The Best Bar in Lincoln Park and Wicker Park, with Bucktown and Logan Square, Chicago

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Hepcats, artists, and yuppies converge on the famed six corners of North, Milwaukee, and Damen avenues, where the cast of Real World Chicago once resided. Previously scruffy and edgy, the area is now dotted with pricey, upscale bars, though the occasional honky-tonk still survives. Logan Square, in particular, has seen an explosion of new nightlife venues in recent years. Those looking for a dance party tend to head to the Debonair Social Club or Slippery Slope, while cocktail connoisseurs brave the wait at the Violet Hour.

Bungalow by Middlebrow

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Bungalow by Middlebrow wears a lot of hats---brewery, natural winemaker, sourdough bread bakery, pizzaiolo, all-day neighborhood third place---and looks darned good in all of them. There’s a relaxed, come-one-come-all feeling to the dining room and patio here; indie folk types play mellow sets while friends sip wild ales and families linger over pizza. Fun one-off events, like block parties and collaborative pop-up dinners, are frequent; check in with the house Instagram account ( instagram.com/middle_brow) to find out what's upcoming.