Staying true to the neighborhood bar formula, Stanley's has built its long-standing reputation on providing a comfortable atmosphere and good food for its loyal patrons. Stanley's has a Southern-roadhouse-inspired vibe and home-style cooking, and is a great place to catch a game (and don't forget the free mashed potatoes offered every night at midnight). Sunday nights are live-band karaoke, which often attracts musicians passing through town and a host of athletes such as the Chicago Blackhawks hockey team. If you need to recover from a big night out, Stanley's also has a popular Sunday buffet, with Bloody Mary bar.

Copyright: Excerpted from Frommer's Chicago 2009, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

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