678 N. Orleans St.
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 664-5496
http://www.greendoorchicago.com

Food: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Hours: Monday—Friday 11:30am-2am, Saturday 11:30am-3am, Sunday 12pm-9pm
Type of Bar: Pub
What to Drink: French 75
Why You Should Go: Original Chicago speakeasy, last wooden structure built in downtown Chicago.

The Green Door Tavern is an original speakeasy (speak easy?) found in Chicago, Ill.

The speak easy is still downstairs and can be rented out. They feature an extensive menu of bar grub and some great mixed drinks from prohibition-era.

A great place to watch the game or just explore Chicago's past.

5210 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60640
(575) 878-0894
http://www.simonstavern.com

Food: Yes
Live Music: Yes
Hours: Monday—Friday 11am-2am, Saturday 11am-3am
Type of Bar: Pub
What to Drink: Glogg or a shot of Aquavit
Why You Should Go: Original speakeasy, Swedish culture, Chicago history, Nickel Tour.

Simon's Tavern was originally a speak easy during prohibition.

It was built to serve the nearby Swedish population and has been pouring drinks since the 1920's.

430 N. Michigan Ave. at Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 222-1525
http://www.billygoattavern.com

Food: Yes
Live Music: No
Hours: Monday—Friday 6am-2am, Saturday 10am-2am, Sunday 11am-2am
Type of Bar: Pub
What to Drink: Schlitz
Why You Should Go: History of Chicago, Saturday Night Live, Curse of the Billy Goat.

Billy Goat Tavern is one of those places you might never have heard of but already know a lot about.

This is where the "Curse of the Billy Goat" stems from, as well as the Saturday Night Live skit, "Cheeseborger!".

The place is steeped in Chicago and US history and is well worth travelling to for a Schlitz and burger.

2834 North River Road
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-3222
http://www.hala-kahiki.com

Food: No
Live Music: No
Hours: Monday—Tuesday 7pm-2am, Wednesday—Friday, Sunday 4pm-2am, Saturday 4pm-3am
Type of Bar: Tiki bar
What to Drink: Scorpion Bowl, Lava Bowl, Puffer Fish
Why You Should Go: Original Tiki bar from early ‘60s, huge collection of period furniture and art, all booze no food.  The Hala Kahiki is one of the original Tiki bars left over from the 1960's. They serve some of the strongest tropical drinks we've ever tried, and serve only drinks--no food.