Ale House used to be my favorite hangout when I lived in Chicago. It has imbibed some of the great ones....Dan Ackroyd & Jim Belushi used to take breaks from Second City-across the street, playing pinball, Chris Farley spent a rousing night there just before he died, famous writers, artists, poets, intellects and just general GREAT people have spent their time there and THAT is what has created the ambience The Ale House is famous for!! And let's not forget Markie!!! Meet him at the door!!!