Discover 17 verified historic pubs, traditional taverns, and craft beer taprooms across Chicago—complete with local ordering tips and interactive map pins. Base yourself in Chicago Riverwalk, The Loop & Magnificent Mile or West Loop & Fulton Market for easy walking access.
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Ovie Bar & Grill is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 120 North Canal Street in West Loop Gate, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 19:00-02:30
120 North Canal Street, West Loop Gate, Chicago
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is a cocktail bar and late-night lounge on 737 West Randolph Street in Fulton River District, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Mo-We 15:00-23:00; Th 12:00-01:00; Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-23:00
737 West Randolph Street, Fulton River District, Chicago
Streeter's Tavern is a cocktail bar and late-night lounge on 50 East Chicago Avenue in Streeterville, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Su-Fr 11:00-04:00; Sa 11:00-05:00
50 East Chicago Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago
Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 5 West Hubbard Street in Near North Side, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Su-Fr 11:00-04:00; Sa 11:00-05:00
5 West Hubbard Street, Near North Side, Chicago
The Row Tavern is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 17 North Wabash Avenue in Jewelers Row, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Su-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00
17 North Wabash Avenue, Jewelers Row, Chicago
Madison Tavern is a cocktail bar and late-night lounge on 500 West Madison Street in West Loop Gate, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00
500 West Madison Street, West Loop Gate, Chicago
Elephant & Castle is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 185 North Wabash Avenue in Theatre District, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: 11:00-02:00
185 North Wabash Avenue, Theatre District, Chicago
Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taquería is a craft brewery taproom and beer hall on 904 West Randolph Street in Restaurant Row, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-21:00
904 West Randolph Street, Restaurant Row, Chicago
Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 733 North LaSalle Drive in Near North Side, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Mo-We 16:00-02:00; Th-Fr 11:30-02:00; Sa 10:30-03:00; Su 10:30-02:00
733 North LaSalle Drive, Near North Side, Chicago
Old Town Pub is a cocktail bar and late-night lounge on North Wells Street in Near North Side, Chicago.
North Wells Street, Near North Side, Chicago
Kasey's Tavern is a cocktail bar and late-night lounge on 701 South Dearborn Street in Printer's Row, Chicago.
701 South Dearborn Street, Printer's Row, Chicago
Pippin's Tavern is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 39 East Chicago Avenue in Streeterville, Chicago.
39 East Chicago Avenue, Streeterville, Chicago
Randolph Tavern is a cocktail bar and late-night lounge on 188 West Randolph Street in Theatre District, Chicago.
188 West Randolph Street, Theatre District, Chicago
Snickers Bar & Grill is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 448 North State Street in Near North Side, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Su-Fr 09:00-02:00; Sa 09:00-03:00
448 North State Street, Near North Side, Chicago
Hopsmith is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on 15 West Division Street in Near North Side, Chicago.
🕒 Hours: Su-Fr 11:00-04:00; Sa 11:00-05:00
15 West Division Street, Near North Side, Chicago
Midtown Kitchen & Bar is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on West Lake Street in Theatre District, Chicago.
West Lake Street, Theatre District, Chicago
Goose Island Salt Shed Pub is a traditional pub and cask ale tavern on West Blackhawk Street in Pulaski Park, Chicago.
West Blackhawk Street, Pulaski Park, Chicago