Wrigleyville is a whirl of intensity when the Cubs are playing, a crazy quilt of offerings that is amplified during the postseason. How to navigate the mishmash of bars before, after and during the game? Just in time for the post-season, Food & Dining has updated our guide of every alcohol-slinging spot in the blocks around the ballpark -- 48 bars and restaurants in all -- to give you an idea of what to expect as you head out. (And remember: Your starting point is Wrigleyville during a Cubs game. We all know what that means.)

Cubby Bear 1059 W. Addison St. | (773) 327-1662 | website 62 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 10 a.m. on game days); 50+ HD TVs; Cubby Blue shots. Also of note: This iconic Cubs venue opened more than 50 years ago, and Cubs memorabilia lines some of the walls. Expect a rowdy crowd. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Vines on Clark 3554 N. Clark St. | (773) 327-8572 | website 95 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 11 a.m.); large outdoor patio and rooftop deck; wall-to-wall TV screens and projection screen. Also of note: Most of the beer list is domestic and overpriced, but some local brews are surprisingly decent deals. For example, a 16-ounce Daisy Cutter from Half Acre costs the same, $8, as a Bud Light Lime-a-Rita. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill 3540 N. Clark St. | (773) 248-0055 | website 233 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: More than 30 HD TVs and six 10-foot projection screens; dueling pianos after every home game. Also of note: This Wrigleyville institution is more than 25 years old. An upstairs sports area has batting cages, skee ball, air hockey and pop-a-shot basketball. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

HVAC Pub 3530 N. Clark St. | (773) 789-8864 | website 328 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: The pizza. Unusual pies include the Graceland ($15) with pulled pork, mustard and pickled jalapenos; post-9 p.m., you can order a limited selection by the slice. Also of note: Watch the game with $5 Bryant Bombs (made with Red Bull Blue Edition) in hand. Opens two hours before all Cubs games; second floor can be booked for a pregame party. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Lucky Dorr 1101 W. Waveland Ave. | (773) 388-8249 | website 361 feet from Wrigley Lucky Dorr photo Fans go for: Specialty beers from Begyle, Dovetail, Lake Effect, Blue Nose and Revolution only available at Lucky Dorr, and oversize German-style pretzels with beer cheese, dried salami chips and sausages. Kegged cocktails and ciders. Also of note: Named for famed Wrigley Field groundskeeper Bobby Dorr. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

John Barleycorn 3524 N. Clark St. | (773) 348-8899 | website 394 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: A postgame they may not remember with a right-out-of-college crowd. Also of note: If you do want to watch the game here, there are plenty of TVs and two 100-inch projection screens. The downstairs is filled with tables; upstairs has far less seating. A bar menu has mostly burgers and sliders. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Moe's Cantina 3518 N. Clark St. | (773) 248-0002 | website 427 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Even by Wrigleyville standards, the reputation of this cavernous bar is low, but there are large TVs, margaritas and Mexican food. Also of note: Bottle service available for parties of six or more. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Budweiser Brick House Tavern 3647 N. Clark St. | (773) 377-4770 | website 427 feet from Wrigley Grace Wong/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Swanky digs, proximity to stadium, 100-ounce Moscow mule for $40, for sharing (we think). Also of note: Raffles for tickets; open before and after games. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Merkle's Bar & Grill 3516 N. Clark St. | (773) 244-1025 | website 459 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Local beers including Revolution and Lagunitas; plenty of TVs tuned to game; chance of scoring a barstool or table. Also of note: This is a comfortable dive with a small food menu. Opens at 11 a.m. 20 TVs. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Irish Oak 3511 N. Clark St. | (773) 935-6669 | website 525 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking; comprehensive selection of Irish beers and whiskies; more TVs than you've ever seen in one bar. Also of note: Irish food including Guinness stew, corned beef and cabbage, and shepherd's pie. Craft beers and Irish whiskies. Rent space for 10 to 200 people for a pre- or postgame party. 40 TVs. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Old Crow Smokehouse 3506 N. Clark St. | (773) 537-4452 | website 558 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 10 a.m. for noon games); moonshine cocktails; barbecue platters; 12-panel video walls. Also of note: The sleek spot has a retractable glass roof and open-air windows. Get here early or there'll likely be a line. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Rizzo's Bar and Inn 3658 N. Clark St. | (773) 79908161 | website 558 feet from Wrigley Grace Wong/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: 72- ounce Notorious Burger that feeds six to eight people. The song "Notorious" by Biggie Smalls will blast over the speakers when you order. Also of note: Large format cocktails and 19-inch pretzel. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Deuce's and The Diamond Club 3505 N. Clark St. | (773) 644-5554 | website 591 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 9 a.m. for noon games); dozens of HD TVs; Cubby Blue fishbowls and a truly epic selection of liquor. Also of note: Deuces, the downstairs bar, has Revolution beers on tap and a side patio with a fountain. The Diamond Club, upstairs, offers bottle service. Reservable cabanas on the patio. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Casey Moran's 3660 N. Clark St. | (773) 755-4444 | website 591 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Five full-service bars. Open at 9 a.m. for 1:20 games; noon for 3 p.m. games; 3 for 7:05 game; otherwise, open by 5. Opening 9 a.m. for Monday and Tuesday playoff games. Beer garden has retractable roof and rooftop has two full bars. Also of note: The bar has a full food menu and a rooftop garden with a retractable roof. Book any of several private rooms for a Cubs party. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Bernie's 3664 N. Clark St. | (773) 525-1898 | website 623 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 10 a.m. day games, 3 p.m. night games); four full-service bars; 30 HD TVs spread over two floors; beer garden and sidewalk cafe. Also of note: A Wrigleyville mainstay since 1954, Bernie's has a full food menu and free shuffleboard to enjoy during any lulls in play. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Sports Corner Bar and Grill 956 W. Addison St. | (773) 929-1441 | website 656 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (open by 11 a.m. daily); sidewalk and rooftop seating; TVs everywhere; game-day specials (recently $3 you-call-it mixed drinks and $3 brats). Also of note: An extensive bar menu includes wings, mozzarella sticks, nachos, burgers, wraps and salads. No table reservations during games, but private party spaces available. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Stretch Bar and Grill 3485 N. Clark St. | (773) 755-3980 | website 656 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: $12 beer and burger special on game days; 128-ounce cocktails served in oversized Mason jars; 14 60- and 70-inch HD TVs and two 100-inch HD video walls. Also of note: The bar takes table reservations on its website. Opens two hours before all Cubs games. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Press Box 950 W. Addison St. | (773) 793-6074 689 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Drinks within stumbling distance of Addison Red Line. Also of note: This was formerly The Dugout, made over only weeks ago by Bar Rescue. Tiny with a hidden entrance, it's possibly the smallest bar in Wrigleyville. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Nola Cafe & Bar 3481 N. Clark St. | (773) 661-1873 | website 689 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 11 a.m.); table reservations (but not during games); interesting menu with everything from bulgogi kimchi fries to Jamaican jerk wings. Also of note: This isn't a sports bar, but has 10 TVs airing the game. And don't think you're headed to a New Orleans-inspired venue -- Nola is a portmanteau for North Lakeview. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Roadhouse 66 Gas n' Grill 3478 N. Clark St. | (872) 206-5309 | website 722 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Burgers and excellent blue cheese garlic fries; late-night eats (kitchen open until 2 a.m.); weekend brunch before day games; some TVs. Also of note: The bar has a roadhouse decor and 40-seat patio. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Bar Celona 3474 N. Clark St. | (773) 244-8000 | website 722 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Strong mojitos; postgame dance party (DJ after 10 p.m.). Also of note: This bar is Spanish in name only; the menu features tacos and fajitas. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Cannikin 3466 N. Clark St. | (773) 687-9268 | website 755 feet from Wrigley Grace Wong/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. with $5 Tito's, Captain, Jack, half off drafts and half off appetizers. Get a tallboy and a shot for $8. Open late. Also of note: Full kitchen with burgers and appetizers. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Rockit Burger Bar 3700 N. Clark St. | (773) 645-4400 | website 755 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: The 14 specialty burgers, including one with deep-fried mac and cheese "buns;" limited late-night menu; heated patio with TVs; day drinking (opens 10 a.m. for day games); extensive whiskey list including pours from 14 rare bottles. Also of note: Table reservations available for away games only. Cubs parties available in private event space, including trolley shuttle service from your office. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Lucky's Sandwich Co. 3472 N. Clark St. | (773) 549-0665 | website 787 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Over-the-top sandwiches stuffed with fries; good beer list with Metropolitan, Revolution and Half Acre on tap; late-night food. Also of note: This spot's claim to fame: It was featured on an episode of "Man v. Food." Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Country Club 3462 N. Clark St. | (773) 975-2010 | website 853 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: The whiskey list; Southern menu including "white boy tacos," Nashville hot chicken sandwich; postgame dance party to country music. Also of note: Game-day table reservations available; opens at least two hours before all Cubs games. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Yak-Zies 3710 N. Clark St. | (773) 525-9200 | website 853 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Wings, available in increments of 10; day drinking (opens 10 a.m.); and 22 TVs. Also of note: This Yak-Zies location has been watching the Cubs win and lose for 25 years. Rooms available to book pre- or postgame parties on request. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Trace 3714 N. Clark St. | (773) 477-3400 | website 886 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Late drinking (open until 4 a.m. Sundays-Fridays, 5 a.m. Saturdays); large plasma screens tuned to game; craft beers including Delirium Tremens, Allagash White, Dragon's Milk and Arrogant Bastard. Also of note: Opens two hours before home games. Book the second floor (15 to 150 people) for a private party. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Raw Bar and Grill 3720 N. Clark St. | (773) 348-7291 | website 951 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Dinner before or after the game (raw bar, fried calamari, fish tacos, etc.). The 70-seat dining room was remodeled over the summer. Also of note: Pregame specials vary, but recently have included $6 oyster shooters and $5 Cubby blue shots. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Full Shilling Public House 3724 N. Clark St. | (773) 248-3330 | website 984 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Day drinking (opens 11 a.m.); free hotdogs an hour before and after home games; $6 16-ounce domestic cans. Also of note: This Irish pub has multiple TVs, a full food menu (try the fish and chips) and daily food and drink specials during playoffs. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Gman Tavern 3740 N. Clark St. | (773) 549-2050 | website 1,148 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Low-key vibe (think jukebox, pinball); draft selection includes Half Acre, Great Lakes and 4 Hands Brewing. Also of note: The longtime cash-only bar recently began taking credit cards. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Chicago's Blarney Stone 3424 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 348-1078 | website 1,148 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Pool, darts and foosball; cheap drinks and shots. Also of note: This is the definition of a dive bar -- it's approaching its 50th birthday and looks like it hasn't been updated since the '70s. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Murphy's Bleachers 3655 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 281-5356 | website 1,148 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Lively atmosphere packed with Cubs fans; ample TVs; large sidewalk patio; daily food and drink specials; good beer including Half Acre and 3 Floyds. Also of note: Murphy's has been an iconic Cubs fan experience for nearly 80 years (originally Ernie's Bleachers). Located directly across from the field, this is where crowds swarm to drink after home games -- despite the tiny bathrooms. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Graystone Tavern 3441 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 666-5450 | website 1,148 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Large back patio with a handful of TVs; creative tacos (try the fried chicken with mac and cheese and hot sauce); Revolution Citra Hero and more on draft; food served until 2 a.m. Also of note: Recent game-day specials have included $5 Miller Coolers and Bud Lights. $2 tacos every Wednesday. Limited table reservations available. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Clark St. Beach 3419 N. Clark St. | (773) 525-7711 1,312 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Cheesy beach theme; beer pong; some TVs. Also of note: This is the sister bar to BEER on Clark next door; the two share a menu. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

BEER 3415 N. Clark St. | (773) 975-6677 | website 1,312 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Beer pong; grilled cheese, hot dogs, burgers and wings; karaoke every night at 9 p.m.; some TVs. Also of note: Game-day table reservations available but go quickly. "Piano Bob" pops up often to serenade guests. Beware of the bathrooms. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Pick Me Up Cafe 3408 N. Clark St. | (773) 248-6613 | website 1,312 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Breakfast all day; food served until 1:30 a.m., closes at 2 a.m.; a caffeine hit (the iconic Zombie drink contains two cups of coffee and three shots of espresso); full bar. Also of note: A full-service restaurant with no bar seating, vintage signs and plenty of students, this cafe manages to keep a chill, decidedly un-Wrigley vibe. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Nisei Lounge 3439 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 525-0557 | website 1,312 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Beloved dive bar atmosphere; pool and darts; a Chicago handshake (a shot of Malort and an Old Style tallboy). Also of note: Kicking since 1951, this is the oldest bar in Wrigleyville. It's no longer cash-only, and owners have added a few flatscreens, but otherwise not much has changed. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Dark Horse Tap and Grille 3443 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 248-4400 | website 1,312 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Year-round back beer garden with TVs; goat bratwurst (from Paulina Market) on toasted pretzel roll; serious beer list, including Scary Jesus Rock Star from (unaffiliated) Dark Horse Brewing; weekday specials (recently $4 local drafts, $3 Jameson shots, half-priced appetizers). Also of note: Six flavors of wings include Sriracha honey and ghost pepper blueberry. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Underground Lounge 952 W. Newport Ave. | (773) 871-4343 | website 1,312 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Live music after the games; $5 game-day drink specials. Also of note: This is a vintage Wrigleyville basement dive. Best for: Pregame Back to top

Redmonds Ale House 3358 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 404-2151 | website 1,476 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: $6 Bud/Bud Light tallboys; tons of TVs; beer garden; "Forty Fridays" featuring $3 40-ounce beers. Also of note: Table reservations available, with a hearty bar food menu. If you're looking for a postgame crowd, Redmond's packs 'em in. Best for: Watching game Postgame Back to top

Irie Jerk Bar and Grill 3404 N. Clark St. | (872) 802-4999 1,476 feet from Wrigley Irie Jerk Bar and Grill photo Fans go for: Rum punch specials and jerk chicken, which match the island vibes here; 10 TVs upstairs and 6 TVs downstairs. Also of note: Reservations available; a great meet-up location. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Houndstooth 3369 N. Clark St. | (773) 244-1166 | website 1,640 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Postgame dance party to country music; ample TVs; burgers including the Bryant-Denny, topped with mac and cheese and bacon. Also of note: Thursday is Country Night (with live music instead of a DJ); specials include $3 Jameson shots, $10 domestic pitchers, and $1 sliders, but aren't valid during home games. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Myron Mixon's Smoke Show Barbecue 3801 N. Clark St. | (773) 360-1452 1,640 feet from Wrigley Google Streetview Fans go for: Barbecue before or after games (kitchen serves 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. on game days). This chain is from Discovery Channel star and cookbook author Myron Mixon and has three smokers that can each handle up to 800 pounds of meat at a time. Also of note: 24 TVs around the restaurant will air the games. Best for: Pregame Postgame Back to top

Uncommon Ground 3800 N. Clark St. | (773) 929-3680 | website 1,640 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: The food! Brunch includes pork belly eggs Benedict and ham and cheese stuffed French toast; dinner features shared plates, thoughtful cocktails and organic beers from sister brewery, Greenstar Brewing. Also of note: The restaurant operates a certified organic rooftop farm, while Greenstar is Illinois' first certified organic brewery in Illinois. Best for: Pregame Back to top

Lowcountry 3343 N. Clark St. | (773) 996-9997 | website 1,804 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Plentiful seafood boils; half-priced beer and cocktails before 7 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays; large TVs above bar. Also of note: Private rooms for parties 12 or more; karaoke. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

El Jardin 3335 N. Clark St. | (773) 528-6775 | website 1,804 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Strong (but pricey) margaritas; two patios; late-night menu on game days. Also of note: The food may be best consumed after a margarita or two. Best for: Postgame Back to top

Sheffield's 3258 N. Sheffield Ave. | (773) 281-4989 | website 2,133 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Sizable outdoor beer garden with TVs; good barbecue; game-day specials (recently $5 Half Acre drafts). Also of note: This bar is a Chicago classic. Goose Island's party bus has stopped here to pour vintage Bourbon County Stout at Cubs pre-parties. There's also a whiskey list with some decent scotches. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top

Higgins' Tavern 3259 N. Racine Ave. | (773) 281-7637 | website 2,789 feet from Wrigley Jonathon Berlin/Chicago Tribune Fans go for: Free popcorn; friendly bartenders; a place to watch the game outside of the Wrigleyville fray. Also of note: A bar menu includes $4 footlong hot dogs and $4.50 grilled cheese. Best for: Pregame Watching game Postgame Back to top