This Humboldt Boulevard drinking hole is a mecca for those who want a laidback summer hangout and comfort food. Sit at a picnic table alongside fellow “Sunday Funday” enthusiasts or perch yourself on remnants of a storage container in the patio. Big appetite? Little problem for the chefs. At Parson’s, you can eat well on a budget.
Logan Square, Humboldt Park Outdoor Drinks, Happy Hours and Entertainment!
Outdoor bars in Logan Square, Humboldt Park and Avondale 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. Beautifully-restored mansions, colorful murals and Paseo Boricua are all mainstays in this popular area. Visit Kedzie Avenue and Logan Boulevard for tons of patios, bars and restaurants or enjoy Humboldt Park’s festive block parties.
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Parson’s Chicken & Fish
2952 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-384-3333
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Dunlays on the Square
This friendly restaurant features a sidewalk patio perfect for picking at a plate of barbecue ribs, veggie burgers or Dunlay’s famous Wrightwood salad. Select a martini for sipping — they’re made using fresh- squeezed juices — or pick a craft beer from a list of local favorites. And don’t forget to stay for the live music.
3137 W. Logan Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-227-2400
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Rootstock Bar
Head to Rootstock if you prefer a down-to-earth gastropub founded on carefully selected wine and spirits paired with locally sourced, organic food. Executive Chef Jeff Eichem offers unconventional options, including breakfast pho. Food is available until 1 a.m., and the quaint, indoor space overflows into an outdoor patio during the warmer months.
954 N. California Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622
773-292-1616
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The Radler
You’ll feel like you’ve escaped fast-paced city life upon entering The Radler, a welcoming German gastropub where exclusive Flesk Brewery pours are as satiating as Chef Nathan Sears’ flavorful and creative take on European fare. The patio opens at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends.
Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-276-0270
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Sportsman’s Club
Want an upscale spin on a Sconnie bar? Then try Sportsman’s Club, where taxidermy and prohibition-era cocktails collide. Summertime boasts a backyard BBQ series on the back patio, and the bar features a different four-concoction menu every day, leaving thirsty patrons at bartenders’ mercy. Come with cash — the only tender accepted — and stay for the live deejay.
948 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622
872-206-8054
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Quenchers Saloon
Quenchers Saloon has everything you’ve ever wanted: An ever-evolving beer list, live music, ‘til-midnight menu (have you tasted tater tot pizza?) and a beer garden suitable for your largest group of drinking buddies. It has live entertainment every night and the taps change weekly, but $4 Tiger cans do not — they’re available every day.
2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-276-9730