Chicago bars that don't ID at the door

I need some suggestions lads.

There are some good ones in Boys' Town. You'll fit right in.

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

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There are some good ones in Boys' Town. You'll fit right in.
Stop stalking me please.

You aren't 21?

All of the big spots on Rush or in Wrigleyville will card pretty hard. That's not bad since they all suck. You might slip past the door at a few places in Wicker Park, but that is increasingly hard to do. I've been carded at dives in Ukrainian Village recently.

There are some really fantastic places that you would stand a good chance of getting served, but since I might happen to be at one of these establishments I cannot in good conscience give you their names.

I would suggest bringing some of your better clothing (none of that stupid emblematic Trad ****) and hit an upscale hotel bar. Order a drink that requires you to give fairly detailed instructions on how you want it served and the bartender will just peg you as some young asshole know it all. If you are feeling particularly ballsy then charge it to a room.

Originally Posted by unpainted huffheinz

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You aren't 21?

All of the big spots on Rush or in Wrigleyville will card pretty hard. That's not bad since they all suck. You might slip past the door at a few places in Wicker Park, but that is increasingly hard to do. I've been carded at dives in Ukrainian Village recently.

There are some really fantastic places that you would stand a good chance of getting served, but since I might happen to be at one of these establishments I cannot in good conscience give you their names.

I would suggest bringing some of your better clothing (none of that stupid emblematic Trad ****) and hit an upscale hotel bar. Order a drink that requires you to give fairly detailed instructions on how you want it served and the bartender will just peg you as some young asshole know it all. If you are feeling particularly ballsy then charge it to a room.


LOL Could you see it? Conne and VMan and I walking into the Peninsula and ordering drinks?
Come on dog, give us some names. Hell, if you see us at the bar come over and I'll buy you a beer.

I don't go to bars often, but if Vman and I both flash our ID's and Conne just says he doesn't have his on him, is there any chance of that flying?

I have never ever seen anyone ask for ID at the Peninsula. You might be able to pick up some rich, yet desperate chicks there too.

When is Conne going to be here? I might watch the train wreck from a distance.

Originally Posted by unpainted huffheinz

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I have never ever seen anyone ask for ID at the Peninsula. You might be able to pick up some rich, yet desperate chicks there too. When is Conne going to be here? I might watch the train wreck from a distance.
Oct. 3rd-5th my dear man. I hope to consume every bottle of Knob Creek in the fine city of Chicago.

Originally Posted by Connemara

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Oct. 3rd-5th my dear man. I hope to consume every Knob in the fine city of Chicago.
fixd.

Originally Posted by unpainted huffheinz

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All of the big spots on Rush or in Wrigleyville will card pretty hard. That's not bad since they all suck. You might slip past the door at a few places in Wicker Park, but that is increasingly hard to do. I've been carded at dives in Ukrainian Village recently.

My roommate and I were discussing this while running through the neighborhood today. Take a look at Yelp reviews for the "divey" (a.k.a. neighborhood) bars in the UV; there's a marked upswing in reviews among first-adopter gentrifiers about a year ago, transitioning from "eh, divey bar" to "omg best bar ever! they even have a bouncer." Blah.

I'm new to Chicago, so I have no legs to stand on here, but I'll agree with the rest of the advice here. I understand the under-21s have a few places where they go in Hyde Park.

Originally Posted by hipcathobbes

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I'm new to Chicago, so I have no legs to stand on here, but I'll agree with the rest of the advice here. I understand the under-21s have a few places where they go in Hyde Park.

I really want to go out drinking, but there is no way I am going to die just so I can take Conne's stupidass to a bar wearing Nantucket Reds, AEs, a Shetland sweater, and a surcingle belt. We wouldn't even step off the el platform before dying.

Originally Posted by Magician

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fixd.



You forgot to leave in the word "every."

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

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I really want to go out drinking, but there is no way I am going to die just so I can take Conne's stupidass to a bar wearing Nantucket Reds, AEs, a Shetland sweater, and a surcingle belt. We wouldn't even step off the el platform before dying.
Haha no Hyde Park is where the U of C is. Lots of preppy (and nerdy) undergrads there. South of Hyde Park, it gets sketchy. At those bars, you'll see some nantucket reds. I used to rock 'em. Then again I did witness a drive by shooting -- just not at me!

Conne, Kwilk, and Vman approach 3 lovely young ladies at the bar. a joyous conversation begins to take place . Until one girl opens her mouth, and says something that could change all 3 of their lives forever! "So, how do you guys know eachother!?" The sky turns black, clouds part, lightning begins to strike! Conne tries to speak but nothing comes out, Kwilk begins to hyperventilate, all he can think about is the last time he sexually pleasured his girlfriend. Vman begins to break out in hives! And before they could..........to be continued.

why not get a falsified identity card and go anywhere you want?

Originally Posted by West24

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Conne, Kwilk, and Vman approach 3 lovely young ladies at the bar. a joyous conversation begins to take place . Until one girl opens her mouth, and says something that could change all 3 of their lives forever! "So, how do you guys know eachother!?" The sky turns black, clouds part, lightning begins to strike! Conne tries to speak but nothing comes out, Kwilk begins to hyperventilate, all he can think about is the last time he sexually pleasured his girlfriend. Vman begins to break out in hives! And before they could..........to be continued.
That's good stuff. I'd never hit on a woman in a bar, but it's still funny as hell.

Originally Posted by scarphe

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why not get a falsified identity card and go anywhere you want?
Cause that's illegal. We're 3 God-fearing, law-abiding young men with morals.