The Underground Wonder Bar - Gold Coast - Chicago, IL 60611 | Metromix Chicago

The Underground Wonder Bar



Neighborhood: Gold Coast
10 E. Walton St.

Chicago, IL 60611
312-266-7761
This bar has been featuring live music 365 days a year since 1989, when it was opened by Lonie Walker, a musician who plays three nights a week. The music is mostly improvised jazz and blues, with occasional appearances by guest artists playing reggae, funk, folk, Brazilian jazz and rock. Steve Winwood and Liza Minnelli are just two of the many stars who have stepped onto the corner stage in this long and dark bar.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
State and Rush
Parking:
Paid Lot, Street, and Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: Michigan Avenue, State Street. Red Line Train: Chicago, /Division.
Wheelchair Access:
No

The Basics

Hours:
Noon-4 a.m. Sunday through Friday; noon-5 a.m. Saturday.
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Admission Price:
Cover charge begins at 9 p.m. on weekdays ($8); 8-9 p.m. on weekends ($8) and after 9 p.m. ($15).
Music Style:
Blues and Jazz

Features

Live Music:
Yes
Food:
Pizza and red hots. Customers are also allowed to bring in food or have it delivered to the Wonder Bar.
Features:
Afterhours
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes

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"I love this place!"

By AnxietyElmer from Wicker Park, February 18, 2008

I try to go here atleast 1 night a week! I enjoy the music always at this place. Never lets you down. The bartender is amazing. Even the guy at...

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"Funky Gold Coast Music "

By chicagocouple1322 from gold coast, January 27, 2008

This is not your typical Gold Coast bar. The live music is a great treat and good get away from the overrated trendy club hopping fashion techno/ho...

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"A Light in the darkness"

By IreallyLikeBeer from wicker park, November 16, 2007

Do you really hate going to "the triangle" because of the choices of bars/scene? Do you usually go to places like Alive One, Matilda's, Underbar, ...

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