Guthries Tavern

Playing board games never gets old, especially if drinking is involved. This Wrigleyville bar acts as an alternative to all those frat-boy-infested bars on Clark. Guthries’ cozy bar and enclosed-porch areas get crowded on the weekends, so it’s best to go during the week. The bar offers a nice selection of microbrews, some food and Irish coffee. A bookshelf of more than fifty board games boasts the cheatable Monopoly and Scrabble and thinkable Cranium and Taboo. Combat cabin fever this winter by going out, getting tipsy and showing off your Jenga mind-control tactics.

1300 W. Addison
(773)477-2900

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Guthrie’s Tavern

Best of Chicago 2008

Mercury Café

West Town’s Mercury Café is one of the most gigantic cafes in the city, and perhaps in the world. With over 4,000 square feet of hardwood space, it would be nearly impossible to find yourself without your own cozy nook for sipping coffee, finishing work or playing (provided) board games. With free Wi-Fi, you just may start to consider it home.

1505 W. Chicago
(312)455-9922
chimercurycafe.com

Best of Chicago 2008