Discovered vintage beer ad aside, the decor remains modest, leaving you and your beer alone to enjoy the eve.
Local and regional breweries showcase their German styles-again an appreciated difference from IPA-laden handles-but the real star is the wide selection of German and Austrian beers on tap, including the Radler’s namesake brews from Flesk Brewing in Lombard. They manage to keep it cool minus the pretension, which could be one factor for the median age here: it definitely skews high compared with the onslaught of sprightly bars in Logan Square-a welcome change. How often do you see the divine Ayinger Celebrator on tap and available in two sizes? Beer hall tables make group drinking easy and the solid service accommodates without hesitation. While the hearty and well-executed German fare from Chef Nathan Sears shines, the Radler’s imported beer selection makes the bar a worthwhile stop.
Vice District Brewing is located at 1454 S. Serving six of their originals on tap, the lineup includes an IPA, Black IPA, Porter and Everleigh, an English Style Special Bitter worth some special attention. Prices for pints, howlers and growlers are written in chalk on the front wall, while menu’s can be found at the counter, providing easy descriptions as to what ingredients are in your beer and how it should taste. Black and white photos adorn the back walls, all of them from Chicago during the early 20th century when the South Loop was the city's vice district, which acts as a reminder of the brewery’s namesake. The exposed bricks, tanks, cement floor and open ceilings give the taproom an industrial yet friendly feel-the staff helps plenty in the friendliness department. Milwaukee Ave.įlashy is not what Vice District Brewing is going for and that’s not a diss by any means. Slippery Slope is one of the most unique bars of 2014 and is the kind of place that should satisfy everyone in your party posse every day of the week. If you need more reasons to check out this place, there are three SkeeBall machines and a walk-up window serving Frito Pies and Mother-in-Laws (a tamale served in a hot dog bun) for late-night cravings. The bargain option is their draft beer ranging from $2 Hamm’s to $4 Allagash White and $5 Guinness. The $8 cocktails are served in glass bottles, adding a practicality and uniqueness. Their excellent and ever-changing craft cocktails are designed by the Scofflaw crew and mixologist, Danny Shapiro, keeping the booze options fresh. With the dance floor in the back, there is never the awkward necessity for a non-boogiedown type to navigate a crowded dance floor to grab a drink, while those wanting to groove to solid sets by local DJs can have their space to move with abandon. The setup of the bar nicely accommodates both the “hang out and drink” type as well as the “dance and drink” type. Logan Square’s Slippery Slope opened in May and has quickly become a place that is as attractive to those who love a cozy and fun dive bar, as it is to a clientele who want a “club” atmosphere.