As you walk past the Brown Line on Lincoln don’t blink, or you might just miss Carola’s Hansa Clipper, one of Lincoln Square’s best-kept secrets. Enter under the Bitburger sign and green awning of this miniscule storefront, and you’ll be rewarded with a hassle-free and economical slice of Germany. The beer selection isn’t very large, but the all-German tap features heady brews like Radeberger, Warsteiner, BBK, Bitburger and Stiegl that you’re unlikely to find even at a gastropub. Add to that wood paneling, half-liter stein servings, a very eclectic jukebox and the fact that your group can almost always find seating, and before long you’ll want to make Carola’s a regular spot.
