Mad River Bar & Grille
3.5
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 2909 N. Sheffield Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-935-7500
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Packed on the weekends with mid to late 20-somethings, this neighborhood joint finds Lakeview's pulse in an area swarming with underwhelming frat bars. Over 20 flatscreens keeps you buzzing along with weekend DJ sets. Mad River also hosts Guitar Hero and trivia nights. Throw a party either on the private balcony or in the fireside area complete with, you guessed it, a cozy fireplace. Look for Vermont ski resort decor that includes a 35-foot coppertop bar, giant antler chandelier and woodwork galore.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Sheffield and George.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Valet. Valet Parking: $8
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8-Halsted, 76-Diversey. Brown Line Train: Diversey or Wellington.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. For private parties, or dinner for 10 or more.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood and Sports
- Music Style:
- Hip Hop and Top 40
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. DJs on weekends.
- Games:
- Trivia. Guitar Hero
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities, Dance Floor, and Fireplace. Two private event areas.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Capacity:
- 203
- Delivery:
- No
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"The bouncers are a joke."
By Wrigles from Wrigleyville, June 1, 2009
If you're looking to be treated rudely by bouncers from the beginning of the night to the end feel free to check this place out. Recently went ther...
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"Good times!"
By Choconut76 from River North, January 10, 2009
Went here last night for the first time. They played a variety of fun music - which I think is key. We got there early and by the place was packed...
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"There is no way its better than 1"
By steveinlakeview from Lakeview, October 10, 2008
Service is BAD...i dont just mean bad - i mean....my friends tried to warn me and I was still suprised by how bad it was. Not to mention its a U o...
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Calendar of Events
Mad River Bar & Grille
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Dirty Bingo
11/17/2009 - 8:00 PM -
Dirty Bingo
12/01/2009 - 8:00 PM -
Dirty Bingo
12/15/2009 - 8:00 PM
Deals & Specials
- $3 Absolut cocktails, $10 domestic buckets, half-price burgers
- $3 Bud product bottles and 312 drafts, $2 tacos, $5 guacamole dip and chips
- $1 domestic drafts, $3 Jim Beam shots and cocktails, $3 Blue Moon pints, $3 Coors Light bottles, $2 chicken or beef sliders
- $3 domestic bottles, $4 bombs, $6 Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, $7 pizza with a pint
- $2 domestic drafts, $3 well cocktails, $8 domestic pitchers, $15 domestic buckets, $4-$7 Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, $5 burger baskets
- $6 beer brats, $6 Italian beef sandwiches
