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Merkle's Bar & Grill

Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
3516 N.Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60657
773-244-1025
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This Wrigleyville bar and grill opened Dec. 2004 (in a former Billy Goat tavern) to serve classic American fare, including homemade burgers and fries, three different flavors of wings, chicken sandwiches, wraps and warm chocolate chip cookies, served with a cold glass of milk. Dark mahogany wood, a marble bar and rare black and white photos give the place a nostalgic feel, but the 11 plasma HDTVs keep this tavern in the present day. Steps from Wrigley Field, Merkle's is a pre- and post-game spot for Cub fans and plays host to loyal Illinois and Iowa alumni.
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Getting There

Cross Streets:
Clark/Addison
Parking:
Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Street Parking Difficult: metered.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: Clark/Addison. Red Line Train: Addison.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday though Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday.
Cuisine:
Bar Food, Burgers, and American Traditional and Classic
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$ (Under $9)
Reservations:
Accepted. For 8 or more.
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Bar Style:
Neighborhood and Sports

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Live Music:
Yes. Call for schedule.
Features:
Catering, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Kitchen open until 1 a.m. Sun.-Fri.; until 2 a.m. Sat. T-shirts, hats, etc.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
No
Seating :
For 80

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5


"My home away from home"

arozier from Wrigleyville - January 13, 2008

Merkles is the best. My friends and I always go here if we want a chill week night out or a nice start to a weekend night. The staff are so friendl...

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"5 Star Bar"

T Hawk from River West - November 20, 2007

Without a doubt the best Wrigleyville Bar. Without the pomp and circumstance of other bars in the area, Merkles offers a neighborhood feel with gre...

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"I had not been to..."

Cubs Fan from Chicago, IL - April 3, 2007

I had not been to Merkles in a long time. Probably since last Cubs season. I went for a friends birthday party a couple weeks ago and it was as gre...

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