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Woodlawn Tap

1172 E 55th St, Chicago, Illinois 60615 USA

161 Reviews
$
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Closed Now
Opens Thu 10:30a
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    not Accepted
  • No Wifi
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“Also known as Jimmy's”

Woodlawn Tap (or Jimmy's as it's fondly called by regulars, a nod to longtime owner Jimmy Wilson, who died in 1999) is a scruffy place, and has been since it opened in the 1950s. It attracts a diverse clientele -- artists, business people, students from the University of Chicago, construction workers, booksellers and Nobel Prize winners. As the closest bar within walking distance of the university, Woodlawn attracts a large student crowd during the academic year. The menu features cheap hamburgers, barbecue beef and Reuben sandwiches.

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Kayla B.

This place had a nice vibe and ambiance to it. I went here with a couple of girlfriend, so we can catch up and talk I'm shy ourselves. It was the perfect mix of music volume for enjoyment and... Read more

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Isaac Y.

The food is simple, the fare is good. Beer is tasty, and everything is cheap! You may do well to tarry here long stranger, unless you're AA. Read more

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Patrick D.

Great hang-out for U-Chicago students and friends. Like Howard Street is for Northwestern. Read more

Woodlawn Tap

1172 E 55th St
Chicago, Illinois
60615 USA
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Hours

Closed Now
  • Sun: 11:00 am - 2:00 am
  • Mon - Fri: 10:30 am - 2:00 am
  • Sat: 11:00 am - 3:00 am

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    Pets Allowed
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    Restrooms
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    Wifi
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    Wheelchair Accessible
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    Credit Cards Accepted
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    Lunch
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    Dinner
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    Drinks
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    Breakfast
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