Cheap beer, sea-fare decoration and a jukebox that rivals any other within the city limits, Andersonville’s Simon’s is a major reason to make the trek up north, its regulars as warming as a glass of scotch on a January night. Sure, we like Hopleaf, too, which is just down the street, but it gets a little crowded for our taste, usually with first-timers awe-stricken by the beer menu. Simon’s keeps it simple, and we’re grateful for that. Not bad for an old speakeasy. Wait, is that Pavement we hear?
5210 N. Clark (773)878-0894
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