This homey and refreshingly unpretentious spot taps five housemade beers each night and serves hearty, locally sourced fare, including an extra-tasty grass-fed burger. With a smattering of TVs and laid-back bartenders clad in hoodies and jeans, it’s just what this South Side neighborhood ordered.

Who’s there: Couples in their 30s and 40s; the stroller set

What to order: Kitchen Sink pale ale