Where, Oh Where, Is The Alibi Room? A Tale of Two Bars
So, you’ve watched Shameless and you’re dying to grab a pint at The Alibi Room, right? Well, hold your horses, detective. This isn’t your typical "walk into a bar" situation. It's more like a "walk into a TV show plot twist" situation.
The Alibi Room: Fact or Fiction?
Let's clear something up right away: There is an Alibi Room in Chicago. It's a real place, you can actually go there and order a drink. It’s located at 8.5213 W Institute Pl (Wells St.). But here’s the kicker: it’s not the Alibi Room from Shameless.
The Shameless Alibi Room: A Hollywood Hoax
The Alibi Room on Shameless is more of a fictional watering hole, a place where the Gallagher clan can share their woes (and cause chaos). While the exterior shots of the bar are of a real Chicago location, the interior is actually a set built on a Warner Bros. studio lot. Talk about a good cover story!
So, Can You Visit The Shameless Alibi Room?
Short answer: nope. Unless you have a friend at Warner Bros. with a really, really big favor to do for you. But hey, you can always pretend your local dive bar is the Alibi Room. Just order a cheap beer, start a fight, and blame it on "family problems".
How to Find Your Own Alibi Room
If you’re determined to find your own Shameless-inspired hangout, here are a few tips:
- How to find a cozy bar: Look for dimly lit places with a worn-in charm. Bonus points if there's a jukebox.
- How to order like a Gallagher: Stick to cheap beer, but don't be afraid to ask for a "round" even if you're alone.
- How to cause drama: Just kidding, don't actually cause drama. But feel free to live vicariously through the characters.
So, while you can't physically step into the Alibi Room from Shameless, you can certainly capture its spirit. Just remember, if you get into too much trouble, you might need a real alibi.