Merkle's Bar & Grill
4.5
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- 3516 N.Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-244-1025
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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"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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"My home away from home"
By 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"
By 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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