The Charleston
The Charleston
Sun–Fri 6pm–2am; Sat 6pm–3am
Average beer: $5Hipsters, yuppies, freaks, dirty old men and bluegrass bands used to pack this beloved corner tap, which changed ownership in 2011 and underwent a bit of a personality shift. Darker, sleeker and with more focus on DJs with underground cred, the Charleston has morphed into quite a scene. The newer Bucktown residents are happy as clams, plunking down tens for Moscow mules, while those dirty old men have shuffled off to find the few remaining dives nearby.
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Restaurants
A Estrella Negra
2346 W Fullerton Ave between Oakley and Western Aves
B Rios d’Sudamerica
2010 W Armitage Ave between Damen and Hoyne Aves
C Miko's Italian Ice
1846 N Damen Ave between Moffat and Churchill Sts
D Sacco Bruno [Closed]
2151 W Armitage Ave between Leavitt St and Hoyne Ave
E Red & White Wines
1861 N Milwauke Ave between Moffat St and Oakley Ave
F The Bluebird
1749 N Damen Ave at Willow St
G Redhot Ranch
2072 N Western Ave at Charleston St
H Sushi Para M
1633 N Milwaukee Ave between Wabansia and North Aves
I Restaurant Takashi
1952 N Damen Ave between Homer St and Armitage Ave
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Bars
A Plan B Bar + Kitchen
1635 N Milwaukee Ave between Concord Pl and Caton St
B Danny's Tavern
1951 W Dickens Ave between Damen and Winchester Aves
C Ed and Jean’s
2032 W Armitage Ave between Damen and Hoyne Aves
D Handlebar Bar & Grill
2311 W North Ave between Oakley and Claremont Aves
E The Map Room
1949 N Hoyne Ave between Homer St and Armitage Ave
F Bucktown Pub
1658 W Cortland St between Marshfield Ave and Paulina St
G Lemmings
1850 N Damen Ave between Moffat and Cortland Sts
H Wicker Park Tavern
1958 W North Ave at Damen Ave
I Quenchers Saloon
2401 N Western Ave at Fullerton Ave
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events
A "Gina Litherland: The Reason for the Unreason"
1120 N Ashland Ave, third floor between Haddon Ave and Thomas St
B "Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair."
1601 N Clark St at North Ave
C Chicago French Market
131 N Clinton St
D "Jellies."
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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