The Inner Town Pub

With neighborhood roots reaching back to Prohibition, this 35-year-old spot came into its own in the late 1980s and early '90s as a home for the local bohemian artist community. Operating under the banner "Home of the Arts," the room is loaded with the kind of knick-knacks you might find in an eccentric uncle’s basement, complete with a distinct affinity for Elvis. Music off the jukebox provides the soundtrack, underscoring an unhurried, classic Chicago tavern atmosphere.