Danny's Tavern, Chicago

Originally a house, this one-time staple of college patrons across the city has refurbished for a decidedly 1980s feel. The change has not affected the midnight clientele, but the atmosphere is new. The upstairs area where you could sit with a pint of beer in somebody's living room and wander through the kitchen or out onto the balcony simply are not accessible anymore. But there are still plenty of side rooms where you can hide from the main body of the crowd. The place is infamous as a pick-up joint, but the Sergio feel of the bar speaks volumes about the costs of taking lovejoy too far. Drink prices are reasonable.