Schaller's Pump

A Chicago institution since 1881 (Schlitz was literally pumped in during Prohibition), this tavern plays host to die-hard Sox fans and 11th Ward Democrats (the HQ is across the street). Its age shows, but the owners keep things buzzing with cheap Old Style cans and home-cooked grub. Schaller’s got its name because, during Prohibition, they ran a hose to the nearby Ambrosia Brewery and pumped the beer into the bar. The Schallers ran the place then and they run it now. They’ve got great stories. They’ve got cold beer. They’ve got prime rib and pot roast and low prices. And they’ve got the White Sox game on the TV. If you want a taste of the real Chicago, then and now, this is the place to go.