“The Houndstooth Saloon provides Southern Hospitality on the North Side of Chicago.” - The Houndstooth Saloon
Photography credit to The Houndstooth Saloon
their own themes, but the overall vibe of the saloon is akin to a Southern mansion. Among those rooms is one called the library. Pages from novels cover the ceiling in this room. “The pages on the ceiling just go with the theme [of the room],” Dalton said. The saloon has specialty nights, such as Monday trivia night, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday country nights and food and drink specials throughout the week. The bar is recently beginning a new menu that has a Southern theme. The saloon has also been known to hold many competitions and ticket giveaways for various musicians such as Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock. The saloon also books holiday parties and specialty events. While you’re visiting The Houndstooth Saloon, you can pick up Crimson Tide and Cubs merchandise and souvenirs. Every Bama game is televised throughout the season and, even though this bar is tailored for Tide loyalists, rivalry fans visit too. Dalton said they have rivalry fans “all the time, especially Auburn.” Not just rivalry fans, either; the saloon hosts tourists weekly from Alabama. Whether you’re on the road in Big Ten country for football, a native of Chicago or simply needing a getaway, remember The Houndstooth Saloon. So slide your Crimson jersey on and tip your houndstooth hat to represent your spirit in Northern Chicago.