The Beetle

The Beetle The Beetle is a bustling pub located on W Chicago Avenue, now open seven days a week at full capacity. With regular events such as trivia night, Friday fish fry, and a variety of food and drink specials offered throughout the week, The Beetle is the perfect place to gather with friends and enjoy a casual evening out.
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Get them while you can! We stocked up so if you want to purchase some to go we can do that too. We've got until November...
10/23/2026

Get them while you can! We stocked up so if you want to purchase some to go we can do that too. We've got until November 11th to sell them all. So come get them!

Kitt, the owner of The Beetle is turning 50! Come celebrate with us at her 70's Disco themed party next Friday the 16th ...
10/09/2026

Kitt, the owner of The Beetle is turning 50! Come celebrate with us at her 70's Disco themed party next Friday the 16th at 7pm.

Catch the game with us today! We are opening early to accommodate the 3pm start time.
10/07/2026

Catch the game with us today! We are opening early to accommodate the 3pm start time.

October DJ Calendar! We've got an extra weekend this month so we added George Olivos to the mix and brought back Mike Sl...
10/02/2026

October DJ Calendar! We've got an extra weekend this month so we added George Olivos to the mix and brought back Mike Slugs for another epic Halloween set. Super excited to add dj D2H and Phatmike Baby to the fourth Saturdays of the month. Let's go! # latenightkitchen

09/16/2026

Let's recreate that Bears joy and Chicago pride of last season! Let's go Bears! We will open at 11:30am again this Sunday to accommodate the Noon start time. Brunch and the full menu will be available.

Tonight we have The Cypher with Shon Roka. 10pm to close. All Hip Hop all night. Not for the faint of heart ❤️. Let's go...
09/12/2026

Tonight we have The Cypher with Shon Roka. 10pm to close. All Hip Hop all night. Not for the faint of heart ❤️. Let's go! Kitchen open til 1am. Pool table. Great music.

Time is flying. I can't believe it's already the second week of September. Here's the Line Up for the month! Dj's every ...
09/11/2026

Time is flying. I can't believe it's already the second week of September. Here's the Line Up for the month! Dj's every Friday and Saturday 10pm to close. Kitchen open til 1am.

We will be open at 11:30am to accommodate the noon start time. Get there early if you want a seat! Let's go Bears! ...
09/10/2026

We will be open at 11:30am to accommodate the noon start time. Get there early if you want a seat! Let's go Bears!

🚫 CONTEST CLOSED 🚫We teamed up with Riot Fest again this year to give away a pair of 3-Day GA tickets and a pair of sin...
09/01/2026

🚫 CONTEST CLOSED 🚫

We teamed up with Riot Fest again this year to give away a pair of 3-Day GA tickets and a pair of single day tickets!

TO ENTER:
👆 FOLLOW our page The Beetle Bar and Grill + LIKE this post

✌️ TAG a concert buddy you’d take with you to . Unlimited entries allowed, each tag must be a separate comment (and profile) to be counted.

🤟 SHARE this post to your stories and tag us for a bonus entry.

Winners will be chosen randomly and announced on Friday, September 4.

Swipe 👉 to check out the single day line ups.

GOOD LUCK!

📷: Sophie Castro

August Dj Line-Up! Dj's every Friday and Saturday from 10pm-close. Kitchen open til 1am. Summer's not over yet! Let's go...
08/10/2026

August Dj Line-Up! Dj's every Friday and Saturday from 10pm-close. Kitchen open til 1am. Summer's not over yet! Let's go!

Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday 4-6pm! $2 off our shared plates, $6 Drafts of Rev Fist City, $4 Bottled Dom...
07/23/2026

Join us for Happy Hour Monday through Friday 4-6pm! $2 off our shared plates, $6 Drafts of Rev Fist City, $4 Bottled Domestics, $10 W**e by the Glass and $6 Well Drinks. Beautiful day for the patio!

Address

2532 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

To get to 1225 W Chicago Avenue in Chicago, you can take the Blue Line train to the Chicago Station and walk about 10 minutes west on Chicago Avenue. Alternatively, you can take the 66 bus from downtown and get off at Ashland and Chicago, then walk about 2 minutes east on Chicago Avenue.

If driving, take I-90/94 and exit at Ogden Ave. Head east on Ogden Ave for about a mile and turn right onto N Ashland Ave. After half a mile, turn left onto W Chestnut St, which will turn into W Chicago Ave after crossing N Noble St. Street parking is available nearby but may be limited during peak hours.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 1am
Tuesday 4pm - 1am
Wednesday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 1am

Telephone

+17733840701

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The Beetle, located on W Chicago Avenue, is a must-visit pub in the city. With its recent announcement of being open seven days a week at full capacity, there's no better time to stop by and enjoy their welcoming atmosphere. The pub has shown its support for the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month and regularly hosts events like Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia and Fish Fry-day. Their spring/summer drink menu offers a variety of options, including cool cans with CBD or THC for those looking for something unique. And let's not forget about their patio - the perfect spot to enjoy brunch and cocktails on a sunny day. The Beetle truly has something for everyone, making it a top choice for locals and visitors alike.