Wise Fools Pub

(773) 929-1300

2270 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 41.923 -87.6457

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Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side

WISEFOOLSPUB.COM

Hours:

Sunday To Friday From 12:00 PM To 01:30 AM Saturday From 12:00 PM To 02:30 AM

Last updated 8.18.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Funk, Soul & R&B, Blues, Rock & Pop

Bar & Club Special Features:

21 & Over, Smoking Permitted, Live Music

Smoking Permitted:

No

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What People Are Saying About Wise Fools Pub

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The Scene – Two rooms, separated by hanging velvet curtains, make up the club. One is the perfect watering hole featuring a beautiful, long wooden bar with mounted TVs, a raised back area with tables and an extensive liquor selection. The adjacent room provides an intimate live music setting with a raised stage, standing room in front and a tiered area in back with several tables. – – The Draw – In 2001, Wise Fools Pub reclaimed its name as a vibrant live music venue. Established in 1968, the club was once the North Side place to see blues by legendary performers…

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Know Before You Go:
Be aware that the signs for the bathroom are not your standard "Male" and "Female." The women's room is indicated by a manicured hand holding a cigarette; the men's room features a hand holding a pipe.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is friendly and fun.”
  2. “Not to mention their fun and inviting staff!”
  3. “Cheap drinks, great atmosphere”
  4. “Just a fun-loving, beer drinking, awesome crowd.”
drinks
96.14999771118164% positive
  1. “so even if you want a good beer you can still only pay $3.”
  2. “It's absolutely my favorite bar in the city.”
  3. “gotta love a place that has beer pong in the back i come here with my friends all thetime on a tuesday or wednesday and pretty much have the place to ourselves.”
  4. “Cheap drinks, great atmosphere”
  5. “Live bands friday nights, great drink prices.”
  6. “They are doing $65 top shelf and great beer from 9-2am.”
  7. “But for those of us that liked specialty beers, they had a wide variety”
  8. “Not only does WFP have awesome beer specials, usually a dollar draft every night of the week, but also awesome premium beer that rotates constantly.”
  9. “The bar staff is amazing!”
  10. “Super clean bar with lots of entertainment.”
  11. “They also have great specials for those of you not interested in spending $10 for a beer, they offer $1 Beers almost everyday.”
  12. “Just a fun-loving, beer drinking, awesome crowd.”
  13. “This place is the best bar on lincoln in my opinion.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “But for those of us that liked specialty beers, they had a wide variety”
  2. “The music booking is both local and out-of-town, and the owners really try to find great up-and-coming variety.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It is a great place for both a relaxing day out in Lincoln Park and for an amazing night out!”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The staff is excellent--especially if you spend a little time getting to know them.”
  2. “In contrast to the other Lincoln Park bars in the area the people who stop in are almost always really nice and laid back and the staff is extremely helpful, quick and attentitive.”
  3. “Either way, the place was great and everyone was really friendly and we didn't run our bank accounts negative.”
  4. “The bar staff is amazing!”
  5. “So come say hi to the staff who are all very awesome.”
  6. “The staff is friendly and fun.”
  7. “Not to mention their fun and inviting staff!”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “Live bands friday nights, great drink prices.”
  2. “Not only does WFP have awesome beer specials, usually a dollar draft every night of the week, but also awesome premium beer that rotates constantly.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “In contrast to the other Lincoln Park bars in the area the people who stop in are almost always really nice and laid back and the staff is extremely helpful, quick and attentitive.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/31/09

Really chill spot

by ajohnson2 at Citysearch

This place is the best bar on lincoln in my opinion. In contrast to the other Lincoln Park bars in the area the people who stop in are almost always really nice and laid back and the staff is extremely helpful, quick and attentitive. The prices are crazy low for the area as well. I definitely recommend going in to check it out for yourself! Try their hot cocoa with rumpleminze!!!!

  • Pros: Good music, cool people
  • Cons: -
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/16/09

Cheap drinks, great atmosphere

by Mitchmatthews88 at Citysearch

This place was really great to hang out in! Decided to pop in on a thursday to hang out and relax with a couple friends after work. Right away when we walked in the bartender was all smiles and asking us how we were. She served all four of us a miller lite and it only added up to $8, this rarely happens in the city, especially in Lincoln Park! We hung out for a while and played bags but were disappointed when we wanted to play beer pong and there were 3 other teams waiting for the table.

Either way, the place was great and everyone was really friendly and we didn't run our bank accounts negative...overall win!

  • Pros: $2 beers $3 cocktails
  • Cons: long wait for the beer pong table
4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/26/09

Great Place for draft domestic beers!!

by zita e at Citysearch

The night started off a little slow but since we were in super early thats to be expected. But it did give us room to play beer pong and bags which I haven't played in forever. Plus it was awesome to actually sit and get to know the bartenders. Our tab after 2 hours was ridiculously cheap!!! For how many beers we had it was amazing!! Before it got super crowded we headed out but it looked like everyone was rocking out and having a great time.

  • Pros: $2 miller lights coors lights high lifes, $3 Blue moons!
  • Cons: NONE!!
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/17/09

Beer games and dog friendly

by kimmy12538543 at Citysearch

it's a small bar but nice to hangout in. gotta love a place that has beer pong in the back i come here with my friends all thetime on a tuesday or wednesday and pretty much have the place to ourselves...the music on fridaysis usually pretty chill and there'sa lot of people here..

  • Pros: beer pong, bags, pool, darts, live music fridays
  • Cons: can get crowded on fridays
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/04/09

Great Place for a Great Night Out

by dancingflame323 at Citysearch

Live bands friday nights, great drink prices... 2$ miller light, coors light, and high life EVERYDAY... who can beat that! The bar staff is amazing! Also, there is beer pong and bags. People can bring their dogs into the bar! The owners cute and friendy dog is always around! It is a great place for both a relaxing day out in Lincoln Park and for an amazing night out!

  • Pros: dog friendly, beer pong, great drink prices
  • Cons: none!!!

The Details on Wise Fools Pub

Place Categories:

  • attentitive bar staff
  • great place
  • great premium beer
  • nice crowd
  • favorite bar
  • great upandcoming variety
  • great specials
  • liked specialty beers
  • great atmosphere
  • like feels
  • annoying 18yr old depaul kids
  • annoying lines
  • always really nice people
  • great acoustics
  • clean super
  • great drink prices
  • not awesome beer specials
  • big group
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