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Libertyville Tavern Makes List of Best Bars in Illinois That are NOT in Chicago

Firkin', 515 N. Milwaukee Ave., has made Thrillist's list of the 12 best bars in Illinois that are not in Chicago.

Do you think your town has the absolute best bar in Illinois? 

Thrillist.com put together a list of the top 12 best bars in the state that are not in Chicago — and there is one Libertyville watering hole that made it. 

Firkin', 515 N. Milwaukee Ave., is lauded by Thrillist for its extensive tap list with "up-and-comers like Destihl, Against The Grain, and Tighthead" and menu items like lobster tacos and duck nachos. 

"...Firkin has cemented its spot as the beer geek go-to on the North Shore, and a worthy destination from just about anywhere," according to Thrillist.com.

Other suburban bars to make Thrillist.com's list include: Durty Nellie's in Palatine, The Foundry in Aurora, Liquid Blues in Woodstock, Palmar Place in LaGrange, Meier's Tavern in Glenview and Rock Island Public House in Blue Island. 

See the full list on Thrillist.com 


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