), this bar — which dates back to 1948 — is a classic Chicago tavern. Friendly bartenders, live music, and a location near the University of Chicago bring in a cool cast of customers. Despite Wilson’s absence, most customers still call the bar “Jimmy’s.” Prolific author Kurt Vonnegut was once a regular." - Ashok Selvam
"A University of Chicago hangout in Hyde park, this bar has been around for more than seven decades. It’s a laid-back community third place with a small reference library. Jimmy’s, which the bar is commonly called, is a great place for conversation. It opens at 10:30 a.m." - AJ LaTrace
"This Hyde Park classic continues to chug with a friendly clientele and famous pitchers and burgers. The cheap prices may appeal to college kids at the University of Chicago, but the bar formerly known as Jimmy’s welcomes all. Note: They’re cash only." - Eater Staff
