Bird's Nest
4.0
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2500 N. Southport Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-472-1502
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Imagine some fraternity brothers dreaming up a bar from the basement of their frat house--what they'd probably come up with is something like Bird's Nest, furnished with beer company decor on the walls, a pool table, vintage video games and, in the back room, a small stage surrounded by couches for live entertainment on Tuesday nights. Actually, this neighborhood spot does not draw frat-house refugees as much as its nearby Lincoln Park counterparts do. On most nights, tight-knit groups of friends gather around the tall bar tables to share conversation and heaping plates of appetizers. There's also a strong contingent from Chicago's earthy/crunchy crowd that gravitates to the back room for the weeknight acoustic music sets.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Southport and Altgeld.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 74-Fullerton.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; noon-3 a.m. Saturday; noon-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and Burgers
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full bar.
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- $3 on weeknights (for back room only); $5 on Saturday (entire bar)
- Bar Style:
- Brewpub, Comedy, and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Acoustic, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, and Soul
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Food:
- Typical bar appetizers and sandwiches.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts
- Specialties:
- Chicken wings.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Approximately 60 seats at table, bar and on couches.
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"Trivia"
By snick from ukranian village, August 9, 2009
They now have trivia here on Tuesday nights. And half price glasses of wine! Great service - waitress and bartender both super friendly.
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"Too Few Staff = Poor Service"
By Brookfield Bill from Brookfield, July 30, 2008
I am a member of a group of basketball players searching for a new home saloon after playing our weekly Tuesday game. Bird's Nest was given...
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"hidden gem"
By blasco from logan square, April 29, 2008
Stopped by for the first time on a Sunday night. I went for the .25 cent wings to see what all the hype was about and I must say, we were no less t...
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