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Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

1745 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60622-1135
Phone: (773) 278-7317
Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge
Cross Street:
Between N Hermitage Avenue and N Wood Street
Directions:
Bus: 73, 9 or 50
Best of Citysearch:
Jukebox 2006
Hours:
Sun-Fri 8pm-4am, Sat 8pm-5am

Editorial Review for Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge – by Karla Zimmerman

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 beer (no taps) like Miller, Budweiser and Amstel, standard cocktails and classic shooters such as Jagermeister. Marie regularly even tosses back shots with patrons. On the legendary jukebox, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck and Liza Minnelli share space with Poison; the vintage skeet-shooting game is a kitschy diversion. Finally, the bar's 4am liquor license keeps Gen X and Y'ers flocking here post-last call to sing, drink and be merry.

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Insider Tips

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.

User Reviews for Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/08/2005 Posted by carlah

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

09/15/2004 Posted by EBARMUL

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.

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Editor's Review

A freewheeling tavern whose Eisenhower-era decor, jukebox, late-night hours and proprietress have earned icon status.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

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.

More Insider Tips

Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • No cover

Smoking

  • Yes

Capacity

  • 75

Atmospheres

  • Neighborhood
  • Pub / Tavern
  • Bars
  • Smoking Permitted
  • 21 & Over
  • After Hours

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Sun-Fri 8pm-4am
  • Sat 8pm-5am

Minimum Age

  • 21

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Cash

Music Types

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

Recognition for Marie's Rip-Tide Lounge

2006 Audience Winner - Jukebox

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