Daily drink specials at The Garage span everything from $2 “craft drafts” to $3.50 Sailor Jerry concoctions. Cherry-pick from an ever-evolving list of 130 beers while you snack on specialty sandwiches or an oversized pretzel. The bar’s rooftop deck seats 50 people, has a 70-inch TV and has a cordoned off smoking section.
Jefferson Park, Portage Park, Norwood Park Outdoor Drinks, Happy Hours and Entertainment!
Outdoor bars in Portage Park, Jefferson Park, Norwood Park, Edgewood, Edison Park and Sauganash are a great way to enjoy the warm weather. But who has the best happy hour? The best drinks? The best views? We're here to help you figure that out. This family-friendly area has tons of dining and entertainment options. Copernicus Center welcomes performance lovers, while Six Corners features plenty of restaurants with outdoor patios. But the perfect kickoff to summer? Norwood Park’s renowned Memorial Day Parade.
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The Garage Bar & Sandwiches
6154 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60646
773-647-1386
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Skores Sports Bar & Grill
Skores Sports Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports bar with live DJs and plenty of dancing. But most patrons come to watch games — Skores has more than 30 HDTVs. The bar food includes ribs, Chicago-style pizza, nachos and 30 different flavors of wings, but you can find specials every night of the week (bar bingo, anyone?)
6764 W Forest Preserve Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60706
(708) 867-6767
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Hops and Barley
Pair a Hops and Barley zesty radler taco or po’ boy with a seat at its outdoor sidewalk patio and you’ve set the stage for a promising summer afternoon. This neighborhood spot serves food late night, too. Come in the wee morning hours or for weekly trivia nights and game-day specials.
4359 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60641
773-286-7415
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Windsor Tavern and Grill
Come for jukebox jams, brews, a beer garden and a game of bags. Windsor Tavern has a homey feel, with the catchphrase “where old friends meet.” Its drink specials — especially on game days — are competitively priced and include hard liquor and beer options. Once you’re hungry, order tacos, wraps or pizzas.
4530 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60630
773-736-3400
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Ham Tree Inn
Unassuming from the outside, this cash-only dive bar has a welcoming beer garden during the summer. The 30-year-old drinking hole doesn’t look like it’s evolved much over the years, but that’s part of its charm. Visit and pick from around a dozen beer varieties.
5333 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60630
773-792-2072
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Legno Chicago
Legno’s pristine interior is true to its name: Pronounced “leh-nyoh,” the Italian word translates to “wood.” The restaurant’s front windows fully retract for alfresco dining and its wood-fired oven constantly is put to good use. Sample old-world fish with a contemporary twist, Neapolitan pizzas and international beer and wines.
4250 N. Central Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60634
773-736-2854