Merkle's Bar & Grill

Wrigleyville’s Neighborhood Sports Bar; Top Dive Bars of Chicago; Cubs, Hawkeyes, Bengals, Xavier

Merkles Bar & Grill has been in business since 2004 and has stuck to our original philosophy thee entire time. We provide Wrigleyville's best food, the widest selection of craft beer, and the best game watch. Whether you're a Hawkeye, Musketeer, Bengal, or just a fan of sports in general, we're going to provide you with a complete experience, all within your budget.

09/15/2024

Starts at 3:25 at Merkle’s! Who’s with me!?

09/15/2024
09/14/2024

GAME DAY!!! See all you HAWKEYES later today!

09/14/2024

Tomorrow! It’s GAME TIME! Live DJ! Drink specials! Let’s Go Hawks!!!

09/13/2024

Trivia tonight @ 8:00pm! Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

09/13/2024

This Saturday! $15 Busch Light Pitches, $6 Bloody Marys, $5 Espresso Martini Shots, $5 Mimosas!

09/12/2024

Tomorrow!!!

09/11/2024

Tonight we are closed from 5:30-8:30pm for a private cocktail-making teaching event. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, although don’t forget you can always host one too!

09/07/2024

GAME DAY!!! See all you HAWKEYES @ 2:30pm sharp!!!

09/06/2024

Tomorrow!!! $15 Busch Light Pitches, $6 Bloody Marys, $5 Espresso Martini Shots, $5 Mimosas!

09/05/2024

This Saturday @ 2:30pm! It’s GAME TIME! Live DJ! Drink specials! Let’s Go Hawks!!!

08/31/2024

***New Merkle’s 20 Year Anniversary HAWKEYE SHIRTS COMING SOON***

08/31/2024

Game Day @ THE ORIGINAL HAWKEYE BAR in CHICAGO!!!

08/30/2024

2024 Iowa Hawkeye Season is upon us!!!

08/30/2024

Game day tomorrow!!! Live DJ, 16 TVs, let’s go!!!

08/29/2024

Pearl Jam tonight @ Wrigley Field!!!

08/29/2024

Merkle’s Bar & Grill celebrating 20 years in business!

08/28/2024

Who’s ready for Saturday!? Gates open at 9:30am!

08/25/2024

Don’t worry! Show is still on for tonight @ Wrigley Field! Swing on by Merkle’s for a pre-game Mallort shot and/or post-game Mallort shot!

Photos from Merkle's Bar & Grill's post 08/23/2024

Action packed weekend is upon us! Trivia tonight, Taylor Swift Karaoke tomorrow night, & Luke Bryan concert Sunday night! Let’s party!!! Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

08/22/2024

Well throw it on! Be there or be square! Did I say that phrase right?

Photos from Merkle's Bar & Grill's post 08/22/2024

It’s about to be showtime! We’ll see you all very shortly!

08/20/2024

Congratulations Maureen Martino!!!

Be on the lookout TONIGHT at the Cubs game for our LVECC Executive Director Maureen Martino throwing out the first pitch at 6:45! Go Cubs!

08/20/2024

Game day! Let’s go Cubs! We open at 5:00pm sharp today!

08/19/2024

The Holy Cows Roger Mexico

08/17/2024

TAYLOR SWIFT KARAOKE! One night only!!! TONIGHT 8:00pm-11:00pm. Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

08/17/2024

We’ve upgraded! You know where to be!

Photos from Merkle's Bar & Grill's post 08/17/2024

Action packed Saturday! Cubs game, Rob Schulz after-party, right into TAYLOR SWIFT KARAOKE!!!

08/16/2024

Go Cubs Go @ 1:20pm today followed by Cubs WIN victory party with The Holy Cows 😝😎🤪

08/13/2024

We’re open soon! Come pre-party with the gang!

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Our Story

Merkles Bar & Grill has been in business since 2004 and has stuck to our original philosophy thee entire time. We provide Wrigleyville's best food, the widest selection of craft beer, and the best game watch. Whether you're a Hawkeye, Musketeer, Bengal, or just a fan of sports in general, we're going to provide you with a complete experience, all within your budget.

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2024 Iowa Hawkeye Season is upon us!!!
The Holy Cows Roger Mexico
The Holy Cows and Roger Mexico rockin’ the house!
The Holy Cows and Roger Mexico rockin’ the house after another CUBS WIN!!!
20 Years in Business!!!
Fresh new look for Merkle's Bar & Grill!!! Swing on in for a refreshment!  #merkleschicago #20yearsstrong #chicago #wrig...
The Holy Cows!
#throwbacksaturday See you all today at Merkle's Bar & Grill!!!  Wrigleyville’s Taylor Swift Bar Crawl (No fist bumping ...
2 years ago today…. #WhoDey #bengals #merkleschicago
The Nutcracker is in full swing!  Stop by for a $5 espresso martini shot all day everyday. #nutcracker #merkleschicago #...
Open Mic Night tonight!  Come on out!  Scott Besaw Music
Taylor Swift TRIVIA and birthday party tonight!!!

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3516 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 11pm
Tuesday 6pm - 11pm
Wednesday 6pm - 11pm
Thursday 6pm - 11pm
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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