Ola's Liquors
5.0
- Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village
- 947 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-384-7250
When stopping in at Ola's Liquors for a six-pack, it's worth ordering a bottle and spending some time on one of the central barstools, which affords you a good look at what's behind the bar. Instead of glassware and bottles ready for pouring, rows and rows of bottles are stocked with military perfection. These are the liquor store's shelves! Fluorescent tubes keep the selections well-lit while white cardboard tags in a European hand give the prices. Yep, three kinds of cherry brandy in three convenient sizes and oh, so much more. If you're looking for beer to go, a self-serve cooler just inside the door holds the American standards and some Polish brews; signage is in English and Polish.
Don't let the liquor-store format of this place scare you off. There may or may not be toilet paper in the bathrooms on your visit, but there's a communal sink that's stocked with paper towels.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen and Augusta Bl.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 50-Damen.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Open until 2 a.m. seven days a week.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Seating :
- For 20
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"This is one of the..."
John Rater from Chicago, IL - February 1, 2004
This is one of the few "ungentrified" places left in the neighborhood, and I love it for a cheap drink. As one of the few people who don...
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