Created April 13, 2008

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Written by Sean Parnell


After the Sox Game: South Side Style
Last Updated: July 2008

After a long day of watching Konerko strike out, Pyrzinski whining and Ozzie throwing tantrums, it's time to get your drink on in these classy nightspots:

Destination
Address
The Hook
Directions to the Next Place
Suggested Timing
Bullpen Bar 333 W. 35th A proper White Sox game can only end with beers here under right field, where you can also get a fix for your Pop-a-Shot jones. Pick up your Chicago Trolley just outside Comiskey's main entrance, head west along 35th and south along Halsted. If you want to save some money, hoof it over and meet the trolley after Schaller's. 4:00-5:00

(depends on game time)

To book a trolley, please contact Chicago Trolley for pricing & availability:

Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
(773) 648-5000
chicagotrolley-charter@coachusa.com

Your pub crawl agenda is completely up to you. If you'd like to hire a guide, please be sure to mention that when you contact Chicago Trolley.
Schaller's Pump 3714 S. Halsted

Schaller's is the oldest pub in Chicago and a haven for Sox fans. If you're hungry, try to resist your adolescent urges at bad humor and have the specialty butt steak sandwich.

 Have your driver head north on Halsted, east (right) on Congress, and north (left) on State. You'll pass the historic Chicago Theatre and the Chicago River. 5:15-6:30
She-nanigan's 16 W. Division

Also known as "House of Beer," She-nanigan's is the logical Division Street choice for hitting new lows.

 West on Division, south (left) on LaSalle, and west (right) on Erie. 7:00-8:00
Coyote Ugly 316 W. Erie

You know the drill: hot chicks showing mid-riffs (and dark roots) dance suggestively on the bar while pouring you overpriced shots. You know you love it!

 East on Erie, north (left) on LaSalle, north (left) on Clark, and west (left) on Lincoln just past Fullerton. 8:15-9:30
Irish Eyes 2519 N. Lincoln

Cheeseball North Side "oirish" pub when, on Friday and Saturday nights, you'll hear "South Side Irish" amongst other traditional Irish ditties, belted out by Gerry O'Connell and Whitey O'Day to a drunken horde.

 Southeast on Lincoln, south (right) on Clark, south (right) on LaSalle, east (left) on Ohio, and north (left) on Dearborn. 9:45-11:00
Excalibur Nightclub 632 N. Dearborn Excalibur is open late, until 4am (5am Saturdays), and you'll be like a kid in a candy store with the arcade downstairs, the bachelorette parties on the main floor, and the club scene upstairs. 11:30-4:00 (5:00 Sat)

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– written by Sean Parnell