Citizen Bar
2.9
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 364 W. Erie St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-640-1156
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
When alfresco fever sweeps Chicago every summer, expect heat seekers to flock to this River North spot to sip and soak up the sun on this bar's rooftop deck and side patio. Inside, look for a contemporary blue-and-white color scheme and booth seating inside; outside boasts plenty of patio furniture. Once known for a hefty wine list and a fancy Italian-inspired menu, Citizen has shifted toward a more classic Chicago bar atmosphere with the addition of more sports-airing TVs, draft and bottled beer and a menu of contemporary American bar eats, from mac and cheese bites to thin-crust pizza to wings.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Brown Line Train: Chicago Ave.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; noon-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch. Late-night menu served until close
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- No cover
- Bar Style:
- Lounge, Neighborhood, and Sports
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Will accommodate private parties
- Average Drink Price:
- $6
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. A combined 5,500 square feet of outdoor space on the rooftop deck and side patio.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- 70 inside
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"Condescending Citizen"
By EChang from Greektown, May 26, 2009
Went here for the first time after DailyCandy Chicago published a coupon with Citizen for "half-price pizzas". I would have never gone here for pi...
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"Rooftop is fun but the rest isn't.."
By ChicagoRockSTAR from Lincoln Park/Lakeview, April 22, 2009
This place thinks they're upscale, but it's kind of crappy. They're selection of alcohol is very poor... No Stoli, No Absolut, No Sky, No Effen, No...
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"Roof Deck good views everywhere"
By MarcusTsu from River North, August 21, 2008
Fun time on Tuesday, typically slow nite. Katy on RoofDeck was great server. Cool drinks, prompt service and great looking crowd. Plus good to see ...
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Calendar of Events
Citizen Bar
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Black Wednesday at Citizen Bar
11/25/2009 - 8:00 PM -
New Year's Eve at Citizen Bar
12/31/2009 - 9:00 PM
Deals & Specials
- 50 cent jumbo wings, $5 bombs, $10 Miller Lite pitchers, $15 Miller and Coors Light buckets, $4 pre-kickoff breakfast, $6 pizzas
- Half-price sandwiches, half-price drinks
- $1 mini-burgers, $2 all drafts, $3 SoCo Lime shots
- $3 Absolut and Malibu cocktails, $15 Corona and Corona Light buckets, DJ open turntable (9 p.m.)
- 50 cent jumbo wings, $3 Bud Light stadium cups, $4 Jameson cocktails, $5 Bud Light pitchers and Absolut bloody marys, $15 Bud family buckets, $6 pizzas
- $15 domestic buckets
- $5 lunch menu 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 50 cent jumbo wings, $5 bomb shots and Absolut bloody marys, $6 pizzas, $10 Miller Lite pitchers, $15 Miller Light and Coors Light buckets
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