John Barleycorn - Lincoln Park

John Barleycorn Lincoln Park is located at 658 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL..

There's an overwhelming amount of J. Crew flannels here; baseball caps are not only allowed, but suggested.

Mostly DePaul students and recent grads, especially on weekends.

An “institution” since 1960, this Lincoln Park American (with Wrigleyville and Schaumburg sibs) vends “well-priced” American “pub food” to “college students, yuppies and cops”; even skeptics admit the “lively cast of characters” helps “offset” complaints about decor, service and merely “average” fare.

Dark and a little mysterious, this former speakeasy was built in 1890 by an Irish cop. With a fifties kind of allure (provided that's your thing) and a laid-back crowd, it’s a neighborhood joint that folks like having around. They've been doing the burger thing for decades: thick and juicy, the patty is constructed of choice ground-round, and it plain tastes good. But you’ll also find surprises...

Opened in 1890, this outstanding neighborhood fixture's distinct interior and rich history (Dillinger tippled here in the 1920s when it was a speakeasy) separate it from its Lincoln Avenue Irish pub neighbors like. Unfortunately the thick crowd isn't much different but the vibe is more relaxed and mellow. Nestled amid this historic pub are ship models along the bar and a slide show of artwork.

Everyone from DePaul students to graying grownups come for the casual brunch, lunch or dinner in two spacious dining rooms, both decorated with scores of model frigates, galleons and schooners left...

Lincoln Park's Favorite Sports Spot