Old Town Ale House

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219 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

The Old Town Ale House, open since 1958, has become the epitome of a dive bar in Chicago, offering a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the Old Town neighborhood in the 60s and 70s.

Renowned as a neighborhood landmark and a classic Chicago joint, this pub is a must-visit for those seeking an authentic and unpretentious drinking establishment.

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Jace R.
11/5/2025

Beautiful paintings on the walls, great service, chill vibes. I just came for one drink at 3:30am on a Sunday. Great late night spot

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Joel J.
8/4/2025

Great, dark dive bar. Great place to escape the heat, or cold in Chicago. Cash only, cold beer, well mixed drinks

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Shawn C.
12/22/2024

This was a Chicago dive bar bucket list for me and my husband. We took my brother here who was visiting from Austin TX for drinks after spending the entire day downtown at Christmas time. We...

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Deanna S.
11/26/2024

Always a great option after comedy show! Many of the comedians also come here at night and can be good opportunity to chat! Cash only but so affordable it's worth it! Such good vibes and good...

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Chun P.
10/28/2023

Old Town Ale House was featured in a couple of Anthony Bourdain episodes, and also conveniently located right across from the Second City theaters, so we just had to check it out. It's not...

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