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The Broken Barrel Bar

The Broken Barrel Bar

Bars & Breweries in Chicago

4.3 504 Google reviews

+1 773 327 49 002548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614 · West DePaul

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Where to find them

2548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614

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About

The Broken Barrel Bar is a chef-driven tailgate party with inventive cuisine and house smoked meats. Guests can savor award winning creations in an inviting atmosphere with friends and family in our exposed brick dining room or while enjoying cocktails in our 2000 square foot beer garden. The Broken Barrel Bar is committed to a scratch kitchen, and whether you're dining with us or we're hosting your next event, we will strive to provide our guests with the most mouth-watering and craveable dinner and brunch in the city of Chicago.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports
  • Trivia night

Popular for

  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food

Hours

Monday
4 to 11 PM
Tuesday
4 to 11 PM
Wednesday
4 PM to 12 AM
Thursday
4 PM to 12 AM
Friday
12 PM to 1 AM
Saturday
10 AM to 1 AM
Sunday
10 AM to 11 PM

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