A world away from the primped-and-posing Boys Town scene, Big Chicks attracts a laid-back, all-ages crowd of regular guys and a few gals, clad in suits and ties, shorts and Tevas, and everything in between. Sit at the massive antique bar, play darts or pool, or have a seat in the beer garden out back.

There's never a cover, and owner Michelle Fire goes all out for her customers, handing out free shots, raffling off prizes and hosting free barbecues in the summertime. On Wednesday nights, participate in two of this spot's rituals--euchre night (at 7pm) and $3 Absolut martini night. The card playing takes place in a long supper-clubby room next to the main bar area, which doubles as a packed, steamy dance floor on weekend nights

This is the place to be on Sunday at 4pm, when owner Michelle Fire serves free food. Burgers, brats and dogs in summer; fried chicken and pizza during colder months

Parking: Enter via the alley behind the bar, where there's plenty of free parking in a lot across the alley. It fills up, so arrive before 10pm Friday-Saturday, before 4pm Sunday