Cody's Public House
4.2
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 1658 W. Barry Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-528-4050
A classic Chicago corner bar, Cody's has no pretensions. Belly up for a beer and you'll find a decent selection of taps, loads of neighborhood regulars and a low-key ambience. The brew is cheap, too: Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz, Hamm's and Old Style are under $2.50. Owner Geno Frankowski is generous with the snacks, often providing pretzel rods, cheese, crackers, salsa and chips gratis. If you're hungrier than that, it's OK to have pizzas delivered here. Pastimes include pool (one table), darts (a couple of boards) and televised sports (with sound only during big games and NFL Sundays).
In the warmer months Cody's beer garden is equipped with a pebble alley for bocce players and outdoor darts. The backyard grill, usually fired up on weekends, welcomes patrons with their own barbecue fixings.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Paulina Street and Barry Avenue.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #9 Ashland, #77 Belmont. Brown Line Train: Paulina.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 2 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Darts
Features
- Live Music:
- No
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Features:
- Free Admission. No food Cody's provides a barbecue grill; bring your own raw materials. Delivery menus are available for patrons.
- Facilities:
- Arcade, Pets Allowed, and Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Dogs must be on leash. Bocce ball. Bowling video game. The dart room and back space are available to rent.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Benches and patio furniture for 50 people.
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"The Last TRUE neighborhood Tavern"
By Barlover from Lakeview, June 28, 2008
Gotta love this place. Not the bar you'll go to on a Saturday night for wild times, but they have THE best staff that actually knows each person t...
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"Best Jukebox!"
By chi-michi from West Lakeview, January 10, 2008
A true neighborhood bar, Cody's is my "old standby." Cheap beer and an amazing jukebox! Perfect for a relaxing night chatting with friends.
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"If you're looking for a..."
By mike from Chicago, IL, January 5, 2007
If you're looking for a good spot to spend a summer (or even winter) afternoon, or just a low key place to grab a brew and not be shoulder-to-shoul...
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