Farragut's
- Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 5240 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-728-4903
There has been a bar at 5240 N. Clark St. ever since 1933, the year Prohibition was repealed. Farragut's, which opened in February 1997, is the fourth in a line that started with the Andersonville Inn. Anna Benedetto, Farragut's owner, knows this because she grew up in the neighborhood, and remembers when Andersonville was THE neighborhood bar on this stretch of Clark Street. Now, Benedetto wants Farragut's to fill the same function. After taking over from the previous owners, who ran a Jamaican bar called Soul Jam, Benedetto put in big, welcoming windows which open out to the street on hot summer days. The vintage interior remains, and a good mix of local regulars keep this neighborhood bar full.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Foster.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Clark #22, Foster #92. Red Line Train: Berwyn.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 3 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- No
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Features:
- Free Admission. No food.
- Facilities:
- Arcade. Golf, Trivia.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Seating :
- For 50
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"I've lived in the hood..."
By Chris from Andersonville, IL, June 29, 2006
I've lived in the hood for a while and cam upon this place one evening...GREAT drink specials and even on regular nights the drinks are very reason...
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"This is just a neighborhood..."
By Christine from Chicago, IL, January 7, 2006
This is just a neighborhood bar, but the people are friendly and the service is good. They really make an effort to get to know you, and many of t...
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"In a neighborhood that has..."
By Bill from Chicago, IL, June 28, 2005
In a neighborhood that has been losing it's long time local establishments due to regentrification, Farraguts is a great place to go to experience ...
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