Wise Fools Pub
4.7
from - Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2270 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-929-1300
After opening as an anything-goes music venue in 1968, this brick-walled pub saw more than two decades of success with South Side blues legends like Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor taking the stage. A remodel in 2008 brought Wise Fools Pub to the modern age: Six flat-screen TVs keep sports fans happy, a state-of-the-art sound system pumps up the volume when rock bands take on occasional Thursday and Friday nights, and the tattered wood that was both charming and run-down was replaced by diamond plating and stainless steel accents. Two full bars keep the crowd watered with 30 draft selections and more than 45 beers by the bottle. Dog owners, your pooches are more than welcome here -- in fact, you'll often spot owner Chris Perry's mastiff hanging out with the regulars.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Belden Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #73 Armitage, #74 Fullerton, #8 Halsted, #7 Lincoln. Red Line Train: Fullerton Avenue.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Both front door and washrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Noon-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; noon-3 a.m. Saturday
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- $5 cover for live music nights Thursdays and Fridays
- Bar Style:
- Music and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Rock, Alternative, Indie, and Pop
Features
- ATM:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Private party packages available.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Cover bands on Fridays
- Games:
- Darts, Video Games, and Pool Tables. Bean bags, Big Buck Hunter, Megatouch, Guitar Hero and more.
- Food:
- No food, but staff has menus of local carry-out and delivery joints.
- Features:
- Disc Jockey. On Saturday nights
- Worth Noting:
- Dog-friendly
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Capacity:
- 99
- Seating :
- For 40
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"WIse fools pub"
By KimD from lincoln park, November 5, 2009
walked into this bar one day on a total whim and ended up staying there for the rest of the afternoon/night. Got to meet the bar's owner super nic...
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"Free Brunch Sunday and HOT bartenders"
By seano from Lincoln Park, October 29, 2009
Walked into this bar one sunday trying to find a new spot for the bears game. this bar had $2 drafts free bacon and free brunch. not to mention i w...
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"Hidden Gem in LIncoln Park"
By allybear from lincoln park, October 22, 2009
Wandered into this bar not expecting anything and was totally surprised! I was there for the "Doggy Happy Hour" so cute! I stayed for the band "S...
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