Bar Cargo

Name: Bar Cargo
Address: 605 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 929-0065
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

358 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

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*Please note that all outdoor seating is first-come, first-served*
Bar Cargo is a Roman pizza bar concept brought to you by Anthony Stefani, the son of notable Chicago restaurateur Phil Stefani. It was on a family trip to Italy that Anthony Stefani first fell in love with Roman-style pizza and where the concept for Bar Cargo came to life. After months of working with local chefs, pizzaiolos, and even a world pizza champion, the dough recipe and 96-hour rise process was perfected. The result is a thicker crust that is both light and airy. Topped with fresh & fun ingredients and baked in the Castelli ovens imported from Italy, the perfect Roman-style pizza is achieved.
Outside of the Roman pizzas, the menu includes a wide variety of bar bites, sandwiches, and salads. The name Bar Cargo is a nod to the shipping containers used throughout the concept’s structure and the many authentic Italian ingredients that are being shipped via cargo containers for their famous Roman-style pizza.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

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Mon

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Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 929-0065

Delivery

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizza Bar, Pizzeria, Sports Bar
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 929-0065
Website
http://www.barcargo.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Please visit barcargo.com/events

Location
605 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Ohio St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Blue Line stop: Clark/Lake Brown Line stop: Chicago OR Merchandise Mart CTA Bus Line: 156 to LaSalle & Ontario
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Burrata$16.00
soft cream mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic drizzle, grilled crostini
Fried Ravioli$13.00
ricotta-filled, spicy marinara
Hey Meatballs$14.00
italian herbs and spices, marinara
Fried Calamari$16.00
saffron aioli, cocktail sauce, lemon
Prosciu-Dough$15.00
fried dough, stracchino cheese, parma prosciutto
Nachos$15.00
ground beef or chicken, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, black beans, sour cream, cheese sauce
Cargo Wings$15.00
choice of: spicy buffalo giardiniera, thai chili, or citrus chipotle bbq sauce
Chicken Strips$14.00
breaded, choose from: bbq, ranch, or buffalo, served with fries
Chips & Guac$13.00
house-made guac and house-made salsa
Popcorn Shrimp$16.00
marinara, chipotle mayo
Hummus$13.00
served with carrots, celery, & pita bread
Cheese Curds$13.00
wisconsin cheddar, peppercorn ranch
Loaded Waffle Fries$13.00
nacho cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream

Salads

Pear & Arugula$15.00
pickled red onions, gorgonzola, candied walnuts, dates, balsamic vinaigrette, ciabatta
Chicken Caesar$15.00
chopped romaine hearts, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing
Chop Chop$15.00
soppressata, pancetta, artichoke, chickpeas, radicchio, iceberg, romaine, olives, tomatoes, ricotta salata, red wine vinaigrette, ciabatta
Southwest$15.00
blackened chicken, romaine, roasted corn, avocado, black beans, pico de gallo, tortilla chips, jalapeno lime vinaigrette

Served with fries. Substitute regular fries for: side salad: +$4 | truffle fries: +$5 | waffle fries: +$2 | sweet potato fries (Cinnamon Sugar & Chipotle Mayo): +$2. Add a side of nacho cheese: +$.50

Buffalo Chicken Wrap$16.00
grilled chicken, spicy buffalo giardiniera, lettuce, tomato, celery, cheddar, ranch drizzle
BLT Chicken Wrap$16.00
grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, chipotle mayo, tomato basil, tortilla
Classic Burger$16.00
8 oz beef double patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cargo sauce, brioche bun
Meatball Sandwich$16.00
italian meatballs, mozzarella, marinara, french roll
The Italian Stallion$16.00
spicy soppressata, prosciutto di parma, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion italian vinaigrette, spicy mayo, homemade hoagie roll

Stefani's Roman Pizza

Add white truffle oil to any pizza: +$5. Cargo Piccolo: Serves 2+; Cargo Grande: Serves 4+

Red

Homemade tomato sauce

The Queen
basil, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$22.00
- Cargo Grande$38.00
Hot Hot Hot
pachino tomatoes, chili, garlic, no cheese
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$29.00
Saus Shroom
sausage, mushroom, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
Cargo Garden
bell peppers, onions, zucchini, eggplant, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
Hey Pepe
spicy pepperoni, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$24.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
Cargo Combo
sausage, salami, meatball, pancetta, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$24.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
The Chicago
italian sausage, red & green peppers, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$24.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00

White

Without tomato sauce

Cheese Please
provolone, parimgiano, mozzarella
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
Fun Guy
roasted mushrooms, mozzarella, truffle cream
- Cargo Piccolo$22.00
- Cargo Grande$38.00
The Roman
pancetta, pecorino cheese, mozzarella, yolk
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
Popeye & Truffle Oil
sauteed spinach, mushrooms, mozzarella, parmesan, truffle oil
- Cargo Piccolo$24.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
Buffalo Bill
spicy buffalo grilled chicken, celery, mozzarella, hot giardiniera wing sauce, ranch drizzle
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
The Cookout
citrus chipotle bbq chicken, bacon, red onions, cheddar, mozzarella, cilantro, bbq sauce
- Cargo Piccolo$23.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
The Julianna
prosciutto, arugula, fresh mozzarella, balsamic drizzle
- Cargo Piccolo$24.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00
CBT
chicken, bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheddar, mozzarella, scallions, ranch drizzle
- Cargo Piccolo$24.00
- Cargo Grande$39.00

Dessert

Nutella Pizza$18.00
fresh berries, powdered sugar
Bomboloni$10.00
fried italian donuts

Cocktails

Signature

Purple Rain G&T$15.00
empress 1908 gin, marie brizard parfait amour, tonic
Taste of Tulum$15.00
ilegal joven mezcal, aperol, falernum, lime juice, ancho reyes poblano liqueur
Italian Job$15.00
four roses bourbon, averno amaro, tahitian vanilla demerara syrup, orange bitters
Pretty In Pink$14.00
tito's vodka, strawberry puree, lemon juice, basil
Negroni di Cargo$15.00
chicago's own maplewood gin, campari, cynar, sweet vermouth
Apple Cider Spritz$14.00
aperol, apple cider, prosecco
Cargo- Rita$15.00
casamigos blanco tequila, lime juice, cointreau, simple syrup
S' Mores Chocolatini$16.00
godiva, bailey's, absolut vanilla, s'mores garnish

Draft

Seasonal Sangria$14.00
house-made red sangria, candied pear and berry garnish
Chi-Talian Mule$15.00
tito's vodka, house-made cranberry limoncello, lime, ginger beer

Red Bull

Red Bull$5.00
ask server for selection

Beer

Drafts

Guinness 4.2%$7.00
Peroni 5.1%$8.00
Lagunitas IPA 6.2%$8.00
Goose Island Neon Beer Hug IPA 7%$8.00
Goose Island 312, 4.2%$7.00
Revolution Fist City 5.5%$7.00
3 Floyds Gumball Head 5.6%$8.00
Pabst Blue Ribbon 4.8%$7.00
Sam Adams Seasonal 5.3%$8.00

Bottles

Allagash White 5.1%$9.00
Bud Light 4.2%$6.00
Coors Light 4.2%$6.00
Miller Lite 4.2%$6.00
Corona 4.5%$7.00
Stella Artois 5.2%$8.00
Sam Adams Boston Lager 5%$6.00
Michelob Ultra 4.2%$6.00
3 Floyds Zombie Dust 6.2%$9.00
Dog Fish Head 90 Min IPA 9%$9.00
Goose Island Matilda 7%$8.00
Lagunitas One Hitter Series: The Waldos' Special Ale Triple IPA 11.7%$12.00

Cans

Modelo Especial 4.4%$7.00
Pipe Works Ninja VS Unicorn Double IPA 8%$10.00
Solemn Oath Small Wave Hazy IPA 6.5%$7.00
Goose Island Tropical Beer Hug 9.9%$9.00
High Noon Peach 4.5%$8.00
High Noon Pineapple 4.5%$8.00
White Claw Black Cherry 5%$7.00
White Claw Mango 5%$7.00
Right Bee Semi-Dry Cider 6%$8.00
Angry Orchard Peach Mango Cider 5%$7.00

Wine

Bubbles

Candoni Prosecco, Veneto, Italy$12.00
La Marca Prosecco Rosé, Veneto, Italy$13.00
Chandon Brut, California$17.00
Veuve Cliquot Brut Champagne, France$126.00

White

Kim Crawford Sauv Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand$13.00
Hess Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California$12.00
Napa Cellars Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California$16.00
Caposaldo Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy$11.00
Firesteed Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon$13.00
The Palm Rosé by Whispering Angel Château d'Esclans, Provence, France$14.00
Pacific Rim Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington$11.00
Hampton Water Rosé, Languedoc, France$14.00

Red

Rodney Strong Cabernet, Sonoma, California$14.00
The Prisoner Unshackled Cabernet, California$18.00
Tall Dark Stranger Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina$13.00
Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, California$15.00
Rainstorm Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon$13.00
Banfi Col di Sasso Toscana, Toscana, Italy$11.00

What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Steve
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great pizza!!! Definitely would go back. Being in the back courtyard was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Food was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 …. waitress was a little distracted
LD
LauraD
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fun place but a bit loud for conversation. Pizza is much different for Chicago but really enjoyed it.
SR
SarahR
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was excellent! Food and drinks came out in a timely manner and our waitress was so sweet! Food was definitely good and would come back again
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience here! Good food and great vibes
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, our waitress was awesome at keeping up with the bottomless mimosas, had a lot of fun great place for brunch 👍
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pretty hot in the back area.
d
dwayne
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Drinks were really good, service was fantastic! Pizza was ok - vibe was fun but very loud
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience2
It took about 15 minutes for a waiter to come by to give us water. It was really hard to hear & very hot inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Server was really nice and helpful! Got the burger- it was okay. Should have tried the pizza!
HS
HanniS
Chicago
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Bar Cargo is a great spot to go and grab pizza, beer, and a good time with friends. It's a good place to watch sports games, have good apps + pizza, and has some good drink deals.
A
Ashley
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Great vibes. Will definitely be back!
D
Dave
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nolan provided amazing service which kept us there longer than expected (in a good way!). The pizza is almost a favorite of mine in the city and the bottomless drink deal for brunch is up there with the best.
J
Jocelyn
Des Moines
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Bar Cargo! I took my little brother and his girlfriend when they were visiting from out of town. They loved the pizza and the vibes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Not a huge food selection but enough to chose from. The food came out fast and was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Pizza was amazing
C
Clark
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious Roman style pizza in a casual bar setting. The crust is airy and light.
SM
SadeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on a Friday around 5pm and it was definitely a good time to go. There weren’t many people and it wasn’t too loud AND they had happy hour which is always a win! The staff was amazing and super friendly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite pizza
BK
BonnieK
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Went for the bottomless brunch which was fun! Service was good and the food was delicious. The mimosas were not very good, but the waitress was super nice and brought us cranberry and grapefruit juice to mix with the “champagne” to help out. It’s really bottom of the barrel stuff. Like way way lower than Korbel. They should offer an upgrade to lamarca!
M
Mejz
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pizza was delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was fun. I went on a Friday night with a few friends and we had a great time. Our waitress was very sweet . Oh the fried ravioli was pretty good too :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2022
overall3food1service1ambience1
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a great experience. Food was an A+. The service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Their pizza is dynamite! Always a go to spot in river north for a more casual vibe
B
Brian
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fun brunch spot for a friends get together
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall4food3service3ambience3
Enclosed patio dining was wet.
KC
KatieC
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food3service5ambience4
This is a great vibe for drinks after work. Patio was a little too warm though!
VV
VicenteV
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience3
A good place to go with friends to have drinks and eat some great pizzas or burgers. I would have lowered the music a little bit so you don't have to shout.
DG
DeniseG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Found this place through Tik Tok, and it did not disappoint. It was a great spot for brunch. The breakfast burrito was really good and so was their pizza. The servers were really friendly and the atmosphere was a lot of fun. Would definitely go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came with another couple and we shared a ceasar salad and the we had the hey pepe! It was amazing! Very tasty! We'll definitely be back!
JD
JamesD
Detroit
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Will be back!! Loved the pizza and the atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Me and my friends had a great time ! Food came out fast and hot, music was a little too loud but overall a good time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious and great environment.
LY
LeaY
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience3
Staff were friendly and service was great. Pizza was delicious! We'd definitely go back.
SM
StuartM
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, excellent service and good value. A winner all around.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food & the manager Cesar was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such an amazing time, got bottomless mimosas and were very well taken care of by all staff! Great atmosphere and amazing food and drinks! 10/10 made my birthday great!
N
Nic1
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were great! Drinks were a little small for the price. Atmosphere is fun and lively. Very short wait time for the food to arrive.
LA
LAVinCHI
Chicago
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and atmosphere
TS
TimS
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a good time at Bar Cargo. The staff always takes care of us.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bar Cargo using the Order Online button. Bar Cargo also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Bar Cargo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-0065.

Bar Cargo is rated 4.8 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(312) 929-0065

Delivery

Order online

605 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

Cross street
Ohio St
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Pizza Bar, Pizzeria, Sports Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Blue Line stop: Clark/Lake Brown Line stop: Chicago OR Merchandise Mart CTA Bus Line: 156 to LaSalle & Ontario
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barcargo.com/
Phone number
(312) 929-0065
Private party facilities
Please visit barcargo.com/events

Bar Cargo

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Nutella Pizza

Fried Ravioli

Cargo Wings

Appetizers

Burrata$16.00

Fried Ravioli$13.00

Hey Meatballs$14.00

Fried Calamari$16.00

Prosciu-Dough$15.00

Nachos$15.00

Cargo Wings$15.00

Chicken Strips$14.00

Chips & Guac$13.00

Popcorn Shrimp$16.00

Hummus$13.00

Cheese Curds$13.00

Loaded Waffle Fries$13.00

Salads

Pear & Arugula$15.00

Chicken Caesar$15.00

Chop Chop$15.00

Southwest$15.00

More

Buffalo Chicken Wrap$16.00

BLT Chicken Wrap$16.00

Classic Burger$16.00

Meatball Sandwich$16.00

The Italian Stallion$16.00

Stefani's Roman Pizza

Red

The Queen

Hot Hot Hot

Saus Shroom

Cargo Garden

Hey Pepe

Cargo Combo

The Chicago

White

Cheese Please

Fun Guy

The Roman

Popeye & Truffle Oil

Buffalo Bill

The Cookout

The Julianna

CBT

Dessert

Nutella Pizza$18.00

Bomboloni$10.00

Cocktails

Signature

Purple Rain G&T$15.00

Taste of Tulum$15.00

Italian Job$15.00

Pretty In Pink$14.00

Negroni di Cargo$15.00

Apple Cider Spritz$14.00

Cargo- Rita$15.00

S' Mores Chocolatini$16.00

Draft

Seasonal Sangria$14.00

Chi-Talian Mule$15.00

Red Bull

Red Bull$5.00

Beer

Drafts

Guinness 4.2%$7.00

Peroni 5.1%$8.00

Lagunitas IPA 6.2%$8.00

Goose Island Neon Beer Hug IPA 7%$8.00

Goose Island 312, 4.2%$7.00

Revolution Fist City 5.5%$7.00

3 Floyds Gumball Head 5.6%$8.00

Pabst Blue Ribbon 4.8%$7.00