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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.
Say no more! From the prices to the people, it's truly a hidden gem in Chicago! Charles Manson would approve! Read more
I was introduced to this bar in the 1990s by a brilliant and charismatic Irish actor who haunted it when he was alive--he was working with a small theater around the corner--and who I wish would... Read more
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
L & L Tavern
Hours
- Sat: 12:00 pm - 3:00 am
- Mon - Fri: 2:00 pm - 2:00 am
- Sun: 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Breakfast
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