Bacon and beer make a great pair at Paddy Long’s

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Tucked away in the tree-lined Lincoln Park neighborhood, few bars are better experts on the word of beer and bacon than Paddy Long’s.

In business for eight years, the pub can be credited as one of the pioneers of the bacon trend that has swept the country. They are known for their ever-changing craft beer lists, five cuts of bacon and seasonal tastings. They also have a sizable menu of comfort food, including their famous “Bomb” sandwich. Bartender Lauren Kezon describes it as “a bacon lover’s nirvana.”

Paddy’s has been featured on Food Network and has received praise from various best-of lists, including Draft Magazine and Chicago’s Best TV show. Yet despite their fame, they stay humble.

“There’s always friendly faces and familiar conversation here,” Kezon says.

Paddy Long’s is located at 1028 W. Diversey in Lincoln Park. www.PaddyLongs.com