The Grand Central
3.3
from - Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 950 W. Wrightwood Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 773-832-4000
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This retro sports lounge got its name from its NYC train station-like decor, but the subway tile walls have since been replaced with old-fashioned wallpaper. Crowds in their 20s and early 30s come to hang out and watch sports on the 29 plasma-screen TVs, and a southwestern-inspired menu features snacks such as roasted pork quesadillas and fundido, all served until last call. Live DJs spin on weekend nights, a pop-rock cover band keeps the crowd entertained on occasion, and weekends feature an all-you-can-eat buffet on the cheap.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wrightwood Ave. and Lincoln Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Brown or Purple Line train: Diversey
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Monday through Friday; 10:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday. Buffet brunch is served from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Food is served until last call nightly.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary, American Tex Mex, and Bar Food
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Buffet, and Dinner. All-you-can-eat fixed price brunch buffet from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood and Sports
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. In the bar.
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- Upstairs room rentable for parties of up to 250
- Live Music:
-
Yes.
DJs spin Friday and Saturday after 9 p.m.
Pop-rock cover band plays every other Thursday
- Features:
- Catering, Free Admission, and Late Night
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Capacity:
- 500
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 30
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"Amazing"
By jmoney123 from Wriggleyville, August 21, 2009
So all my friends have been telling me to try out Grand Central if not for the people at least for the specials. So I finally did...and I deffinitl...
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"too crowded"
By bshiz108 from lakeview, January 19, 2009
have been here a cpl times, most recently last Saturday. they play decent music, but it is ALWAYS SUPER CROWDED and the bar is understaffed. can wa...
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"Good $5 martinis on Fridays"
By ktu84 from wrigleyville, July 30, 2008
I went to this place on a Friday night and had a few martinis with friends. The drinks were good and they were and excellent price. This bar is a...
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Deals & Specials
- $5 Bacardi bombs and Absolut martinis, $5 any appetizer
- $3 bloody marys and mimosas, $5 bloody mary bar, $10 all-you-can-eat brunch (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- $2 Miller Lite bottles and drafts, $3 bombs, $3 Captain and Cokes, $3 burgers and fries
- $3 sangria, Goose Island 312 drafts and Bud family bottles and drafts
- $3 bottles and drafts, $5 select shots
- $3 Miller Lite, Bud Light and Coors Light drafts, $3 mimosas and bloody marys, $3 burgers and fries (3 p.m.), $10 all-you-can-eat brunch (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- $3 margaritas and sangria, $3 Corona and Dos Equis bottles, $1 tacos (minimum three)
