Buck’s

1700 W. Division St., Wicker Park

Buck’s
Photo: Barry Brecheisen

BEFORE Beloved low-country restaurant Carriage House
AFTER Same Southern accent, but with a new name, a loungey vibe, and an emphasis on whiskey and punch

 

Crown Liquors

2821 N. Milwaukee Ave., Logan Square

Crown Liquors
Photo: Peter Ranvestel

BEFORE A standard corner liquor store
AFTER A liquor store with a taproom serving 24 rotating brews, courtesy of the Rocking Horse

 

Trinity Bar

2721 N. Halsted St., Lincoln Park

Trinity Bar
Photo: Courtesy of Trinity Bar

BEFORE A bland Irish pub
AFTER Still an Irish pub, but now with two additional drinking spaces, including a basement speakeasy, from Mike Sheerin (Embeya) and Ryan Holden