Zakopane

A legitimate dive that's been run by the same Polish folks for eons. Time hasn't touched the interior, from the juke box to the lone tube TV.

Posted by Carly Boers on April 21, 2013. Brought to you by Citysearch.

The ultimate old-man bar, Zakopane usually has a female bartender (always in a short, tight outfit) behind the bar pouring beer for old Polish dudes who are literally nodding off at the bar with their money clips sitting out. The jukebox is mostly foreign versions of American songs (think Polska versions of "Like a Virgin"), but the crowd is equal parts sleeved-out shag-cut bad boys and...

Posted on August 20, 2011. Brought to you by blackbookmag.

The only remainder of the Polish honky-tonks in Wicker Park stands as a lone wolf of Polak pride in a sea of new wave bars.

In Short
Chicagoans looking for strong Polish vodlka, the native tongue and a relaxed atmosphere find this haven admist high-end bars that have consumed the old Polish Broadway. Still,...

Posted by by Chelsea Trembly at Citysearch on October 31, 2008. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Average Rating

20

Well, its one of the last dive bars that are left in Wicker Park. I was always wondering why is this place always empty - it has the best location any bar owner could wish for. Well, last night I...

Posted by Luba A. on July 11, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

80

If you are going to complain about the environment on here then it's your fault you walked in in the first place. This is a cash only dive where what you see is what you get, but it can lead to...

Posted by Connor N. on June 08, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

Average Rating

100

Absolutely my fav dive bar in Chicago! I have lived in the neighborhood for ten years and by far, best watering hole in the city. The bartender pours warm shot of vodka as your enter the door....

Posted by jamie h. on May 05, 2015. Brought to you by yahoolocal.

A legitimate dive that's been run by the same Polish folks for eons. Time hasn't touched the interior, from the juke box to the lone tube TV.

Posted on April 18, 2014. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Yelp

This place might be one of my favorite bars in Chicago. If you like a bit of an adventure hit this place up. Here's a tiny tip: Polish Flag shots. You'll thank me later.

Posted by by Sarah B. on March 13, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Zakopane can be found at W Division St 1734. The following is offered: Bars & Pubs. The entry is present with us since Sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Chicago there are 572 other Bars & Pubs. An overview can be found here.

Posted on June 24, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

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Posted on June 06, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

This Polish-owned bar features an eclectic, down-to-earty clientele. Enjoy a game of pool or Polish versions of American music. Open Mon-Sat 7 am-2 am, Sun 11 am-2 am. -

Alotta, 10/25/2005

Posted on May 18, 2013. Brought to you by planet99.