Uptown’s Old Chicago offers an everyman’s escape from the trendy self-consciousness of Hennepin Avenue.  Inside, you’ll find a comfortable, generic sports bar where you can knock down a grape ape with the locals, watch the sports of the season, or chat with the friendly servers. OC is great for football Sundays, especially if you like bickering with Cheeseheads.  In the summer, ample patio space lets you watch the scene on Hennepin Avenue from a safe distance.