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    Smilin' Jim's Saloon

    4.0 (10 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    12 days ago

    Classic local dive, cheap drinks, friendly bartenders and patrons, pool table, and awesome owner.

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    6 years ago

    Great drinks. Great music. Great pool. Great darts. Great friends. Leave all your worldly troubles at the door. Everyone is welcoming!

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    14 years ago

    why is a dude from elmhurst talking about how a neighborhood in chicago needing gentrification?

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