5 New Lake View Watering Holes

Finley Mahony's, The Pony, Harry Caray's Tavern, Scarlet, and Wilde Bar & Restaurant

By Sarah Preston

1
Finley Mahony's

No relation to the other relatively new Mahoney's (551 N. Ogden Ave.), this neighborhood pub offers specials including $4 Irish pints on Mondays.
3701 N. Broadway
2
The Pony
This hickory-lined hang comes courtesy of the owners of Wicker Park's Lotties Pub. We love the copper-plated bar and tableside flat screens.
1638 W. Belmont Ave.
3
Harry Caray's Tavern
The ultimate Chicago sports bar was slated to open in the old Hi-Tops space, a ball's throw from Wrigley's Caray statue, in late March.
3551 N. Sheffield Ave.
4
Scarlet
Cabaret is out; cocktails are in at Boystown's old Gentry space. The lounge is drawing groupies for its flavored Stoli and pomegranate juice martini.
3320 N. Halsted St.
5
Wilde Bar & Restaurant
Victorian flourishes and an actual library—not to mention the Boystown location—pay tribute to Oscar Wilde at this Irish pub.
3130 N. Broadway