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The Bedford

41.903366 -87.668074 1612 W Division St (between Ashland and Marshfield Aves) Wicker Park, Chicago

Subway: Blue to DivisionGet directions

Mon–Fri 5pm–2am; Sat 5pm–3am (closed Sun)

Average cocktail: $9

Scenesters venture into this historic space in the lower level of a former bank to soak up the quirky decor (safe-deposit boxes and other remnants date from the 1920s) and gastropubby food from former HotChocolate chef Mark Steuer. Steuer keeps it simple and seasonal with dishes like braised chicken with wilted greens in a whole-grain mustard broth, and he sates late-night appetites with classics like grilled cheese on black bread. None of it is especially exciting, and some dishes (gnocchi, burger) are downright flops, but the well-appointed, drinks-only lounge in the original bank vault is a perfect spot to start—or end—the night with a refreshing cocktail.

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12/31/1969

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Comments

Yes, it would be a great place for drinks, if you could get one. Stopped in with friends, sat at their fully staffed and empty bar and was ignored for 10 minutes. Finally moved to a cocktail table. Their list consisted of 4 drinks: 2 Pisco, 1 Vodka and 1 Whiskey cocktail. With all the talented mixologists in this city, that was the best they could come up with? We sat with empty drinks in an empty room for far too long. Can't wait to NOT go back.