Nisei Lounge
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- 3439 N. Sheffield Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-525-0557
The Nisei Lounge is a little bit out of the way from Wrigley Field but well worth the walk. With bottled beers for $3 - $4 (there are 30 of them) and $3.50 well drinks every day, it's also one of the less expensive spots in the area. Its name is a reminder that 40-some years ago, it was one of the few bars in town where people of Japanese descent could comfortably congregate. These days it draws customers of every ethnicity. Its jukebox features music of Eric Clapton, Duke Ellington and R.E.M.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Sheffield and Clark.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Accessible by nearby city bus and elevated train; taxicabs available.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
11 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday and Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday, Monday 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. (open at 11 a.m. if Cubs are playing)
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood
Features
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Specialties:
- Monthly specials on bottled beer.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express and Visa
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"I can't believe how many..."
By Chicago J from Chicago, IL, April 27, 2005
I can't believe how many times I walked by and missed this place! A buddy clued me in and I've been back several times. Good service, unpretentious...
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"This bar and Lange's (Southport..."
By Derek Schmitz from Chicago, IL, January 6, 2004
This bar and Lange's (Southport and Cornelia) are the two best places ever!
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" By far my favorite bar..."
By Jen M from Chicago, IL, December 26, 2002
By far my favorite bar in the city! I have been going there on and off for years and always feel welcome when I walk in the door! The bartenders ...
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