Compare a Dog-Friendly Lakeview Pub and a Jazz Bar on Belmont in Chicago

Cody's Public House at 1658 W. Barry Ave. is a Lakeview staple known for its backyard social scene and a 100% dog-friendly policy that extends from the patio to the bar inside. Darts, pool and a jukebox set a relaxed pace. There is no traditional kitchen, and guests are invited to bring their own meal. Regulars gather for watch parties and seasonal community events. It opens at 12:00 PM on weekdays and 11:00 AM on weekends, staying open until 2:00 AM or 3:00 AM on Saturday, and holds a 4.6 rating.

Hungry Brain at 2319 W Belmont Ave is a low-lit neighborhood bar with retro rec-room furnishings and arcade games. It has long shaped the local jazz and improvised music scene, and visitors praise its diverse music programming, solid drinks and friendly crowd in a cozy, intimate setting. The bar is 21+. It opens Wednesday to Sunday from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM and holds a 4.7 rating from 262 reviews.

These two Chicago bars suit different nights. Cody's Public House is a daytime or evening hangout, where dogs, darts and a game on the screen at a watch party set the mood and dinner comes with you. Hungry Brain is an evening venue for listening, with jazz and improvised sets in a small retro room. Choose Cody's for an afternoon with your dog any day of the week, and choose Hungry Brain for live music after 7:00 PM from Wednesday to Sunday.