Kelsey's
1.7
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
- 2265 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614-3717
- 773-348-1666
Kelsey's is a double-identity bar. Weeknights it's a low-key neighborhood spot. The long bar, subdued jukebox music and backlit liquor bottles create an intimate stage for groups immersed in friendly conversation. On weekends, however, the bouncers shoehorn in a capacity crowd of twentysomethings and it can be a challenge to get from one end of the bar to the other with drink intact. Kelsey's shares a kitchen and satellite feeds with its next-door neighbor, sports bar Kendall's, so Kelsey's visitors get most of the benefits of Kendall's (a bar menu and television access to sporting events) without the often-rowdy Kendall's crowd. There's also a cramped room downstairs with a small bar that can be used for private parties and a couple of vintage arcade games for added diversion.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Lincoln and Fullerton
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Paid lot: on Lincoln Avenue. Street parking difficult.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Lincoln #11. Red Line train: Fullerton. Brown Line train: Fullerton. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday; 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; noon-2 a.m. Sunday
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood, Sports, and College
Features
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Features:
- Late Night. Downstairs room available for private parties.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover Card
- Seating :
- 40
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Rate Kelsey's
"Terrible staff"
By shakiravan from Gold coast, June 22, 2009
Really rude staff. I refuse to ever go there again.
Report This Review"I went to Kelsey's last..."
By John Naks from Chicago, IL, February 9, 2006
I went to Kelsey's last night and it seemed like something was different though I couldn't put my finger on exactly what it was. It took me a while...
Report This Review"I've been here a few..."
By Maggie S from Chicago, IL, August 18, 2003
I've been here a few times and have always gotten great service, even on a busy Saturday night. Kelsey's is a great place to get a drink, c...
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Deals & Specials
- $1 burgers (4-10 p.m.), $3 domestic bottles and all drafts
- $2.50 Sam Adams drafts, $3 domestic bottles, all drafts and well drinks, $6.50 large pizzas
- $3 domestic bottles, all drafts and well drinks, 30 cent jumbo wings (4-10 p.m.)
- $1 domestic bottles, $4 Svedka cocktails, $5 select bombs and Jameson shots
- $2.50 Dos Equis drafts, $3 domestic bottles and drafts, $5 Svedka cocktails
- $3 domestic bottles and drafts, $5 Absolut cocktails
- $1 Miller Lite and Coors Light bottles, $2 well drinks, $3 select bombs, $5 select cocktails







