Bar Louie - River North - Chicago, IL 60610 | Metromix Chicago

Bar Louie



Neighborhood: River North
226 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60610
312-337-3313
Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
The menu at Bar Louie, which caters to a 20-30 year old clientele, many of whom are employed by local bars and restaurants, features a healthy selection of sandwiches such as the muffuletta, a mix of salami, smoked ham, provolone and spicy olive mix on focaccia bread, and the signature burger topped with grilled onions, mozzarella cheese and giardiniera sauce. The menu also offers appetizers such as buffalo wings, calamari and quesadillas. The kitchen is open until an hour before closing. The room, with dark wood paneling and accented by colorful tile and mirrored shards, is long and narrow and dominated by a long bar. Tables are available both inside and outside on the sidewalk during clement weather. Two televisions at either end of the bar get little notice. Music selection is based on whatever the bartender of the moment feels like popping into the CD player behind the bar.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Chicago between Wells and Franklin.
Parking:
Street Parking Difficult
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 66 Chicago. Brown Line Train: Chicago Stop.
Wheelchair Access:
No

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-4 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-5 a.m. Saturday.
Cuisine:
Bar Food and American Contemporary
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Reservations:
Not Accepted
Alcohol:
Full Bar. A martini haven.
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Lounge and Neighborhood
Audience:
Adults / 18+

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Free Admission, Kids Menu, and Late Night
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Specialties:
Martinis, hamburgers, Buffalo wings.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Delivery:
No
Seating :
About a dozen tables; bar seating for 25

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"Happy Hour"

By Rachel W from Orlando, April 9, 2009

Great Happy Hour! $3 beer, $4 wines, and $5 martinis. I try to get there right around 4pm to take advantage of the full 3 hours of this happy hour....

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"Fun night out"

By egermata from South Loop, March 3, 2008

I went here with a group of friends on a Wednesday night. We originally planned to go to Martini Ranch, but for some reason it was closed. We dec...

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"I'm stuck here as a..."

By Mark from Chicago, IL, March 13, 2007

I'm stuck here as a regular now! It may not be the most glamorous place in town but they work with what they've got. The 1st time I came in was bec...

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