Cellar Rat - Bucktown/Wicker Park - Chicago, IL 60622 | Metromix Chicago

Cellar Rat

5 5.0 from 5 ratings


Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
1811 W. North Ave.

Chicago, IL 60622
773-489-2728

Hey, all you hipster kids looking to pick up a bottle on the way to a BYOB: Cellar Rat has you in mind. This retail wine shop focuses on small, independent producers. The best part? There's a table for vino under 10 bucks, and a majority of the selections will only set you back $10-$20. The owners envision it as an "indie record store for wine." In fact, one of the partners is a founding member of the Waco Brothers. Retro kitchen tables and art on the walls (we're talking a pic of Iggy Pop drinking wine) add to the laid-back indie vibe, as do classes, flight nights and tastings focused on topics such as what wine to pair with BBQ.

Getting There

Parking:
Street Parking Difficult and Free Lot
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: North. Blue Line Train: Damen.

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday.

Features

Features:
On-site Merchandise
Specialties:
Small, independent wine producers.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Mastercard, and Visa

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"Corporate Wine Still Sucks!"

By jdtitus79 from jdtitus79, January 1, 2009

The owner is non-pretentious and offers a great selection at a great price. Whether you are a wine pro or just looking for something to complement ...

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"Great selection, Helpful staff!"

By swtgngrale from logan square, May 23, 2008

I just discovered this wine shop a few weeks ago...but I wish I had known about it sooner. This place is the spot for great, esoteric wines. And ...

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