L & L Tavern

3207 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60657 USA

197 Reviews

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Budget

Open Now

Fri 4p-2a

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
No Wifi

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“A neighborhood bar with a terrifying past clientele”

Named one of the best dive bars by Stuff magazine, the L&L Tavern seems like your normal, everyday little city watering hole... What L&L doesn't advertise is the fact it's had not one, but two serial killers on its bar stools. The L&L Tavern was the favorite watering hole for both Jeffrey Dahmer and John Wayne Gacy. Dahmer used the L&L Tavern as he scoped out his next victim. Gacy even showed up once in a clown costume. Today the L&L probably doesn't have too many serial killers on its stools, but it will always have the rare distinction of serving beer to two of the most notorious murders ever.

Reviewed by
Andrew D.

July 14, 2024

I had a beer here and it cursed my bloodline for 7 generations. Highly recommend! Vibes immaculate. Read more

Reviewed by
S B.

May 05, 2024

It really is a dive bar. I don't think I saw one chair that wasn't on the final day of life. It's dark, sticky, and cash only. The windows were dirty, the paint was peeling, and the customer... Read more

Reviewed by
Steve A.

November 18, 2022

Have you ever went past this bar and thought it was a bit creepy. If you have then you aren't the only one, because they even admit it. L & L Tavern claims to be the creepiest bar in the country,... Read more

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