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Ginger Man

3740 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613-3810
Phone: (773) 549-2050
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Cross Street:
Between W Grace Street and W Waveland Avenue
Directions:
El: Red Line to Addison; bus: 22 to Grace St; 152 to Clark St
Best of Citysearch:
Pool Table 2007, Jukebox 2006
Hours:
Mon-Fri 3pm-2am, Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 12pm-2am

Editorial Review for Ginger Man – by Citysearch Staff

In Short
Open since 1977, the Ginger Man is named for a book by J. P. Donleavy about a hitchhiker in Europe, and an easy bohemian vibe pervades. A diverse crowd draws from the Metro, Wrigley and the neighborhood. A hodgepodge of art and mirrors, mostly from the owner's collection, decorates the walls, and there are three pool tables in the back room. The staff settles arguments with reference books and soothes the crowd with classical music.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Once in a while, the bar hosts pool tournaments and on an occasional Sunday night, you can catch a game of dirty word Scrabble.

User Reviews for Ginger Man

Citysearch (2), Judy's Book (1 ), All (3)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/30/2007 Posted by boofdpu

This isn't the place if you're looking for a dance floor or flashy flat-screen TV's. However, if you want a decent selection of beers and a cool, laid-back atmosphere, this is the place. They have a couple worn pool tables and it's a great place to hang out, shoot the breeze, and have a few drinks. There's no snob about this place and it has a bit more genuine feel than the Piano Man (which is a block away).

Pros: Atmosphere, drinks

Cons: ?

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/15/2002 Posted by zephyr

there must be some irony in the fact that this bar is located in wrigleyville--to say the least its a hip chicago bar for the bookish.

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Editor's Review

This Wrigleyville institution is bohemian, friendly and open 365 days a year.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Once in a while, the bar hosts pool tournaments and on an occasional Sunday night, you can catch a game of dirty word Scrabble.

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Bar/Club Information

Admission

  • Free

Smoking

  • Yes

Atmospheres

  • Tavern
  • Neighborhood
  • Dive
  • Bars
  • Billiards Bar
  • Smoking Permitted

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 3pm-2am
  • Sat 12pm-3am
  • Sun 12pm-2am

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Cash

Recognition for Ginger Man

2007 Editorial Winner - Pool Table
2006 Editorial Winner - Jukebox

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