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(773) 935-2118
2319 W Belmont Ave
Chicago,
IL
60618
41.9393
-87.6862
Neighborhoods: North Side, Roscoe Village
HUNGRY BRAIN
Last updated 8.24.09
What People Are Saying About Hungry Brain
The Editor
Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch
The Scene – Mismatched, Salvation Army-style furniture scatters the dim, candlelit space, which is commonly filled with musicians, artists and actors-to-be. Locally concocted paintings, including a guy undergoing brain surgery and a woman--supposedly Joan Crawford--getting slapped. Peppered with Schlitz paraphernalia, playbills and worse-for-wear seating that's surprisingly comfy, this approachable, low-key space is easy to settle into for an inexpensive brew or two. – – The Draw – One of the few bastions of affordable alcohol remaining, here you'll find everyday…
01/26/04
It's hard to describe
by pozdowney at Citysearch
Nice place, very low key. Good prices on drinks and great jukebox.
12/12/03
Comfy Cool
by d_e_ritter at Citysearch
Killer jukebox (Dismemberment Plan, Archers of Loaf, etc.), cheap drinks, nice folks. A winner in my book.
11/05/02
white trash basement
by agrip76 at Citysearch
I felt like i was in the basement of a trailer park home.
It was dark and trashy and empty on a saturday night.
NEVER EVER GO THERE AGAIN
The Details on Hungry Brain
Live Jams:
If you're looking to hear some live licks, stop by on Sunday nights after 10pm, when a variety of bands set the mood with artistic improv jazz.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Taverns, Dive Bars
Payment Methods:
Cash
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Capacity:
93
