Big Chicks
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 728-5511
- Cross Street:
- Argyle Street
- Directions:
- El: Red Line to Argyle, Bus: 151 Sheridan to Argyle
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- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-2am, Sat 2pm-3am, Sun 10am-2am
Editorial Review for Big Chicks – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
A world away from the primped-and-posing Boys Town scene, Big Chicks attracts a laid-back, all-ages crowd of regular guys and a few gals, clad in suits and ties, shorts and Tevas, and everything in between. Sit at the massive antique bar, play darts or pool, or have a seat in the beer garden out back.
The Draw
There's never a cover, and owner Michelle Fire goes all out for her customers, handing out free shots, raffling off prizes and hosting free barbecues in the summertime. On Wednesday nights, participate in two of this spot's rituals--euchre night (at 7pm) and $3 Absolut martini night. The card playing takes place in a long supper-clubby room next to the main bar area, which doubles as a packed, steamy dance floor on weekend nights.
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Insider Tips
When to GoThis is the place to be on Sunday at 4pm, when owner Michelle Fire serves free food. Burgers, brats and dogs in summer; fried chicken and pizza during colder months.
ParkingEnter via the alley behind the bar, where there's plenty of free parking in a lot across the alley. It fills up, so arrive before 10pm Friday-Saturday, before 4pm Sunday.
The ExtrasCheck out the bar's sibling restaurant, Tweet, a homey nook next door.
Know Before You GoBig Chicks went smoke-free as of Jan. 16, 2006, two years before the official smoking ban for Chicago bars.
User Reviews for Big Chicks
08/14/2007 Posted by tbagger
I love Big Chicks. As others have mentioned here, they have a great Sunday afternoon FREE bar-b-que (rain or shine, summer or winter). The staff is always super friendly and eager to please. The girl that works weekday afternoons makes the best cosmos in the city!!! I like to go on Wednesdays or Saturday nights to play euchre with the euchre club!
Pros: Great food and mixed drinks. Great prices. Friendly. Euchre on Sat. & Wed.
Cons: Can get quite smoky
01/22/2006 Posted by glamrocket16
See me here for Mon. noght $1 dollar burger specials, straight friendly for those gals who need a night out without any sleazy straight men trying to pick u up. Great atmosphere.
Pros: Friendly, Neighood hangout
