Luis's Guidebook

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Chicago has long been a go-to destination for serious fans of craft beer — and Logan Square is one of the city’s biggest hotbeds for creative brewing. Around Logan Square, you’ll find plenty of brewpubs, taprooms, and beer companies offering up the latest and greatest in experimental beermaking. Revolution Brewing is one of the biggest names on the block in Logan Square; throughout the area, you’ll also find plenty of other fun places to grab a totally unique brew, including BiXi Beer, Pilot Project Brewery Incubator, Hopewell Brewing Co., and Maplewood Brewery and Distillery.

Whether you’re looking to add to your personal collection or simply check out some inspiring works from the next generation of artists, Logan Square is the place to be. This artist-friendly neighborhood is home to some truly impressive places to browse and shop, including Galerie F and the Oliva Gallery. The Hairpin Arts Center, located in the historic Hairpins Lofts building, offers arts and cultural programming year-round, including classes, exhibits, and guest lectures. In the heart of Logan Square, Comfort Station offers rotating exhibits and arts presentations, all housed in a cozy Tudor-style cottage which was originally built in the 1920s as a warming station and public restroom.

As far as beautifully restored old bars go, Spilt Milk is one of the finest specimens we’ve ever seen. The bar retains much of its throwback charm with vintage refrigerators, gold-painted tile ceilings, and the ornately carved wood bar