Cortland's Garage
3.9
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1645 W. Cortland St.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-862-7877
Wicker Park and Bucktown are booming, but not all nightlife revolves around the six-corners intersection. Cortland's Garage provides the neighborhood with a cozy, off-the-beaten-path spot for cocktails. The folks behind Goodbar and Loft Six Ten spruced up and stripped down the former Leopard Lounge. Exposed brick walls and a mirror-backed bar keep things clean and simple; a DJ spins from an elevated corner booth; flat-screen TVs showcase the big games; and a front garage-door facade keeps the fresh air flowing. The garage element carries over into the mechanic-themed cocktail menu and black-and-white garage photos on the wall, but that's as far as the theme goes at this down-to-earth spot.
A food menu debuted in fall '08, brimming with tasty burgers courtesy of former Cafe Le Coq chef Jim August. Options go far beyond standard, from a white cheddar and sprout-topped veggie burger on a whole-grain bun to an Italian burger with pesto mayo, roasted red peppers and provolone. The best accompaniment? Fries, for sure. Options range from spicy chili-lime to parmesan.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
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CTA Bus: #9 Ashland, #73 Armitage.
Metra Train: Clybourn.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sunday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Dance and Disco
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. DJs spin after 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; jazz vocalist on Tuesday; open mic on Wednesday; acoustic tunes from 5-8 p.m. Friday.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Back lounge for 30 to 80; entire bar can be rented for parties of up to 250
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
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"Cortlands Waters...."
unitedbacon from unitedbacon - February 24, 2008
Great Bar, Hot Staff, Sensational music...it makes the place great right? Perhaps not. The crowd was an average mix and several from the area...t...
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"Fun and Laid Back"
Benny from Bucktown - November 24, 2007
I've been to Cortland's 3x. It gets really busy Thursday-Saturday. The music is great and not to loud. All beers are $3 Sunday-Thursday so it's ...
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"Been there a couple times,..."
Sid da Squid from Chicago, IL - June 15, 2007
Been there a couple times, always had a great time. Never ate the food so I couldn't tell ya how it is. But the ladies there are friendly and aren'...
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