The Wild Hare
4.4
from - Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
- 3530 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-327-4273
Calling itself the reggae capital of America is no stretch for The Wild Hare. Seven nights a week since its opening, the stage brings in local, national and international acts booked by owner Zeleke Gessesse, who toured as a bass player in Ziggy Marley's Melody Makers. In a given month, such renowned performers as Rita Marley and Tony Reble have come from Jamaica to perform. "There's got to be music," Zeleke says. And there's got to be tropical drinks, rum and Red Stripe, so sidle up to the bar when you're ready to cool off after some serious swaying to the music.
(Trivia: The club's original name was Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary.)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Addison.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Clark. Red Line Train: Addison.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Entrance and restrooms.
The Basics
- Hours:
- 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 8 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Admission Price:
- Cover varies: $7-$15
- Bar Style:
- Dance
- Music Style:
- Reggae and World
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Features:
- Dancing and Entertainment. T-shirts. No food.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Live reggae music, featuring national and international acts.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Capacity:
- 500
- Seating :
- Approximately 80 bar and table seats, although crowd capacity is much higher during shows.
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"I went to the Wild..."
By Samantha Walker from Chicago , IL, November 17, 2006
I went to the Wild Hare for my 21st birthday and had the time of my life. The live band was awsome and the bartender was very nice and could mix th...
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"Laid back and fun! ..."
By S.M. from Chicago, IL, January 1, 2005
Laid back and fun! Good music. Nice mixture of a crowd, everyone is there enjoying themselves. Highly recommended, especially if you've never be...
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"Love this place! Not your..."
By Jim Beam from Chicago, Il, July 7, 2004
Love this place! Not your typical Wrigleyville/Lincoln Park yuppie frat boy bar - in fact, it's completely the opposite.
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