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Drinking Made Easy
Aired on 12/21/2010
Episode: Chicago
Living up to its namesake, the rectangular-shaped building which has resided on the corner of Ogden and Milwuakee for 75 years, is only 460 square feet and seats just 12 people at the bar
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770 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago , IL 60622
3126669292
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Restaurant Details
Business Hours:
- Sun-Fri 4pm-2am Sat 4pm-3am
Features:
- Martinis
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CitySearch Tips
When to Go
The place is always packed--literally--so anytime is prime (if you like crowds). Some stick to visiting only in spring and summer, when outdoor seating is available.
The Extras
The bar shares owners and neighborhood space with the Silver Palm restaurant.
FourSquare Tips
Drink this: Matchbox's excellent cocktails, such as its margaritas, come with powdered sugar.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. We'd recommend getting a lemon drop, but you can't go wrong with whatever the bartender's in the mood for.
The original "cocktail bar" in Chicago. If you're not cool to the staff, they'll mock you publicly - so be nice.
Gin gimlets, extra sugar, please. -FS
Gin gimlets, extra sugar, please.
get a sidecar
Those looking for a no-nonsense cocktail joint probably won't find a bar with fewer frills than The Matchbox.
Order an old school gentleman's drink. They make cocktails right.
The cosmos r off da chain.....
Only gin gimlet in the city worth drinking