This sleek, neighborhood dive combines classic pub vibes with a modern twist, serving up craft beers, cozy chats, and a welcoming atmosphere.
"When: Sun-Thurs 5pm-2am The Deal: $2-3 Beers (changes daily), $5 Hamm’s and Bourbon Shot (Wednesday only), $3 Fernet Shots (Thursday only) The deals at EZ Inn aren’t exclusively late-night, but considering they technically extend to the 2am closing time, they technically count. Each day has a deal on either Hamm’s, PBR, High Life, Coors, or Old Style, so you can schedule your midnight visit to this divey Ukrainian Village spot depending on your beer allegiances (and if you have the next morning off). " - john ringor
"This Ukrainian Village spot might be the most well-kept dive bar in the city, where you can get Chicago Handshakes but won’t be subjected to decades-old cigarette smells. But the back space also doubles as a dance floor with occasional DJ sets, so keep an eye on their event calendar. EZ Inn’s large wooden interior is like a winter cabin, with plenty of leather bar stools and couches that are perfect for hanging out when you need to rest your legs." - sam faye, veda kilaru, nick allen
"This Ukrainian Village spot is probably the most well-kept dive bar in the city, so you won’t be subjected to a lingering cigarette smell that’s survived 12 presidencies. Like any respectable Chicago dive, you can get Old Style and malort, but Ez Inn also has a great cocktail menu with options like a frozen mocha made with vodka. The large wooden interior is decorated in all sorts of Old Style memorabilia, and is like a cozy winter cabin, with plenty of leather bar stools, couches, and open space for friends to mingle. This space also doubles as a dance floor during occasional DJ sets, so keep an eye on their event calendar." - john ringor
"This Ukrainian Village spot might be the most well-kept dive bar in the city, where you won’t be subjected to decades-old lingering cigarette smells and mystery stains on the floor. Like a classic Chicago dive, you can order stuff like Old Style and malort, but Ez Inn also has a great cocktail menu with options like a frozen mocha made with vodka. Its large wooden interior is decorated in all sorts of Old Style memorabilia, and is like a winter cabin, with plenty of leather bar stools and couches and an open area perfect for hanging out when you need to stretch your legs. This space also doubles as a dance floor during occasional DJ sets, so keep an eye on their event calendar." - John Ringor
"The EZ Inn is owned by Isaac Liberman who also owns the Hi-Lo. It is known for being a dive bar that was given a little TLC, spruced up without alienating too many of its regular clientele." - Ashok Selvam