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."
Correct answer: Green Mill
Happy Village
Green Mill
Holiday Club
Larry's
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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.
Correct answer: Gallery Cabaret
Green Eye
Lemming's
Gallery Cabaret
Lottie's
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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.
Correct answer: Rainbo Club
Phyllis' Musical Inn
Nick's
Rainbo Club
Estelle's
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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.
Correct answer: Old Town Ale House
Old Town Ale House
O'Brien's
Benchmark
Twin Anchors
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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."
Correct answer: Skylark
Skylark
Maria's
Simone's
Simon's
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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.
Correct answer: Hala Kahiki Lounge
Hala Kahiki Lounge
Tiki Tiki Chicago
Bamboo Bernie's
Three Dots and a Dash
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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.
Correct answer: Jimmy's
Promontory
Cove Lounge
Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap
Medici
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This Lakeview dive bar is not famous for its drinks or decor, but for who allegedly drank there: Jeffrey Dahmer.
Correct answer: L&L Tavern
Trader Todd's
Caesar's
Nisei Lounge
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.
Correct answer: Rossi's
Rossi's
Theory
Hubbard Inn
Mother Hubbard's
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This tiny bar in River West is attached to an old train car.
Correct answer: Matchbox
Richard's
Matchbox
Monk's
Cleo's
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You don't have time for dive bars. You only like the expensive cocktails.
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