Bar Exam
The Irish Pub’s Roots Go Back 120 Years
Its history saw it go from Pabst Tied House to "soft drink parlor" to gay bar to Irish bar.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Hybrid Lounge, City’s Newest Gay Bar
In a building whose history goes back to 1890, it attracts a hybrid of gay and straight folks.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
1894 Building Boasts New Orleans-Style Bar
New Brass Alley on Third St. has spent heavily on atmosphere. Evolution ping pong bar is on 2nd floor.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Harbor Room Is Classic Gay Men’s Bar
Its colorful 108-year history charts the rise and fall of a dense manufacturing neighborhood.
Oct 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
O’Lydia’s Has 99-Year History
The atmospheric, old-style tavern still has the original floor, tin ceiling and back bar.
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Major Goolsby’s, Still a Great Sports Bar
One of nation's first, where Charles Barkley and Reggie Jackson, among others, hung out.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lakefront Brewery
This popular attraction is not just for tours anymore.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Winchester, a Zombie Bar?
The Winchester replaces chain bar Two Bucks, which lost its franchise after allegations of racism
Sep 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Landmark Lanes’ Jazzy 88-Year History
Serving booze during prohibition and built by a billionaire jailbird whose son become an ambassador.
Sep 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Jamo’s, a 1950s Time Warp
A quiet corner bar of long vintage with velvet paintings of misty-eyed beauties, it's not easy to find.
Aug 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Taylors, Downtown’s Neighborhood Bar
It was one of the first bars in town to embrace its sidewalk, and feature outdoor drinking.
Aug 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
