Invite all to Archer Avenue Bar Crawl
By Tim Hadac
A bar crawl showcasing four of the best night spots in Garfield Ridge is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.
Sponsored by the Midway Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Garfield Ridge Chamber of Commerce), the Archer Avenue Bar Crawl will include a quartet of watering holes within walking distance of Archer and Oak Park:
- ASH gastropub, 6822 W. Archer;
- Lawlor’s on Archer, 6854 W. Archer;
- Tom’s Tap, 6707 W. Archer; and
- Bobby G’s, 6843 W. Archer.
The crawl is open to everyone in the community. Wristbands are $35 for beer only, $40 for mixed drinks. The price includes an event T-shirt and one drink per location.
Additional T-shirts are $20 each.
The event will be held rain or shine. Food trucks are expected to on hand.
To purchase wristbands, visit garfieldridgecc.com/event-4963378.
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