Simon's Tavern
4.6
from - Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 5210 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-878-0894
Steeped in Chicago history, the original 1930s mahogany bars and back bars are still the focal points at this Andersonville hangout. The owner became a bootlegger during Prohibition, and cashed people's paychecks while sitting in a bullet-proof booth, which is still there. Mosaic tables dot the space, which is surrounded with wood paneling. A mural, painted in the 1940s, depicts the owner and his friends partying after a deer hunt. After the death of the original owner, his son owned the bar until 1994. If you ask, the current owner may even take you on a tour. This is a very friendly place, where the clientele are folks that go to socialize and have interesting conversation, not get falling-down drunk.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Foster and Clark.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Foster #92, Clark #22. Red Line Train: Berwyn stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Oldies, Pop, and Rock
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. 9 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Sundays, a wide range of music.
- Food:
- Frozen pizzas.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts and hats.
- Specialties:
- Occasional live music.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Seating :
- For about 70
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"A neat place!"
By egermata from South Loop, March 22, 2008
I like going here. It's got a nice feel to it and seems to have a rich history. The last time I went, there was a live band, which was good, but ...
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"I like the atmosphere, but..."
By davo-312 from chicago, IL, March 8, 2007
I like the atmosphere, but hate the smoke and the bartenders, who have the worst attitude I have ever seen. Also, the crowd has gotten young and cl...
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"Simon's is the best bar..."
By JJ from jj@hotmail.com, IL, December 6, 2006
Simon's is the best bar in the city, and has the best jukebox anywhere. There's nothing like glog!
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