The club opened and closed a comical number of times, at one point re-opening for a whopping four months before shuttering again. What it was: Biddy Mulligan's was a seedy rock club on the northern reaches of Sheridan Road, just south of the cemetery that keeps leafy Evanston at bay. What’s taken its place: Slippery Slope is no dive, but it’s one of the few places you can dance in the city without paying the crazy covers at a nightclub.
Despite efforts to save the turn-of-the-century building, the Dodger closed in 2005 after more than 20 years to make way for condos. Many of the sugary drinks contained glow sticks. What it was: Divey and dodgey in all the best ways, this Bucktown corner bar in a residential area featured a small dance floor in the back where ill-advised moves were busted to ‘80s favorites. Will there ever be anything like them? In most cases, we think we've found somewhat comparable spots to quench your thirst. There may be a little of that going on with these now-closed spots, but for the most part they live on in our hazy, booze-addled brains exactly as they were: Places that were exceptional at something, be it cocktails or, in the case of many dive bars, being endearingly, hopelessly dingy. In recent years, the area has welcomed some newer bars, such as The Pint, that are taking the area in a new direction.The lore surrounding some erstwhile Chicago bars and clubs is more compelling than the place itself ever was. It closed down on January 15th, 2007 for the long haul.
What’s more, it offered free pool a few nights of the week, so pool sharks had ample reason to want to drop by for a brew. In its prime it had hundreds marching through its door. While it wasn’t as fancy as some of the establishments that have recently popped up, it was no less popular. Operating since 1957, this local gem was a favourite amongst locals who liked to see a live show with character. It closed down in 2015, but the operators opened up a spot on Main Street called Uncle Abe’s. It was a favourite of many locals who preferred something a little more unique. With board games such as Jenga, and an extremely funky decor, this spot was decidedly cool and different. Located near 11th Ave on Main, The Rumpus Room had an extremely laid-back, comfortable feel, and offered a selection of fun activities for patrons to enjoy while they drank and ate. While there are plenty of sports bars and traditional watering holes in Vancouver, this one had a special feel to it. For some, it was their favourite place to dance in Vancouver. With a McDonald’s located conveniently across the street, it was a perfect place to listen to a DJ and have some drinks and then grab a midnight snack.
Moreover, it was a big hit with many people. Located in Gastown, It had a few club nights each week and offered a vibe that was in between scenes.
It’s not hard to see the Donnelly influence in Vancouver: there seems to be a pub or bar owned by them in every neighborhood however, not everyone thinks that is such a good thing. beer parlour licence issued following the repeal of Prohibition,” BC Business reports. “The pre-Donnelly Lamplighter seized a moment way back in the spring of 1925, when it received the first B.C. Previously, the atmosphere was more focused on live music, and it had a long-running history before the new owners came into the picture. While many residents enjoy the Donnelly run version of the lamplighter, many long for the days before the venue switched hands.