As soon as you walk into Uberstein you\'ll want to grab a beer and jump into the party. The beer hall or \"Schwemme\" keeps the cold beer flowing and great Chicago sports on flat screens throughout. Or chose to sit under the stars and take in the lovely sites of Wrigleyville in Uberstein\'s \"Biergarten.\" Whether you\'re there for the beer or the babes you\'ll find something for U at Uberstein
Flashy meets chill lounge-cum-club and live music venue, designed by buzz-worthy architect Jeremiah Johnson. Although the plethora of plush seating in the front bar makes the space seem ideal for chitchat, blaring videos on several flat-screen TVs easily turn intimate conversation into a shouting match. Nonetheless the place remains relatively calm until about 11 p.m. when the party people start rushing in in droves.
Nestled into a row of backyards and adorned with tropical plants swaying in the breeze, this patio is the perfect escape from the noisy Lakeview streets.
Hosts a varied crowd with the common love of beer. Fantastic beer menu inspired from Belgium, which is the home to great beer brands such as Stella Artois.
Hello Travelers!
The question on everyone’s lips in Chicago today: won’t that goat just die already??? As the Cubs prepare to break their losing streak, fans and foes alike will pack Wrigleyville’s numerous bars and taverns to get in on the action. Just know you’ll be paying at least $1 extra per each drink this Saturday and Sunday – whenever a game’s on, prices go up.
Determined to stay in the shadow of the stadium? Be prepared for drunken mayhem and join it yourself at any of the numerous bars lining Clark Street. Uberstein at 3478 N Clark is true to its name, attempting to recreate the abundance of the Hoffbrau, if not necessarily the ambience. At least there’s an outdoor terrace from which you can watch the circus go by.
Further from the ruckus you’ll find fans just as dedicated, but beverages that’ll take a lesser hit on your wallet: at Mix (2843 N Halsted), the bartenders have added curse-busting bevvies like Choke the Goat cocktails ($3) and Bartman Bomb shots ($2).
Not that into baseball? Or just prefer to not pay a premium when everyone around you is loaded and liable to spill your drink on your foot anyhow? Find something slightly off the beaten path – 3 blocks from Wrigley Field you can watch the game without the markup. Halsted’s Bar and Grill, located at 3441 North Halsted, will show the game but feel a world away as the Boystown parade of drag queens, leather bears and stray frat boys mill about in the fabulous Indian Summer weather.
This weekend is loaded with fun things to do in Chicago: the world-class marathon will turn the whole city into a stadium and snarl traffic for hours on Sunday morning, giving you a chance to watch 40,000 runners more dedicated than you as they slog through 26.2 miles across Chicago’s runner-friendly flat streets. The LaSalle Bank Marathon is a classic for runners, mostly because of the street festival associated with it: every block of the route is crowded with spectators, many of whom provide their own show. In the past, the Blue Man Group has entertained at Belmont and Broadway, the South Side Drill Team strutted their stuff while the runners blew by, and the marathon organization itself has numerous checkpoints for volunteers and observers to have their own fun. Support the runners and check it out at http://www.chicagomarathon.com/cms400min/chicago_marathon/
Crave a little culture with your entertainment? Some wine and cheese fit the bill? The 5th Annual Andrersonville Art Walk runs all weekend, with galleries opening their doors and offering free beverages to go with your postmodern theoretics. http://www.andersonville.org/artsweekend/ When you’re tired of all the hoopla, wander over to Hopleaf (5148 N Clark) for a delicious repast. Specializing in Belgian ale, their beer list features over 200 different brews, each unique and often seasonal. Don’t neglect the pomme frites and garlic aioli either.
Have a great weekend and enjoy Chicago.
Go Cubs!
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