Hungry Brain
This eclectic Roscoe Village neighborhood pub provides a fun, laid-back environment for those seeking a non-sports bar experience. Mismatched furniture, paintings and dim lighting give the bar a hip, local feel, so expect young, artsy clientele, many of whom are musicians and actors. The building used to house an improv comedy theater; today the stage is used on Sundays for jazz improv performances. There's also a spacious beer garden, wide music selection on the jukebox, and a nightly visit from the tamale man.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Belmont & Western.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Belmont #77, Western #49
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Alternative, Pop, and Rock
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes. Jazz Improv on Sundays; occasionl live acts on Tuesday. Call for details.
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. T-shirts available. No food.
- Facilities:
- Arcade. Arkanoid & Pac Man.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Beer garden seats 43
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"No Pitchers"
By jw2774 from lakeview, May 23, 2009
They don't like obnoxious people here, I noticed last night. It is a neighborhood dive, so don't bring your American Express card.
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"Awesome..."
By hotmetaldobermans from polish madness on belmont, May 20, 2008
Went to see "Otherwise Harmless" by Citizens Relief. It was great! An hour of fast dialogue and ridiculous storytelling madness. I couldn'...
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"EVERYONE GO HERE NOW. TELL..."
By Mark Mullen from St. Louis, MO, March 14, 2005
EVERYONE GO HERE NOW. TELL YOUR FRIENDS. SO AWESOME.
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