Home to roughly 100,000 proud Chicagoans, Lakeview is a mix of energy. The neighborhood is unofficially divided into smaller enclaves: Lakeview East, West Lakeview, Southport Corridor, Boystown & Wrigleyville. It's a mix of the bustling, the peaceful and everything in between. Here you'll find tourists and residents alike vying for space at popular restaurants, cafes, biergartens, boutiques, parks & the lakefront. It's also home to many of the city's "bests" in several categories.
If it weren't for the massive gold lettering out front, this spot might get overlooked by the casual passerby. Thankfully, that's at least enough to draw in first-timers. After that, Duke of Perth becomes one of those cozy go-tos. Considered thee Scottish pub in Chicago, DOP offers a generous variety of whiskeys, several beers you'd be hard pressed to find on tap elsewhere, and a somewhat secret patio. Then, there are Fridays. For $12, you can help yourself to all you can eat fish & chips. This is why many know the place. Also, there are few cozier bars to hole up in during a Windy City winter.
