The Flat Iron

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The Wicker Park/Bucktown landscape has changed dramatically over the years, and there’s an extremely eclectic crowd to show for it. That’s exactly what you’ll find when you wander into this 4 a.m. tavern in the Flat Iron Arts Building. “What we’re hoping to do is create a place that’s Wicker Park,” says owner Nick Novich, who’s also behind neighborhood joints Nick’s Beer Garden, Nick’s Uptown and Nick’s on Wilson. What was once the Note, a live music venue known for hosting hip-hop DJs and punk, rock and funk outfits, is now a straight-up tavern. Period. To add some flair, local artists covered the walls in urban art, murals and funky graffiti-style paintings. Grab a cold one and settle in for some conversation, or pick some tunes on the jukebox and rack 'em up on the pool tables.

The Flat Iron is located at 1565 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park Neighborhood