Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

(773) 278-7317

1745 W Armitage Ave (Between N Hermitage Avenue and N Wood Street)
Chicago, IL 60622 41.9178 -87.6721

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Neighborhoods: Bucktown, North Side

Hours:

Sun-Fri 8pm-4am

Sat 8pm-5am

Parking:

Lot; Street

Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

What People Are Saying About Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

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The Scene – Freeze-framed at 1961--the bar's founding year--the small, thick-aired interior with linoleum flooring and whirring fans reminds one of Grandma's house. And Marie (yes, she really exists; she's in her 70s and lives upstairs) decorates the place for every occasion. Be it Christmas, Easter or Fourth of July, the most festive cardboard-cut-out collection the Midwest has to offer dangles above the bar, its vinyl-covered stools and a row of tan, padded booths. – – The Draw – The bar's matriarch/namesake and friendly bartenders keep patrons refreshed with bottled…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/08/05

From Riches to Rags a Great Trip!

by carlah at Citysearch

After dining at the venerable Ambria restaurant, my husband and I decided to hit Marie's. The wait staff at Ambria gave us an enthusiastic send off and said we would definitely enjoy ourselves. Upon arriving, My husband was busted by Marsha the waitress who said " I need to see your ID before the parchment crumbles and the whole ting turns to dust." Since my husband is considerably older than I, we both got a big kick out of that one. Marie told us a dirty joke and the whold experience was just you want from a dive bar. If anyone finds a pair of brown leather gloves, please let me know.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/15/04

Go here and you won't be dissapointed!

by EBARMUL at Citysearch

The best place in the city that no one knows about. Frank, Patsy Cline and others on the jukebox. Ask Maire how she's doin' after she heads downstairs to the bar at about 1am. Open til 4am.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

02/25/04

FUN PLACE

by shmoopie3 at Citysearch

Marie's is an odd, odd place, but that's not a bad thing. It's fun and upbeat, with a great jukebox. On my first visit, Marie herself did shots of Jaeger with me - talk about great service!

  • Pros: Trendy, Good music
  • Cons: , Isolated location

The Details on Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

Know Before You Go:

Alas, drink prices are the one thing not frozen in time; be prepared to shell out for standard beverages--and remember it's cash only.

Parking:

Marie's, which is just off the Kennedy Expressway's Armitage exit, has a small adjoining lot if street parking proves elusive.

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Dive Bars

Payment Methods:

Cash

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Jukebox

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Country, Swing, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal, Latin

Bar & Club Special Features:

After Hours, 21 & Over, Smoking Permitted

Minimum Age:

21

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

Capacity:

75

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