Sky-Ride Tap

Named after a famous attraction at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition, Sky-Ride Tap sits just under Chicago’s “L” Loop line, a dive bar oasis in a heavily trafficked downtown neighborhood. Owned by Kyriakos “Carl” Damianides for over 50 years and with a life as a bar even before that, Sky-Ride Tap, also referred to as Sky-Ride Cocktail Lounge, is one of the classic dive bar mainstays of Chicago. Legend has it that the clocks are fast to get visiting drinkers out to their nearby trains on time. Take special note that Sky-Ride Tap is open Monday through Friday but closed on weekends, so plan accordingly.

The Basics

105 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60605