{"id":27253,"date":"2018-02-08T14:12:28","date_gmt":"2018-02-08T19:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=27253"},"modified":"2020-11-11T19:00:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T01:00:09","slug":"liquor-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/liquor-stores\/","title":{"rendered":"11 of Our Favorite Liquor Stores in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, that 7-Eleven around the corner will work in a pinch \u2013 but these local Chicago liquor stores? They&#8217;ve really got the goods. For your (safe and responsible!) convenience, here are 11 of our favorite Chicago liquor stores.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27258\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27258\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/24331981_150134319078733_6894513642226581504_n.jpg\" alt=\"Best Liquor Stores in Chicago \" width=\"1080\" height=\"823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/24331981_150134319078733_6894513642226581504_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/24331981_150134319078733_6894513642226581504_n-600x457.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/24331981_150134319078733_6894513642226581504_n-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/24331981_150134319078733_6894513642226581504_n-1024x780.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BcNIde1hAeq\/?taken-by=binnysbev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binny&#8217;s Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.binnys.com\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binny&#8217;s<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Multiple Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alright, you knew this one was coming \u2013 no Chicago Liquor Store roundup would be complete without a shout out to the massive, vodka-ladden superstore that is Binny&#8217;s Beverage Depot. Though it may not always be the cheapest (hey, there&#8217;s a price to having the most recognizable name in the game) Binny&#8217;s <em>is<\/em> practically guaranteed to have what your looking for, no matter how obscure it may be. Plus, their regular in-house tastings and demos mean you might just score a free sample or two on your next visit. Though they close at 9 pm, that should still give you plenty of time to stock-up on your essentials!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27259\" style=\"width: 1639px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27259\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23334004_1624760564212975_5194556508313189982_o.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Liquor Stores\" width=\"1639\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23334004_1624760564212975_5194556508313189982_o.jpg 820w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23334004_1624760564212975_5194556508313189982_o-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23334004_1624760564212975_5194556508313189982_o-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23334004_1624760564212975_5194556508313189982_o-1300x1624.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1639px) 100vw, 1639px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FischmanLiquors\/photos\/a.628495770506131.1073741837.159259550763091\/1624760564212975\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Fischman&#8217;s Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fischmanliquors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fischman Public House &amp; Bottle Shop<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>4054 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When this fan-favorite liquor store in Chicago announced that it was closing its doors in early 2017, beer connoisseurs throughout the north side immediately went into mourning. Lucky for us, with the full support of the Portage Park community behind them, Fischman&#8217;s re-opened in the Portage Theater soon after. Sticking to the motto &#8220;so-unhip-it&#8217;s-charming&#8221; this neighborhood favorite is likely to become your own soon after visiting. Well, as long as you don&#8217;t get snobby on us, that is. Even if they&#8217;re not open on Sundays and Mondays, you should have plenty of time to get your fill.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27264\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27264\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20838441_1628419350522720_127297818426605568_n.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20838441_1628419350522720_127297818426605568_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20838441_1628419350522720_127297818426605568_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20838441_1628419350522720_127297818426605568_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20838441_1628419350522720_127297818426605568_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/20838441_1628419350522720_127297818426605568_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BXwfB3TlR-y\/?taken-by=sauceyapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saucey Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saucey.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saucey<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Literally Delivers You Booze<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While not strictly a liquor store <em>per say<\/em>, the Saucey alcohol delivery app serves the same purpose: gettin&#8217; you your drinks. With guaranteed delivery in 30 minutes or less, Saucey can grab you pretty much anything you like for a relatively low fee. Fair warning: the service <em>does<\/em> stop running after 11pm on weekdays and 1am on weekends so no, that 2am wine just ain&#8217;t gonna happen. Sorry.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27265\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27265\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-99.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-99.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-99-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-99-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-99-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/chicago\/shopping\/rite-liquors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Timeout<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/riteliquors-chicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rite Liquors<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1649 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An old-school liquor store and bar combo in Wicker Park, Rite Liquors has been getting Chicago sloshed for decades \u2013 seriously, we&#8217;re talking since the 20&#8217;s here. Whether you&#8217;re just stopping by to grab a pint or perusing the shelves for something stronger to bring home, this classic Chicago slashie has definitely got you covered. Plus, their prices are pretty damn good too. Saturday you can snag your drinks until 3 am otherwise, 2 am is the cut-off for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27268\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27268\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27268\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11934638_1696141627287465_1178539701_n.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Liquor Stores\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11934638_1696141627287465_1178539701_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11934638_1696141627287465_1178539701_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11934638_1696141627287465_1178539701_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11934638_1696141627287465_1178539701_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11934638_1696141627287465_1178539701_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27268\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/7yfEm9FVzQ\/?taken-by=fhmarketchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fountainhead Market Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/fountainheadmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fountainhead Market<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1966 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The liquor you&#8217;ll find at Fountainhead Market is a cut above the rest. If you&#8217;re looking for a liquor store that is open near you, the staff at this establishment offer top-notch\u00a0beer, wine, cider and spirits. What&#8217;s more, they also sell food and snacks \u2013 meaning you don&#8217;t have to stop twice when you&#8217;re running late for that wine and cheese night your bougiest friend is throwing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27269\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27269\" style=\"width: 817px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27269\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DSC_01132_copy-filtered.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"817\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DSC_01132_copy-filtered.jpg 817w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DSC_01132_copy-filtered-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DSC_01132_copy-filtered-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DSC_01132_copy-filtered-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/encyclopizzeria.com\/dining\/thin-crust-pizza-maries-pizza-liquors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Encyclopizzeria<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariespizzachicago.com\/Maries_Pizza_%26_Liquors\/Welcome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marie&#8217;s Pizza &amp; Liquors<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>4129 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re gonna have to head pretty far north to check out this Chicago mainstay, but trust us, Marie&#8217;s is definitely worth the trip. A city favorite since the 1940&#8217;s, Marie&#8217;s pizza and booze one-two-punch is a combination worth a 30-minute train ride. With regular live music acts, a pretty good thin slice, and that kind of gritty hometown tavern feel that made Chicago what it is, it&#8217;s true that you&#8217;ll probably end up staying at Marie&#8217;s a <em>bit\u00a0<\/em>longer than you would for your usual wine run, but you&#8217;ll love it.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27270\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27270\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27270\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26868246_2083131378566534_8617743190981607424_n.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26868246_2083131378566534_8617743190981607424_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26868246_2083131378566534_8617743190981607424_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26868246_2083131378566534_8617743190981607424_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26868246_2083131378566534_8617743190981607424_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/26868246_2083131378566534_8617743190981607424_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27270\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bedmt2qlsFU\/?taken-by=thebeertemple\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beer Temple Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/craftbeertemple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Beer Temple<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3173 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any liquor store that allows me to try what I buy in advance is my kind of spot. Complete with bottle shop, taproom, regular podcasts, tastings, classes and a series of special events, Avondale&#8217;s The Beer Temple is a great option for anyone looking to tap into a new craft brew or two. (Get it? Tap? Like a keg? I&#8217;m very funny, don&#8217;t @ me).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27271\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27271\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27271\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-100.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-100.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-100-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-100-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Webp.net-resizeimage-100-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27271\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/bornandcraftedinchicago.blogspot.com\/2014\/02\/southside-santuaries-liquorama.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Born and Crafted in Chicago<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.liquorama.biz\/about-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liquorama<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>4430 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ever walk into a store and think &#8220;this place has got<em> everything<\/em>&#8220;? Welp, that&#8217;s the feeling we get going to Brighton Park&#8217;s Liquorama. Family owned and operated since the 1940&#8217;s and shelves stretching on as far as the eye can see, this liquor store in Chicago features over\u00a0300 kinds of tequila for god&#8217;s sake.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27326\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27326\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Best Pizza Places in Chicago\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/22639365_428447877557363_6053667046917406720_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Uno Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">View the Best Pizza Restaurants in Chicago, Ranked<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you trying to find the best pizza places in Chicago to visit? View our list of the top pizza restaurants in the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/42-best-pizza-places\/\">View the Best Pizza Places in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27272\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27272\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27272\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gallery_store1.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"770\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gallery_store1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gallery_store1-600x230.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gallery_store1-300x115.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27272\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.genessausage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gene&#8217;s Sausage Shop<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.genessausage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gene&#8217;s Sausage Shop\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>4750 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the second floor of this behemoth of a diner and deli is a selection of craft beers and wines unmatched anywhere else in Lincoln Square. Sandwiched between Gene&#8217;s awesome selection of meats and cheeses and an airy, rooftop beer garden, this liquor store may not be traditional, but it is certainly a good time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27274\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27274\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10659406_855835047762891_131693580708899553_n.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"640\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10659406_855835047762891_131693580708899553_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10659406_855835047762891_131693580708899553_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10659406_855835047762891_131693580708899553_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mariascommunitybar\/photos\/a.690871374259260.1073741825.155282451151491\/855835047762891\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maria&#8217;s Packaged Goods Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.community-bar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maria&#8217;s Packaged Goods and Community Mart<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>960 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A South Side go-to for well over 30 years, Maria&#8217;s (not to be confused with the aforementioned Marie&#8217;s) is at the heart of Bridgeport. Named after owners Mike and Ed&#8217;s late mother, this classic tavern and shop is known for its incredible community, great selection of beers and endless love for all things Chicago. As an added benefit, Maria&#8217;s just expanded to include a new modern kitchen and eatery \u2013 Kimski \u2013 meaning that there&#8217;s pretty much no reason to ever leave. The best part is that they&#8217;re open late on weekends AND weekdays!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27275\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27275\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27275\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21688810_1170023186474962_3884280113679826944_n.jpg\" alt=\"Liquor Stores Chicago \" width=\"1080\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21688810_1170023186474962_3884280113679826944_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21688810_1170023186474962_3884280113679826944_n-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21688810_1170023186474962_3884280113679826944_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21688810_1170023186474962_3884280113679826944_n-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/21688810_1170023186474962_3884280113679826944_n-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27275\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZFq3XiFI1t\/?taken-by=gotavern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go Tavern Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gotavern.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go Tavern and Liquors<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3219 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If there&#8217;s one neighborhood you could count on to have a good, real deal slashie it&#8217;s Logan Square. With Chicago sports on TV and a pretty extensive draft list, Go Tavern is likely to become your new favorite Saturday afternoon hangout just minutes after stepping foot in the door. Plus, they have a pretty sick outdoor patio, which is a rare find for a dive bar in the city limits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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