. Pippin’s Tavern, an Irish pub located in the Near North Side area in downtown Chicago, is one of the older establishments on the fashionable Rush Street. This 35-year-old tavern, now equipped with free Wi-Fi, stands out in the forest of skyscrapers and modern buildings and has been known as a hot-spot for celebrity sightings. Down Town Dogs, a hot dog shop, is located right next to the tavern.