1. Central Park Bar interior
    Photograph: Ryan Gac
  2. Central Park Bar patio
    Photograph: Ryan Gac
  3. Central Park Bar exterior bar
    Photograph: Ryan Gac

Central Park Bar

  • Bars | Dive bars
  • Avondale
  • Recommended
Jeffy Mai
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Time Out says

The vibe: Taking over an old Polish tavern in Avondale, Central Park Bar comes from the folks behind bars like The Owl and Estelle's. Outside, you'll see a sign that's modeled after the Chicago Park District's signage, and inside, you'll see that the 80-year-old wood bar is still intact.

The food: Drinks are the stars here, but Central Park Bar hosts occasional food pop-ups.

The drinks: Order a classic Polish Zubrowka & Tymbark apple juice, or opt for a cocktail like the Girls' Night (their take on a cosmo) or the So Fetch (a Negroni-style drink that they describe as "disarmingly pink and adorable drink.")

Time Out tip: Just like other Four Entertainment Group bars, it boasts a half-price happy hour Monday through Friday from 4–7pm.

Updated with reporting by Lauren Brocato

Details

Address
2924 N Central Park Ave
Chicago
60618
Transport:
El stop: Blue to Belmont. Bus: 56, 76, 82.
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 4pm-2am; Sat noon-3am; Sun noon-2pm
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What’s on

Halloween Emo Costume Party

Avondale mainstay Central Park Bar marks its fourth anniversary with a night of spooky nostalgia and emo anthems. On Halloween eve, the bar will transform its patio into the ultimate emo costume party. Guests can belt out their favorite emo throwback hits while sipping on hauntingly delicious drink specials. At 10pm the spotlight shifts to a costume contest, with prizes awarded for the best Halloween looks.
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