The Motel Bar
2.8
- Neighborhood: River North
- 600 W. Chicago Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-822-2900
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Chicago and Larrabee.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street, and Valet. Paid Lot: Across the street and in the building.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 66 Chicago.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday
4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 6 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday; kitchen closes at 1 a.m. every night.
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Cocktail list features Manhattans, Sidecars and other classic cocktails.
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Neighborhood
Features
- Live Music:
- No. Jukebox
- Features:
- Free Admission and Late Night
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities and Wifi. No on-site store. Entire bar may be reserved for private parties. Free wireless access.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Room for 70
- Seating :
- Capacity: 100
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"Bad Form"
AW126 from River North - July 14, 2008
I've been a regular of Motel bar since it opened in spite of the slow service, so-so food and high-priced cocktails. I liked it for its atmosphere ...
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"Overpiced! "
Notorious E from River North - April 17, 2008
OK scene I guess... Drinks were very expensive and I was overcharged by the bartender for the overpriced drinks! I received some explanation about ...
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"It just keeps getting better and better..."
vingewan from Gold Coast - January 4, 2008
Seriously. The more times that I go to the Motel Bar, the more I grow to love it even more! This is a pretty big deal because I rarely find a place...
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Calendar of Events
The Motel Bar
-
Peruvian Independence Day Fundraiser
8/02/2008 - 7:00 PM
Deals & Specials
- $4 Amstel Light and Heineken bottles, $5 Stoli cocktails, $6 half-pound burgers with fries
- $6 taco night
- Michelle L'Amour and the Star and Garter Burlesque
- $5 Absolut cocktails, $8 blackened catfish sandwich, DJ Scott Lucas of Local H spins rock and alternative 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
- $3 Jim Beam shots, DJ Brock spins new wave, '80s and rock 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
- $3 Goose Island drafts, $5 Trejo mojitos, $8 Cuban sandwiches
- $5 Skyy cocktails, $5 Martin Miller cocktails, $5 Guinness drafts, $8 burritos
- DJs spin 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
