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Lucky Dorr Patio & Tap

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Lucky Dorr Patio & Tap

1101 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
56 feet
to the ballpark
Type:
Craft Beer Bar / Patio
Named after a legendary Wrigley groundskeeper, Lucky Dorr is a tiny craft beer bar tucked inside the stadium footprint with 20+ rotating local taps — many exclusive collabs you won't find anywhere else. Standing room only on game days, but worth it.
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