Northside Tavern

In a single-story brick building with soft neon-blue light spilling through from the Pabst Blue Ribbon sign, Northside Tavern is one of the last holdouts in the ever-modernizing West Midtown neighborhood. This dive bar has stood true for 50 years, all while high-rises, shopping complexes, and apartments go up all around it. The bar has a rich history of live music; its walls are adorned with pictures of blues artists who have walked through the doors. On some days, you can see a local swing-dancing group taking over the bar. But any day of the week, it’s perfect for a low-key hang and good music, all paired with beer and fireball shots.