Kaufmann quiz: Dive Bars
How well do you the city's watering holes?
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This cash-only Uptown bar romanticizes Al Capone and Chicago jazz, while also hosting a variety of shows like "The Paper Machete."
Holiday Club
Larry's
Green Mill
Happy Village
Correct answer: Green Mill
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This Bucktown bar just got a facelift and a new partner, but the cozy neighborhood look and feel remain. It's unclear if the famous open mic will continue.
Gallery Cabaret
Green Eye
Lottie's
Lemming's
Correct answer: Gallery Cabaret
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This dive bar not only sports one of the best neon signs in town, but its photo booth was used for the cover of Liz Phair's iconic "Exile in Guyville" album.
Estelle's
Nick's
Phyllis' Musical Inn
Rainbo Club
Correct answer: Rainbo Club
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Bruce's paintings draw a crowd, but this late-night spot also has one of the best jukeboxes in the city. The bar really gets going once the improvisers show up.
Old Town Ale House
Benchmark
Twin Anchors
O'Brien's
Correct answer: Old Town Ale House
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This Pilsen dive bar was rumored to be on the chopping block in 2023, but it is still standing. You can see Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn share a scene here in the 2006 film "The Break Up."
Skylark
Maria's
Simone's
Simon's
Correct answer: Skylark
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How about a dive tiki bar? It's technically outside the city limits, but that doesn't stop city dwellers from making the trip.
Tiki Tiki Chicago
Hala Kahiki Lounge
Three Dots and a Dash
Bamboo Bernie's
Correct answer: Hala Kahiki Lounge
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A dive bar for the college crowd in Hyde Park where patrons play chess. Several famous writers have called this place home.
Medici
Promontory
Cove Lounge
Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap
Correct answer: Jimmy's
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This Lakeview dive bar is not famous for its drinks or decor, but for who allegedly drank there: Jeffrey Dahmer.
L&L Tavern
Caesar's
Trader Todd's
Nisei Lounge
Correct answer: L&L Tavern
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It's one of the most popular dive bars on State Street near the Hubbard Street clubs. Tourists love it, but locals flock there to avoid the pricey alternatives nearby.
Hubbard Inn
Theory
Rossi's
Mother Hubbard's
Correct answer: Rossi's
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This tiny bar in River West is attached to an old train car.
Cleo's
Matchbox
Monk's
Richard's
Correct answer: Matchbox
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You don't have time for dive bars. You only like the expensive cocktails.
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