Circle Inn of Forest Park

I like Circle Inn. It's not like the pretentiousness that keeps crowding into many of the FP bars. It's just a place to go, relax and have some drinks with some friends. Becky is my fav bartender here. I usually go when she's working; haven't met Lou.

It's nowhere near the diviest dive I've ever been to. But the beer is cheap and you can wear whatever without being judged. They've got $5 pizzas, or you can order some food from Goldy's down the block and bring it in. They do kick out the riff raff out that wanders in off of Harlem - I've seen it happen.

They've got a jukebox, and often have live music with good locals like Mighty Joe. It's definitely a place to go where everybody knows your name.

The bartender lou sucks.   The only reason I come here is because of the pool league I am in.  My first drink he forgot to get, cause its so packed with two people.  My second drink he refuses to give me a clean glass and starts pouring on top of three inches of water in the glass and I have to yell to get him to dump it.   My third drink he does want to give to me cause its free through the league. This guy is a genuine dick.

Circle Inn is a family tradition.  A beer before and after a ride on the "EL" on our way towards some sort of sporting event.  It's a few short steps from the last stop west on the Green line, making it oh so convenient to stop in and enjoy a CHEAP beer.  They have regulars in and out but there's always a few stools at the bar. Pool, horseshoes, video poker, and golden tee to keep you busy if you stay for more than just one.  Be forewarned: it is a dive bar, with a dive bar bartender, and a dive bar bathroom.... but buy a drink or two for the regular sitting next to you chattin' you up and you'll be sure to get a few in return. It might perhaps, be my dad.