John Barleycorn vs. John Barleycorn
I was reminded of this article I wrote earlier today for some reason… thought I’d dig it out of the archives (the research on this piece was painstaking):
John Barleycorn (Lincoln Park) vs. John Barleycorn (Wrigleyville)
John Barleycorn (Lincoln Park): On the surface, this chug-a-lug bar is nautically themed: model boats on shelves; boats hanging from the ceiling; boat parts, like steering wheels, scattered about; paintings of boats. We don’t see any sailors, though the barely-outta-college crowd sure seems to love seamen. 658 W Belden Ave, 773-348-8899
John Barleycorn (Wrigleyville): Ships ahoy here, too, but this one has a second floor solely dedicated to accidental cock punching—or, as some call it, dancing. 3524 N Clark St, 773-549-6000
The winner: John Barleycorn (Lincoln Park). In a race this tight, indoor trees seal the deal.
