Empire Liquors
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1566 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-278-1600
(18 ratings)
Located next to Double Door in the old Reservation Blues space, this Wicker Park spot exudes a hipster-cool, dive bar-chic attitude courtesy of Matt Eisler and crew, who carried on the "Liquors" name--Lincoln Park sports bar Victory Liquors is part of the family. Pick your poison: Empire serves everything from beer to champagne to create-your-own spiked Italian sodas. A laidback atmosphere gets amped up when DJs hit the booth in the far corner and the crowd moves to the beats in the back room. Dark walls and dim lighting, concrete bar top, wall-mounted antlers, metallic walls with stenciling, Gothic archways and a herringbone slate floor create a raw yet sleek and contemporary environment that speaks to the neighborhood's edgy personality. In the back, a corner nook lined with benches caters to more private parties, but tree stump tables create a more down-to-earth VIP vibe.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Blue Line: Damen. CTA bus: #72 North, #50 Damen.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday through Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- No cover
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and DJ
- Music Style:
- Dance, Disco, House, Rock, and Hip Hop
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Bustling, Fun And Flirty, and Noise Level
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- "Gangster" booth in back seats 17; bar available for private events
- Features:
- Disc Jockey
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
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"Great spot. Love the..."
nicki from Chicago, IL - May 8, 2007
Great spot. Love the decor, fantastic music and friendly staff. It was a bit hot in there, but they say the a/c will be fixed next week.
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"Tried to get in on..."
Bar Lover from Chicago, IL - April 27, 2007
Tried to get in on a weekend, granted it was late but they wouldn't even let my friend in to use the restroom while we waited in line. RUDE bounce...
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"I love this bar. It's..."
Kate from Chicago, IL - April 1, 2007
I love this bar. It's club, but without that Lincoln Park yuppie vibe. Most of the DJs are awesome, the drinks are reasonably priced, and the bart...
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