Old Town Ale House

219 W North Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60610 USA

313 Reviews

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Open Now

Wed 3p-4a

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Wifi

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“A laid back watering hole”

This is a laid back watering hole, the likes of which you don't see much in Chicago anymore. The neighborhood is gentrified. The Ale House is anything but. They don't serve food, just bar snacks. But there are plenty of places nearby where you can buy sandwiches and stuff and you are welcome to eat here.

Reviewed by
Chun P.

October 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... Read more

Reviewed by
Kyle P.

April 08, 2023

After nearly ten years of stopping in every few months, this remains one of my favorite bars in the city. Not necessarily for the beers or mixed drinks, you can get the same or better just about... Read more

Reviewed by
Steve A.

November 25, 2022

For sure this is what a dive bar should be. It may not have the cheapest drinks, but there's lots of other things about it that make it so. Old Town Ale House has been around for a long time. Gets... Read more

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