Bar Exam

• Top 10 Bar Exams of 2017

  Dec 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Most popular stories: old bars. Corner bars. And some surprises.

• It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s

  Dec 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.

• Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar

  Nov 29th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Bar's history goes back to 1909. Was first to serve Lakefront Brewery beer, in 1987.

• Vintage, an East Side Bar With Odd History

  Nov 13th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Former Morry's space was once auto dealer and then refrigerator showroom.

• Baby Boomers Is Classic Bay View

  Nov 2nd, 2017 by Michael Horne

  The old working-class Bay View before the 288 Stitchweld apartments arose here.

• The Backyard, a Unique Bay View Bar

  Oct 20th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  A tavern here since 1909, and where else can you grill your own steaks outdoors?

• Circle A Is Classic Riverwest Tavern

  Oct 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Built next to RR track, building a tavern for 120 years, now intimate music venue.

• Bar Exam Doors Open Edition

  Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936

  Sep 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.

• Quarters Is Very Old School

  Sep 12th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  It's the old Riverwest, not the new, for cheap beer and hard rock.

• Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro

  Aug 31st, 2017 by Michael Horne

  More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.

• Junior’s Hook Has 125-Year Heritage

  Aug 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne

  Old South Side tavern since 1892, with countless owners, is suddenly chic.

• Nomad’s History Goes Back to 1880s

  Aug 16th, 2017 by Michael Horne

  "Soft-drink parlor" of 1920s now has soccer-themed, international ambience.