When is a bar truly a neighborhood bar? When it also serves as a library, as does this charming, wallpapered-like-Grandma’s-house bar. Regulars come by to drop off old books, borrow new ones and discuss the merits of both over beers and thin-crust pizza.

Side Street Saloon
Time Out says
Details
- Address
- 1456 W George St
- Chicago
- 60657
- Cross street:
- between Southport and Greenview Aves
- Transport:
- Bus: 9, 11, 76.
- Opening hours:
- Wed-Sun 11:30am-2am
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