Merkle's Bar & Grill: User Reviews

5 Star Bar
By T Hawk from River West, November 20, 2007

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Without a doubt the best Wrigleyville Bar. Without the pomp and circumstance of other bars in the area, Merkles offers a neighborhood feel with great drink specials and great service. Unlike other places in the area, they do not herd people in and out and the door staff don't come with the over bloated ego's. The owners are all out and present to meet and greet the customers and address any questions that come there way. Definetly a must go for all pre & post game Cubs, Bears, & Illini Games!

I had not been to...
By Cubs Fan from Chicago, IL, April 3, 2007

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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 great as always. I now remember why it became my favorite pre and post Cub game bar. The onle REAL bar in wrigley

BY FAR the BEST sports...
By James from Chicago, IL, January 15, 2007

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BY FAR the BEST sports bar in Wrigleyville. Some of the nicest service I have ever had in Chicago. The food is second to none in that area, and I have eaten in many Wrigleyville sports bars. The Nachos are amazing, and I am a regular for their 20 cent wings on Wednesdays.

Good Food, Good Service and...
By Bears Fan from Chicago, il, December 13, 2006

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Good Food, Good Service and a ton of Bears Fan. What's not to like

I am going to have...
By Skipbash from Los Angeles, CA, October 31, 2006

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I am going to have to agree with Kelly ^^, I was in Chicago visiting some friends from LA, and I have to say Merkle's threw one of the best Halloween Parties I have ever been to. We came back on Sunday for football and Merkle's didn't disappoint! I will be here every time I visit. Thanks Merkle's!

The Halloween Party was the...
By Kelly from Chicago, October 31, 2006

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The Halloween Party was the best one I have ever been too. I have always had fun at Merkle's in the past but Halloween was the best.

One of the hidden gems...
By Ken T. from Chicago, IL, October 15, 2006

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One of the hidden gems of Wrigleyville if not all of Chicago. Went with some friends to watch NFL football last Sunday and was pleased to see that they have a brunch menu each Sunday. Awesome hangover cure. I recommend the Butkus Burrito. Very friendly service. The food may be the best bar food around.

The best place to watch...
By Eric from Chicago, IL, October 7, 2006

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The best place to watch NFL football on Sundays in Wrigleyville! Our crew started going there this season and we haven't missed a Sunday since. The food is better then every bar in the area (trust me, I've lived here for years), the staff is fun, and the Bloody Mary's are to die for! See you Sunday.

Merkle's is hands down the...
By Jennifer from Chicago, IL, September 17, 2006

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Merkle's is hands down the best place to watch Iowa games - the place is decked out in Hawkeye stuff and they play the fight songs and seem to be really into it!