Will's Northwoods Inn
4.0
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3030 N. Racine Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657-4231
- 773-528-4400
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spot it from the street; just look for the 9-foot-tall fiberglass moose at the entrance. When the weather's nice, a sideyard beer garden with its own log cabin-style bar seats 150. Inside, plenty of Wisconsinalia adds to the effect, from a canoe and cross-country skis to an antique piano and plenty of trophy fish. In fact, all that's missing is a party of weatherbeaten hunters; taking their place is a diehard group of neighborhood thirtysomethings who order from a sizable selection of beer, including such typical Wisconsin suds as Leinenkugel's, Mickey's Big Mouth, Pabst Blue Ribbon and Point. It's a safe bet you'll find the booths and tables jammed with Packer fans and Badger fans, plus the occasional Chicago Blackhawks hockey team player.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Racine Avenue and Nelson Street
- Parking:
- Street. Street parking possible
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by #9 Ashland bus. CTA bus: #9 Ashland. Brown Line train: Wellington.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and Pizza
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes. In the beer garden
- Admission Price:
- No cover
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood and Sports
- Recreation and Sports Activities:
- Darts
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Offbeat
- Games:
- Pool Tables, Darts, Trivia, and Video Games
- Features:
- Late Night and On-site Merchandise
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Beer garden seats 150
- Seating :
- Approximately 80 at bar stools and cocktail tables.
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"Really?"
By youtworules from Lincoln Park, September 21, 2009
If you like Douche Bags.... This is totally the spot for you. Everyone in the bar was totally smashed on a Wed night. The bartender was rude from...
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"Treated like crap"
By ehhahn2 from Lakeview, June 28, 2009
I was accused of having a fake ID and then treated like the scum of the earth. I'm glad that my phone died and that the guy working the door would...
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"WNI"
By rgillam from Bucktown, December 13, 2008
What's not to like about this place. No real menu, but they do have grocery store brand pizza's on request which are comedically good. Also popco...
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