Merkle's Bar & Grill
4.5
from - Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- 3516 N.Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-244-1025
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
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.
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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"the best service ever"
By buskethead from lakeview, November 13, 2008
I love this joint. I go there whenever I can, even if it means flying solo. The Bar staff pours a mean drink and the specials throughout the week a...
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"Merkle's is SOLID"
By GrossmanSucks from Wrigleyville, September 12, 2008
Merkle's is by far the best bar in Wrigleyville, including the Southport area too! The food there is waaaaaay above bar food standards. Their buffa...
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"This bar is not good!"
By willyp from bucktown, September 10, 2008
This bar has the worst kitchen staff, meanest doorman, uncompromising management and make it difficult to put money in their register. They mispla...
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Deals & Specials
- $5 bombs
- $4 Absolut cocktails, $5 bombs, $15 food-and-drink package (6-9 p.m.)
- $2 grilled cheese sandwiches, $13 domestic buckets
- $3 half-pound burgers, $3 you-call-it cocktails
- 25 cent jumbo wings, $10 domestic pitchers
- $3 bottles, $3 Jack Daniel's cocktails, $4 bombs, $5 appetizers
- 25 cent wings, $12 domestic buckets
- $4 Jameson shots
