The brainchild of Michelin Star-chef Kevin Hickey, Duck Inn is a sanctuary for artisanal food and drink lovers. Its expansive outdoor patio, which often includes its own bar setup, provides a summertime oasis on an otherwise uneventful Bridgeport corner. Enjoy creative duck dishes, local beers or the chef’s four-course tasting menu.
Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park Outdoor Drinks, Happy Hours and Entertainment!
Outdoor bars in Bridgeport are a great way to enjoy the warm weather. But who has the best happy hour? The best drinks? The best views? We're here to help you figure that out. Home to an ethnically diverse community, you’ll find everything from Asian sake and bubble tea to neighborhood taverns, bars and live music. Enjoy one of the many outdoor patios here and rep’ the Sox with your drink in hand.
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Bernice’s Tavern
Bernice’s Tavern is known for its open mic night. Running 14 years strong, this dive bar’s Thursday-night tradition brings together acoustic jams, rotating hosts and drink specials. Bernice’s has been in existence for 50 years, and you’d know it by its prominent token display of tchotchkes, instruments and artifacts.
3238 S. Halsted St., Chicago, Illinois
312-515-2170
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Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar
Enter through a liquor and specialty store, beyond which is a bar that has a personality all its own — and 450 craft beers. Recycled hardwood, bottle chandeliers, butcher block tabletops and artwork give Maria’s its ambience. Go almost any night of the week to jam to music from a live DJ.
960 W. 31st St., Chicago, Illinois 60608
773-890-0588
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La Palapa
La Palapa’s Nayarit-style seafood restaurant is unmistakable. Passersby simply cannot overlook its giant shark sculptures, Tiki huts or its tropical-like outdoor space. Hoping to mimic an island feel right here in the city? This is one of your only chances. Sign up as a “VIP” for discounts, drink and food offers.
2000 W. 34th St., Chicago, Illinois 60608
773-376-9620
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Cork & Kerry at the Park
What’s more Chicago summer than baseball? During the White Sox’s season, Cork & Kerry at the Park is the bar of choice. You can hear the sounds — and practically see the sights inside U.S. Cellular Field from the bar’s outdoor beer garden. Choose from 20 rotating taps and plenty of game-day deals.
3258 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60616
312-842-0769