Boss Bar
3.5
from - Neighborhood: River North
- 420 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-527-1203
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
The Boss Bar (a wall mural of "Hizzoner" Richard J. Daley greets customers) is River North's late-night hangout, which caters to the eclectic mix of people, both young and old, who frequent it. By 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning it can get weird, but it's generally a laid-back, shot-and-a-beer, regular crowd that enjoys conversation (a woman bartender said that she and her friends would "never think twice about coming here alone.") Besides the name, mural and a couple pix of "Da Mayor," there's really no theme; the always popular shite walls with green trim, copper ceiling, the odd beer sign, a skyline poster, four televisions for sports and typical pictures of drunken revelry. But they do have a good classic rock and decent alternative CD jukebox.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Hubbard.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by Chicago Transit Authority buses (routes 22 Clark, 65 Grand); Brown Line elevated trains (Merchandise Mart stop); taxicabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11-4 a.m. Monday through Friday; 11-5 a.m. Saturday; 2 p.m.-4 a.m. Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Bar menu.
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Food:
- Good bar menu of burgers, pizza, salads, appetizers, hot and cold deli sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, steak kebabs.
- Features:
- Afterhours, Free Admission, and On-site Merchandise. Cigars, cigarettes. Private parties for up to 100 people.
- Facilities:
- Arcade. No pets.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Five tables sidewalk in front of storefront.
- Delivery:
- Yes. Food only within three-block radius; minimum order $10; $1 delivery charge.
- Seating :
- Tables and chairs; 25 stools at the bar.
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"Where did this Bar come from..."
By FoodiezintheHood from Lakeview, April 16, 2008
Horrible bar. Expensive beers, loud music, bartenders look stuck up. I would never go back I would not even give it a one star but I had to give...
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"Outstanding corner bar"
By Vic / Cheryl from Chicago, November 28, 2007
Stopped in late one night for a quick drink and ended up staying for a few hours. Staff and bartenders very nice and helpful, had conversations wi...
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"Great place to people watch..."
By steve p from chicago, il, January 19, 2007
Great place to people watch and awesome food.
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