Wise Fools Pub
- 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. Following a stint in the ’90s as a frat-boy favorite under a new name, the 21st Century saw the haunt return to its former glory by focusing on live tunes. A complete 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 the stage, 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. Steel-tipped darts, Golden Tee and an assortment of other crowd pleasers keep regulars entertained.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Belden Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid Lot: Children's Memorial lot for $6
- 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. Monday through Friday; 5:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; closed Sundays.
- Cuisine:
- No food, but patrons should feel free to bring anything they want inside
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Cover for live music ranges from $3 to $10
- Bar Style:
- Music
- Music Style:
- Rock, Alternative, Country, Indie, and Pop
Features
- ATM:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Private party packages available.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Two to three nights a week.
- Games:
- Darts and Video Games. Bean bags, GoldenTee, SilverStrike, Big Buck Hunter, Megatouch, Guitar Hero and more.
- Food:
- No food, but bar has menus of local carry-out and delivery joints. Patrons should also feel free to bring food in.
- Features:
- Live Performances, Disc Jockey, and Local Bands
- Facilities:
- Wifi
- Worth Noting:
- Look for more rock acts to start showing up on the live music line-up. Sunday night is Industry Night.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover Card
- Capacity:
- 200
- Seating :
- 25 seats at bar, plenty of standing room.
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"WOW!"
Rocco from Bucktown - June 30, 2008
I wish this place would have done this years ago, it's about time that Wise Fools updated its image. The place looks great, the beers are awesome ...
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"Changed for the better"
Cat126 from Bucktown - May 28, 2008
I've always frequented Wise Fools for good live, local music and was afraid that'd change with the new owners and decor inside. I finally got to se...
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"Great Beer Selection"
BeerLover from Lincoln Park - May 15, 2008
It is nice to have a cool bar with awesome beer on the street. They are open during the day, so I like to grab a beer and watch a game.
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