Looking to try the best pubs in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top pubs in Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
Consumers in the Chicago area tend to spend more in the spring at bars and lounges than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses manage customers. Daily spending at Chicago-area bars and lounges grew to $65,131 for the metro area in the spring of last year, 7% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Bangers & Lace
First on the list is Bangers & Lace. Located at 1670 W. Division St. (between Paulina Street and Marshfield Avenue) in Wicker Park, the pub and cocktail bar is the highest-rated pub in Chicago, boasting four stars out of 584 reviews on Yelp.
2. Dark Horse Tap & Grille
Next up is Lakeview's Dark Horse Tap & Grille, situated at 3443 N. Sheffield Ave. (between Newport Avenue and Clark Street). With four stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp, the pub, beer garden and traditional American spot has proved to be a local favorite.
3. Kuma's Corner
Avondale's Kuma's Corner, located at 2900 W. Belmont Ave. (between Richmond Street and Francisco Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pub, which offers burgers and more, four stars out of 5,016 reviews.
4. Pleasant House Pub
Pleasant House Pub, a pub and British and breakfast and brunch spot in East Pilsen, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 778 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2119 S. Halsted St. (between 21st Place) to see for yourself.
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