Houndstooth has been in operation since 2006, and was originally located a short block to the north at 3438 N. Clark St. before moving to its current space. It is well-known as a country bar and especially as the spot for Alabama college football fans.
"Whether you were kicking back with friends, celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a Crimson Tide game, or simply unwinding after a long day, Houndstooth Saloon always greeted you with a warm and welcoming vibe," the chamber wrote. But in addition to the pandemic, the Chicago Transit Authority Red & Purple Modernization project – which has been under way virtually right overhead – took away both seating and foot traffic, the chamber noted.