Carol's Pub

Carol's Pub Carol's Pub is a legendary Chicago hangout that has been serving up cold beer and classic country music for almost 50 years. Originally named Pam's Playhouse, the dive bar was renamed in honor of Carol Harris, its former owner. Today, Carol's is known for its lively atmosphere featuring live music, karaoke nights, and plenty of liquor. Despite being a bit rough around the edges, this pub and bar & grill has become an urban oasis where devoted drinkers and country music fans can come together to enjoy good times and great tunes. If you're looking for a unique place to wet your whistle in Chicago, Carol's Pub is the spot for you!
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JUST ANNOUNCED | McCoy Moore brings the Tyin' One On Tour to Carol's on Thursday, February, 25. Tickets go on sale Wedne...
10/26/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED | McCoy Moore brings the Tyin' One On Tour to Carol's on Thursday, February, 25. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 28 at 10am.

10/25/2026

Chicago has always had a few stories worth singing about. ๐ŸŽธ
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | Chicago 1971 presents the stories and songs of the night Steve Goodman introduced Kris Kristofferson to John Prine.
Tickets and table reservations for both the afternoon and evening show are avilable now!

ON SALE NOW | The Simple Remedy is back on Saturday, December 12. Advanced tickets and table reservation are on sale tod...
10/23/2026

ON SALE NOW | The Simple Remedy is back on Saturday, December 12. Advanced tickets and table reservation are on sale today!

ON SALE NOW | Saturday, December 5 please welcome Ginger Road! Advanced tickets are available now.
10/22/2026

ON SALE NOW | Saturday, December 5 please welcome Ginger Road! Advanced tickets are available now.

This Week at Carol'sTHURSDAY Album Release Party! The Simple Remedy  FRIDAY The Messengers-Chicago SATURDAY Album Releas...
10/22/2026

This Week at Carol's
THURSDAY Album Release Party! The Simple Remedy
FRIDAY The Messengers-Chicago
SATURDAY Album Release Party! Chasen Wayne Mitchell
SUNDAY ๐Ÿป๐Ÿˆ
MONDAY Closed, see y'all Tuesday
TUESDAY Bingo! Aunt Nance
WEDNESDAY Trivia! Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

Time is running out on our fall beers ๐ŸปStop in for a pint before they are gone for the season. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ
10/21/2026

Time is running out on our fall beers ๐Ÿป
Stop in for a pint before they are gone for the season. ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐ŸŽƒ

ON SALE NOW | We are stoked for Wire and Nail to return on Friday, November 6! Advanced tickets are available now. ๐ŸŽŸ lin...
10/20/2026

ON SALE NOW | We are stoked for Wire and Nail to return on Friday, November 6! Advanced tickets are available now.
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ON SALE NOW | Saturday, November 14 we are excited for Bootjack Road. Tickets are available now! Link in bio.
10/19/2026

ON SALE NOW | Saturday, November 14 we are excited for Bootjack Road. Tickets are available now! Link in bio.

ON SALE NOW | Strawdawg Band returns on Friday, October 30. Advanced tickets are on sale now! ๐ŸŽŸ link in bio
10/16/2026

ON SALE NOW | Strawdawg Band returns on Friday, October 30. Advanced tickets are on sale now!
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A Chicago classic, dressed to impress. ๐ŸŒญ
10/15/2026

A Chicago classic, dressed to impress. ๐ŸŒญ

This Week at Carol'sTHURSDAY Will Dempsey  FRIDAY SunFallen SATURDAY The Riley Brothers Duo SUNDAY ๐Ÿป๐ŸˆMONDAY Closed, see ...
10/15/2026

This Week at Carol's
THURSDAY Will Dempsey
FRIDAY SunFallen
SATURDAY The Riley Brothers Duo
SUNDAY ๐Ÿป๐Ÿˆ
MONDAY Closed, see y'al Tuesday
TUESDAY Karaoke! Pop Up Karaoke
WEDNESDAY Trivia! Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

ON SALE NOW | Saturday, November 28 Wildwood Country! Advanced tickets and table reservations are available now. ๐ŸŽŸ link ...
10/14/2026

ON SALE NOW | Saturday, November 28 Wildwood Country! Advanced tickets and table reservations are available now.
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ON SALE NOW |  Grab tickets now for Matt Schuster the Acoustic Nights Tour on Friday, February 12. ๐ŸŽŸ link in bio
10/14/2026

ON SALE NOW | Grab tickets now for Matt Schuster the Acoustic Nights Tour on Friday, February 12.
๐ŸŽŸ link in bio

Meet your new fall cocktail crush: FAT DAQ ๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ๐ŸนRum, lime, lychee + browned butter fat-washed bitters. A little unexpecte...
10/13/2026

Meet your new fall cocktail crush: FAT DAQ ๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ๐Ÿน
Rum, lime, lychee + browned butter fat-washed bitters.
A little unexpected, a whole lotta sippable.

๐Ÿ•“ Open
โ€ข Tueโ€“Wed at 4PM
โ€ข Thuโ€“Fri at 2PM (Happy Hour 2โ€“6PM)
โ€ข Weekends at Noon

Daily drink specials.
Delivery & pickup available

JUST ANNOUNCED | Friday, February 12 Matt Schuster is bringing the Acoustic Nights Tour to Carol's. Tickets go on sale W...
10/12/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED | Friday, February 12 Matt Schuster is bringing the Acoustic Nights Tour to Carol's. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 14 at 10am.

ON SALE NOW | Get ready for Pearlsnap on Saturday, November 21. Advanced tickets and table reservations are available no...
10/12/2026

ON SALE NOW | Get ready for Pearlsnap on Saturday, November 21. Advanced tickets and table reservations are available now.

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ON SALE NOW | Thursday, December 17 Greylan James WEDDING SEASON the Tour comes to Carolโ€™s! Tickets are on sale now. ๐ŸŽŸ l...
10/09/2026

ON SALE NOW | Thursday, December 17 Greylan James WEDDING SEASON the Tour comes to Carolโ€™s! Tickets are on sale now.
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ON SALE NOW | Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes return on Friday, November 20. Grab advanced tickets and table reservatio...
10/08/2026

ON SALE NOW | Zack Fedor and The Long Goodbyes return on Friday, November 20. Grab advanced tickets and table reservations now!
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This Week at Carol's THURSDAY Wicked Drawl  FRIDAY Brady Lee  SATURDAY Riplock SUNDAY ๐Ÿˆ๐ŸปMONDAY Closed, see ya'll Tuesday...
10/08/2026

This Week at Carol's
THURSDAY Wicked Drawl
FRIDAY Brady Lee
SATURDAY Riplock
SUNDAY ๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿป
MONDAY Closed, see ya'll Tuesday
TUESDAY Bingo! Aunt Nance
WEDNESDAY Trivia! Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

Our August ORGANIZATION OF THE MONTH is Lawrence Hall ๐Ÿค All month long, $1 from every Jello Shot sold at Carol's Pub goes...
10/07/2026

Our August ORGANIZATION OF THE MONTH is Lawrence Hall ๐Ÿค 

All month long, $1 from every Jello Shot sold at Carol's Pub goes directly to help their mission of providing a wide range of therapeutic, wellness, and skill
development services to youth, families, and neighborhoods affected by
lasting trauma.

Visit Lawrence Hall to learn more.

Introducing The Wiesen Burger ๐Ÿฅจ๐Ÿ” Single or double patty on a pretzel bun, loaded up with sauerkraut, grilled onions, Swi...
10/06/2026

Introducing The Wiesen Burger ๐Ÿฅจ

๐Ÿ” Single or double patty on a pretzel bun, loaded up with sauerkraut, grilled onions, Swiss cheese and German mustard. Pair with any Oktoberfest ๐Ÿป

๐Ÿ•“ Open
โ€ข Tueโ€“Wed at 4PM
โ€ข Thuโ€“Fri at 2PM (Happy Hour 2โ€“6PM)
โ€ข Weekends at Noon

Daily drink specials.
Delivery & pickup available.

JUST ANNOUNCED | Greylan James WEDDING SEASON the Tour is headed to Carolโ€™s on Thursday, December 17. Tickets go on sale...
10/06/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED | Greylan James WEDDING SEASON the Tour is headed to Carolโ€™s on Thursday, December 17. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 9 at 10am.

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ON SALE NOW | Friday, November 13 please welcome Blue Rose to Carol's! Advanced tickets and table reservations are on sa...
10/05/2026

ON SALE NOW | Friday, November 13 please welcome Blue Rose to Carol's! Advanced tickets and table reservations are on sale now.
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NEW MERCH! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™Our Carolโ€™s Pub hats are here! Grab one for yourself, grab one for your favorite h***y tonk regular, or jus...
10/02/2026

NEW MERCH! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™
Our Carolโ€™s Pub hats are here! Grab one for yourself, grab one for your favorite h***y tonk regular, or just accept that you need both.

Your new favorite hat is on sale now in person and online!

SO. MANY. GREAT. SHOWS. ๐ŸŽŸ carolspub.com
10/01/2026

SO. MANY. GREAT. SHOWS.
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Address

4659 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL
60640

To get to the pub and bar & grill located at N Clark Street in Chicago, you can take public transport by boarding the Brown or Purple line train and alighting at the Diversey station. From there, you can walk towards N Clark Street for about 5 minutes to reach the destination.

Alternatively, if driving or parking is preferred, take Lake Shore Drive heading north and exit at Fullerton Ave. Turn west onto W Fullerton Ave then make a left turn onto N Clark Street. The destination will be on your right-hand side. Parking options include finding street parking in the area or using nearby parking garages.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

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Carol's Pub on N Clark Street in Chicago is a legendary live music venue, pub, bar & grill that has been around since 1972. The establishment was originally called Pam's Playhouse but was later renamed after the beloved Carol Harris. For decades, Carol's Pub has been a go-to spot for devoted drinkers and classic country music fans alike. It's a place where you can knock back Old Style and well whiskey without breaking the bank while enjoying some of the best live music performances in town.

Under new ownership by Ed Warm, Carol's Pub has undergone significant renovations to improve its facilities and services. The kitchen now serves up delicious food that rivals any other pub or bar in the area. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with patrons donning boots and Stetsons alongside flashy blouses and stepping to the beat of Hank, Waylon, Merle, and Loretta.

Despite its long history, Carol's Pub remains relevant to this day as a one-of-a-kind place for intrepid youngsters to keep drinking and diving well into the night. Whether you're looking for an evening of live music or just a casual night out with friends, Carol's Pub is definitely worth checking out. With its guts and soul intact, it feels good to be part of this iconic establishment that has stood the test of time.