"This iconic Lincoln Park spot that’s famous for its take-no-shit staff and wild late-night atmosphere also has a spacious dog-friendly back patio, and it’s wonderful. The partially covered backyard has tons of tables, a full bar, a mini basketball court, a ping pong table, TVs, and heaters. Just know that you can’t order food from the bar, so hit up the regular ol’ Wiener Circle line for a char dog and some good-natured verbal abuse—then head towards that great patio." - adrian kane