Huettenbar

"Huettenbar, Lincoln Square. Feels like it’s straight out of Germany and always a good time. Lincoln Square is a german-influenced neighborhood and this bar fits right in with its german beers and spirits. It has an old world charm and feels like it’s been there since the Chicago fire, but it was established in 1985. It's always crowded, but a good kind of crowded with great people. The enormous front windows are almost always open, where you can sit on stools and watch the action on Lincoln Ave. During Lincoln Square’s two festivals, Maifest and Octoberfest, this bar becomes a focal point of the festivities. Tip: There’s no food here—only drinks—so don’t come hungry."

"While Lincoln Square reconfigures during the pandemic — across the street from the Brauhaus space, the Huettenbar has quietly closed (owners hold to hope that it could eventually reopen)." - Naomi Waxman