{"id":14011,"date":"2019-01-08T06:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=14011"},"modified":"2019-10-15T11:03:17","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T16:03:17","slug":"best-bars-lws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-bars-lws\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Best Bars in the Lower West Side"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pilsen is the epitome of Chicago pride, the center of the Lower West Side. Its historical roots run deep and are wholly connected to its neighborhood, manifesting a beating heart of rich, varying cultures. This community has character, and their nightlife carries an impeccable, vibrant culture of its own.<\/p>\n<p>So without further delay, here are ten of the best bars to visit in Lower West Side.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/punchhousechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Punch House<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38352\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38352\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-38352\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/47690593_1653118248123749_6638902136708566026_n-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Punch House\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/47690593_1653118248123749_6638902136708566026_n-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/47690593_1653118248123749_6638902136708566026_n-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/47690593_1653118248123749_6638902136708566026_n-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/47690593_1653118248123749_6638902136708566026_n-1-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/47690593_1653118248123749_6638902136708566026_n-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38352\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Punch House Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_2\"><strong>1227 West 18\u00a0Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_3\">After seeing your favorite band at Thalia Hall, head downstairs to this low-glow, intimate, 1970s-inspired bar. It&#8217;s the perfect hangout spot with incredible cocktails (punch-enthused) along with a lovely food and dessert menu. Parties of two and more are strongly encouraged, for this dive bar offers carafes and punch bowls to satisfy the whole gang.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_4\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skylarkchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skylark<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14016\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-14016\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in pilsen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Skylark2.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.screenlesstavernleague.com\/bars\/illinois\/chicago\/skylark-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Screenless Tavern League<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_5\"><strong>2149 South Halsted Street\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Skylark is the ultimate dive bar, serving up a great selection of cheap beers. And their highlight? American-style eats, such as their juicy burgers and crunchy tater tots. It&#8217;s a great, open space with a hipster vibe, and welcoming staff to match their atmosphere. Seriously, go try their tater tots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/La-Vaca-Margarita-BAR-187412394769133\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Vaca Margarita Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38356\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38356\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38356\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/la-vaca.jpg\" alt=\"La Vaca Margarita Bar\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/la-vaca.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/la-vaca-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/la-vaca-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/la-vaca-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/la-vaca-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: La Vaca Margarita Bar Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_8\"><strong>1160 West 18\u00a0Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that this bar specializes in delicious margaritas. And with their margaritas come great vibes, high-energy, banging tacos, and a spacious outdoor patio for the summers. La Vaca Margarita is also a good spot for watching The Bears. Go check out their life-sized cow statue that literally hangs from the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_10\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tackroomchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tack Room<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14014\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tack-room-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14014\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tack-room-2.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in pilsen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tack-room-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tack-room-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tack-room-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/tack-room-2-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.16oncenterchicago.com\/tackroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">16 on Center<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_11\"><strong>1227 West 18<sup>th<\/sup> Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Also at Thalia Hall is this Pilsen gem. With a piano bar as its main attraction, the rustic tavern serenades guest with intriguing cocktails and musical performances. Nights feature their local pianist, playing classics and requested favorites. It&#8217;s a cozier venue, with a chill, rustic vibe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/thebarrelchicago\/photos\/?ref=page_internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Barrel<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38363\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38363\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Barrel.jpg\" alt=\"The Barrel \" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Barrel.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Barrel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Barrel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Barrel-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/The-Barrel-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Barrel Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_14\"><strong>2015 South Damen Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_15\">This is a true neighborhood bar in the Heart of Chicago, as it\u2019s one of those places where the bartenders are real Chicagoans who are friendly to those who enter and encourage good, healthy conversation. Not to mention, they have probably more Chicago beers under one roof than most places.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_19\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/caminos-de-michoacan-bar-chicago-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caminos de Michoacan<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14202\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14202\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14202\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-3.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in pilsen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-3-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-3-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_20\"><strong>1659 West Cullerton Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_21\">This dive bar might get overlooked, but if you stumble upon it, they\u2019ve got karaoke, cheap drinks, and a pool table. Who needs more than that? It\u2019s known for getting pretty rowdy in the best way possible. Definitely a neighborhood favorite, with a family-owned comfort.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_22\"><a href=\"http:\/\/simonesbarchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simone&#8217;s<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_38392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38392\" style=\"width: 852px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38392\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/unnamed-file.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Credit: Simone's\" width=\"852\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/unnamed-file.jpg 852w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/unnamed-file-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/unnamed-file-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/unnamed-file-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Simone&#8217;s<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>960 West 18\u00a0Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An exquisitely unique venue with a warming charm that lingers even after you&#8217;ve left, Simone&#8217;s is beloved by all its guest. There&#8217;s a total of two bar areas, one bar famously built from bowling alley lanes, table tops, and booths from aged pinball machines.\u00a0Undressed burlesque and karaoke nights are here as well, so come enjoy. It&#8217;s quite the treasure!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arIndex_29\"><a href=\"http:\/\/deltorochicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Del Toro<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14018\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14018\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14018\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-2.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in pilsen\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/o-2-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Knapp Photography via Yelp<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"arIndex_30\"><strong>2133 South Halsted Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_31\">Del Toro needs to go on your Chicago restaurant bucket list. This modern Mexican restaurant serves up some of the best tacos to date. Margaritas are equally amazing. Yes, the place is quaint, but it&#8217;s a fun neighborhood bar you must visit out at least once!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pilsen is the epitome of Chicago pride, the center of the Lower West Side. 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