(773) 477-3661
2833 N Sheffield Ave
(Wolfram Street)
Chicago,
IL
60657
41.9336
-87.6536
Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview
Uncle Fatty's
What People Are Saying About Uncle Fatty's
The Editor
Fred Schlatter
Citysearch
In Short – The unlikely basement corner spot (former Cherry Red) doesn't in the least inhibit the effort to replicate a Cancun beach bar. The floor is astroturf, plywood or sand, and interior surfaces are covered in tiki-type wood, thatch or loud swaths of turquoise paint. Neon is big, too. Unsurprisingly, the young, beer-swilling crowd is rowdy, pounding cervezas and mammoth tropical concoctions to well-worn rock, pop and rap. The occasional cover band or reggae set mixes things up, but the focus is more beach bash than live music venue. – – Photo by Jasmin Shah
06/16/08
Great atmosphere, fine dudes and a great cover band called Party Freak w/ a monkey too funny!
by Paulette826
Me and my girls were out for a girls nite out and we got board at 2 other bars, so we went to Uncle fattys!
we walked in the place was packed the music was jammin and everybody was dancin and havin a great time. Next thing I know i'm pulled up on stage with about 5 other girls and I'm dancin with the band on stage. Then they tossed this Giant blown up monkey out ....and it was crowd surfing...too funny. the drinks were strong the band was tight. By the end of the night I think i fell in love like 10 times, then we tried to steal the monkey but they stopped us at the door, lol!
Hope to get back to this totally happening club again soon.
Gotta find out when party freak is coming back they were too much fun.
Thank you Uncle fattys Chicago has needed a cool new club for aawhile, see you at the next party.
Peace out!
p.s. go to fattys!
- Pros: everybody was having fun
- Cons: need more wait staff
The Details on Uncle Fatty's
Know Before You Go:
The wildest time by far is Saturday, or "Uncle Fatty's Day," when coeds swarm from noon until 3am clamoring for beer deals and drinking-themed events.
Parking:
Even though there are meters and free spots, Sheffield can be a lost cause if you haven't got the patience of a monk. Be prepared to wait or consider one of the convenient CTA options.
The Extras:
You'll find games galore--from shuffleboard to putting--to keep the energy up during slower nights.
When to Go:
Call ahead for worth-it drink deals and decent live music schedules. Otherwise be prepared for the same-old cheesy party
Where to Sit:
Order up a cooler brimming with your choice of beer on the "VIP" beach--a sandy, lounge-chair equipped space.
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