I just moved to Chicago's Lakeview area from DC. On my first trip to Chicago in winter 2004, my best friend took me to Jackie's and I loved it! Having lived in DC for so long I wasn't used to people being so outgoing, genuinely friendly…
Pros: Great, friendly locals and bartenders, convenient location Cons: Parking, can get crowded
The only bar you'll ever need. Friendly staff, big cheap drinks, and a great jukebox are among the draws. The crowd veers from college types to lesbigay to sports fan to older neighborhood folks and just about everything in between. …
My wife and I visit from Michigan a few times a year, and we ALWAYS go to Jackie's. People there remember us, even months after our last visit. What a great bar with great regulars and great conversation. They'll even call you a taxi…
Pros: Friendly, Reasonably Priced, Conversation Cons: Tiny
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