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    Nick's Beer Garden

    3.2 (253 reviews)
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    Steve A.

    Beer and nothing but beer, and liquor, but mostly beer. It's the bar open the latest in Wicker Park, so the late night yuppies have somewhere to go. If you like harder to find beers, or just beer in general, this is worth a visit. Also, if you like loudly cackling wannabe professional working women, that helps. There's also a cool garden in the back that's even better if not too many people are back there. After coming here a few times, I feel the best thing about it is that it's open later than everything around it. It makes a good nightcap. That's not to say it's not good for an afternoon visit. It has a lot of the big company beers. Then there's the many crafts, including many that are local. A few formerly common beers from the past are here. It's about $4 a pint. They have Schlitz. For real. It's the good version. Also they have lots of specials not only on beer but for cocktails. They have these on shots including Jameson. Better eat before going. It doesn't have any food, but maybe you can bring some in. They also have events including some live music.

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    Rhonda F.

    My friend invited me out to Nick's Beer Garden to listen to Gerald McClendon rock the room. I haven't been to a corner bar type place in ages so I wasn't expecting much. I was so impressed when I arrived. This small pub had obviously been recently updated and it looks fantastic. With a pineapple theme, the whimsy is real. It sets the stage for a fun relaxed evening. Dark and vintage, but super clean and fresh, I found Nick's to be very stylish and comfortable. The small stage is set up at the front. It offers great sight lines and welcomes everyone that enters. I literally saw people out on the sidewalk dancing to the incredible show that Gerald McClendon offered. We loved the show which makes me think Nick's hires some great bands. I will definitely be back if this same band plays again. My friend and I enjoyed a couple of beers that were served ice cold. The bartenders were efficient but not overly friendly. That's ok, we still had a great time. Bus and train stops are nearby which is great since parking is very limited.

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    Gurleen K.

    Super fun bar with a great selection of beers and live music! The crowd is pretty chill which is nice so it's not always too loud or hectic. Overall a really cool place to check out!

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    Katia S.

    Great place with rotating beer selection - attentive staff and great bartenders, you won't be left without a drink in your hand. Or two. Bonus - get the 312 Shandy while it lasts

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    Simon J.

    Went during a Saturday around 1:45pm during 75 degree weather. So it was nice out. Crowd street area but this place was a nice day drinking vibe area. They do not have food (or at least not that I know of) they however have a snack drawer probably for emergencies! GREAT bartender. She made one mistake but recovered very well. Friendly and outgoing. We got lucky, there weren't idiots or obnoxious people in the environment. The security guard kind of approaches you aggressively before you can enter about seeing ID but he was just doing his job! I don't do the club scenery so I would do this again! Bought 2 IPAs, a Hard cider & Strawberry Guava for $26 total to give you a price range.

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    Fucking bullshit bar. I'm sitting @ the bar for more then 30 min and NO ONE CAME TO TAKE MY ODER. Most ridiculous bar in chicago.

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    Nagdev A.

    From the outside, doesn't look much but when we walked it it was surprising to see how big this place was. Drinks are super cheap here and they have drink deals everyday. This place was very lively as well. Staff was super busy getting drinks for everyone and very accomudating. Im taking out 1 star is because walking into the restroom is kind of wierd and they have only 2 stalls so, can expect to wait in long lines.

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    DJ on Fridays sucks. Music sucks and he won't play requests keep sucking homeboy your out is lame af too btw capt.plays trash music

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    Love this spot! Great garden area, friendly staff, very reasonable prices. Definitely add this spot as part of your weekend bar crawl!

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    What a lifesaver this place was! We were looking for a place to sit down and have a meal on a…read moreSaturday night after driving into town. We were greeted at the door by the bartender and told we could sit anywhere besides the booths. We found a table in the bar area and were greeted by Santiago, our fantastic waiter. He was so attentive but gave us space to enjoy our meal. We tried both their seasonal Kolsch and Pilsner and they were so drinkable and went down smooth with our meal. We got the Reuben egg rolls to start and my husband, who is a huge fan of Reuben's said this may be his favorite rendition! He ordered the proclaimed "best burger in Chicago" and agreed it was absolutely delicious. He liked that the bacon was ground into the beef patty for an evenly distributed smoky flavor. I had the falafel wrap which was so good with crisp, cold salad with tzatziki and warm falafel all rolled into a wrap for a delicious, handheld meal. Inside, you can see their beer vats as part of the decor as well as many pieces of artwork featuring their fuzzy Giant. It's a fun atmosphere and I would recommend it! Also, it is conveniently located in the same building as the AMC so you can grab a bite or beer before or after a movie!

    A brewery off the main drag in Downtown Chicago...we had to check it out!!…read more Located on the second level with the AMC theater, this brewery and restaurant is a tucked away oasis! Plenty of tables and bar seating, this casual spot was perfect for a break from the hustle. We were really drawn to the artwork and whimsy of it all! Our server was a bit short and non-present but it didn't ruin the experience. They have a good variety of seasonal and all the time brews! We had their Black Lager and IPA, both of which were refreshing! Nothing crazy to write home about, but good sippers! Worth a stop for sure!

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