Drinking
W BELDEN AVE
W DICKENS AVE
W ARMITAGE AVE
W CORTLAND ST
W WABANSIA AVE
PHOTOGRAPHS (FROM TOP LEFT): COURTESY SCOFFLAW; GRACE ALLEN; JASON LITTLE; COURTESY SINK & SWIM; CLAYTON HAUCK
Five cocktail bars on Armitage Ave. By Rebecca Skoch Bar crawl
Move over Milwaukee Avenue—Armitage Avenue in Logan Square is fast becoming the place in Chicago for a cocktail. With brand new spots, a revamped dive and neighborhood standbys, here’s an overview of where to go (and what to drink, duh) on your next bar crawl.
N LAWNDALE AVE
Weegee’s Lounge A bona fide city treasure,
Weegee’s feels like a throwback, N CENTRAL PARK AVE
serving everything from aviations to sidecars. Try: the Wisconsin old- fashioned, with brandy and salty green olives. It’s a steal at $5. 3659 W Armitage Ave (773-384-0707,
weegeeslounge.com)
Scofflaw
The bar focuses on gin, and the kitchen whips up a
variety of plates to snack on. Out late? The free midnight cookies make
every night feel like Christmas. Try: the ever-present Swizzle variation—always tall, icy and refreshing ($8–$10). 3201 W Armitage Ave (773-252- 9700,
scofflawchicago.com)
N KIMBALL AVE
Best Intentions Brothers Chris and Calvin
Marty kept the dive bar charm at Marble but polished the space and drinks. Try: the Wondermint Malted, a minty, boozy milkshake ($8-$11) or a shot of Angostura bitters ($4). 3281 W Armitage Ave (312-818-1254,
bestintentionschicago.com)
N KEDZIE AVE Parson’s Chicken & Fish
You’re missing out if you only go to the patio, so post up in the cozy indoor space this fall. Try: a slushy or the autumnal Red Hook,
a Manhattan with a dash of Maraschino ($8). 2952 W Armitage Ave (773-384-3333,
parsonschickenandfish.com)
Sink | Swim The drink menu at the seafood spot is as stellar as at sister bar Scofflaw, with drinks that are classic, tiki-esque and full of bright flavors. Try: the Breakneck, with bourbon, vermouth and bitters ($10). 3213 W Armitage Ave (773-486-7465,
sinkswimchicago.com)
September–November 2015
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