Simon's, Andersonville
18 people recommendvia r/chicago, r/AskChicago, r/chicagofood20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Simon's in Andersonville is recommended for an old neighborhood-tavern atmosphere, its jukebox and beer selection. Three patrons suggest glogg, and another appreciates the value of the well drinks. Live music gets positive mentions too. One patron's endorsement is qualified, although they still enjoy the old murals and musical guests. Another describes the room as small, and one recommends it mainly to people who enjoy dive bars.
Address
Simon's Tavern, 5210 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Best for
- Live music, Budget
- Known for
- Jukebox, Live music, Beer selection
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/aught-o-mat in r/chicago · Nov 2023
Recommends Simon's for its glogg in Andersonville.
- Recommendsu/matthewsmugmanager in r/AskChicago · May 2026ambience
Suggests Simon's and says some alt-leaning men they know go there.
- Recommendsu/stillarockstarrrr in r/chicago · Jan 2025
Lists Simons as a cheap dive bar pick, but only for dive-bar fans.
- Recommendsu/Rarves in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Drank away many bad moods there
- Recommendsu/lcc234 in r/chicago · Jan 2024
Calls Simon's a classic in Andersonville.
- Contextu/Pnkrkg6644 in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024price
Recalls inexpensive live-music visits but describes the room as very small.
- Mixedu/ab3nnion in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024ambience
Offers qualified praise, especially for the old murals and live music.
- Recommendsu/JetScreamerBaby in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024ambience
Old-school neighborhood spot with great atmosphere, jukebox, beer selection and crowd.
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- Recommendsu/dwindlingparty in r/chicagofood · Nov 2023
Suggests stopping at Simon's afterwards to try its glogg.
- Recommendsu/AbstractBettaFish in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Counts it among favourite neighbourhood dives.
- Recommendsu/JejuneBourgeois in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025price
Says its basic well cocktails qualify as cheap drinks for this list.
- Recommendsu/anag9495 in r/chicagofood · May 2025ambience
Back couch is perfect for hours of moping
- Recommendsu/MintasaurusFresh in r/chicago · Nov 2024
Calls it an excellent pick.
- Recommendsu/Humble_Strength_4866 in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024ambience
Best jukebox in the city and good live music.
- Recommendsu/Kubricksmind in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Likes it and suggests it
- Recommendsu/vaneynde in r/AskChicago · Oct 2024
Cool bands play, great bar.
- Recommendsu/PinkyTheChicagoCat in r/AskChicago · Feb 2024
Listed as a dive bar option.
- Recommendsu/Jedifice in r/chicago · Nov 2023
Says Simon's absolutely rules.
- Recommendsu/awakeshieyow in r/chicagofood · May 2025ambience
Fits the not-too-bright criteria well
- Recommendsu/BirdSalt in r/chicago · Nov 2023
Returns for the glogg every Christmas visit.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.