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04/11/2026
To celebrate the start of our third year of EXPAT we’re opening on Sundays again to celebrate.
is hosting open decks from 3-8 with special guests on deck. The perfect end to gather post .
Chefs & are bringing some heat to comfort classics that will get rid of the sunday scaries. Great deals on drinks. Hello Family, this is the Sunday space you’ve been hoping for.
04/08/2026
A home for those always in motion. A space for all poets, pilgrims and punks. The second week of April marks the two year anniversary of the west west loop’s favorite space - that’s us baby, Expat Family.
Join us all week as we kick off our third year in a big way. Check out the rundown below;
Thursday - Expat’s Creative Lead & Curator will be selecting his favorite tracks from the past year as we gather to celebrate the kickoff of and our two year anniversary.
Friday - & guests takes us on a time warp back to y2k for one of our favorite functions.
Saturday - is back in the building with another guaranteed epic.
Sunday Sunday Sunday. Yes we are now open Sundays. Celebrate General Manager birthday week as we kick off year 3 of Expat with some special guests on the decks and food specials.
**New Summer Hours**
Starting this week we will be open Wednesday to Sunday. Stay tuned for Sunday adventures, new menus dropping and mid week specials to hold your appetite down and lift your spirits up.
03/30/2026
Some extended family love to start a beautiful week. We love when you share with. Find all these lovely photographers and their muses in the tagged photos. Keep sharing. keep vibing. We trending and Spring has only just started sprung.
03/18/2026
Actual Saint Patrick’s Day in Chicago with x - an Irish Coffee to set you right.
03/15/2026
IRISH COFFEE CLUB. ST PATRICK’S DAY. Tuesday March 17. 4-6 with x Sláinte ☘️🇮🇪
02/18/2026
a special menu for a special night. Celebrate Lunar New Year with us Tuesday the 17th from 7pm to Midnight. Keke came correct, is flowing at $8 and the kitchen team is rocking with some of General Choi’s late favorites.
Come have a bite, a sip and see if you don’t real lucky with the General’s Red Envelopes 🧧
02/17/2026
Happy New Year to all, tonight General Choi and Keke are leading the team into a night to kick off the year of the fire horse right 🐎🔥.
Keke is crafting, the kitchen is cooking, and General Choi is ready to rock.
02/13/2026
Year of the fire-horse is upon us and we want to kick off your year long hustle season of bold action full of headstrong might with a celebration that’ll have Expat going up on a Tuesday.
We’re following General into the night, our fearless GM as he hosts a lunar new year celebration for the ages. Our own is holding it down with a lineup of specialty cocktails, are only $8 for the night + the kitchen is kicking out some specials for the night including a late night fried rice that will have you feeling nice.
and will be holding down the sound and we’ve got more surprises in store from red envelope giveaways and who knows what else between now and General Choi’s new year’s.
We encourage you to wear red but please come as you are. No cover & Great energy means you don’t want to miss it. Wishing our whole Expat family happiness and prosperity this new year. Let’s get after it!
01/21/2026
We’re in this together people. We all have to do our part to stay warm. So the Expat bar team is pouring out $5 Irish Coffees everyday from 4P - 7P. Every damn day til it’s warm again. 😤
01/15/2026
Friday night we’re introducing Brewed Fresh with . House sets from Chicago’s own. Time to remind the city the sound we’ve been brewing for time.
This week featuring:
Lexsan from 10-11:30.
Dash from 11:30 to close.
$20 after 11P for you gentlemen.
12/27/2025
run it back, run it up - Saturday night and ‘s Worldwide ready to stamp your dance floor passport. in the building, in the building. If you havnt learned yet, get here early, heck come over for djnner, it’s a great way to guarantee entry.
12/27/2025
we’re so thankful for our extended family and shout out two of the city’s favorite sons, & , for shouting us out on the track Safe With Me on their Secret Santa EP to celebrate this holiday season.
To all the poets, pilgrims and punks that make up this home away from home we call Expat, we wish you and yours the most happy on high holiday season and cannot wait to keep grooving with you all.
Link in bio for Secret Santa full EP on Soundcloud.
12/07/2025
New Year’s Eve is bringing the extended family together to ring in the new year. Don’t sleep on securing your spot across the three rooms and multiple djs. Early bird tickets are now available by way of link in bio. Talent announced this week. Grab that peace of mind and lock in your spot in today. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
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What people say
Expat Chicago on N. Ogden Avenue is a vibrant destination that beautifully blends American classics with global comfort food, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts. The menu features delightful offerings like their Fish & Chips, where crispy cod is expertly paired with house-made tartar sauce and malt vinegar aioli—an iconic British dish reimagined in the heart of Chicago.
The atmosphere at Expat is welcoming and lively, designed for those who crave familiar flavors or are eager to explore something new. With a culinary passport that takes you on a journey through various international cuisines, every visit promises an exciting dining experience.
In addition to its delicious food, Expat also boasts an impressive selection of well-traveled cocktails and natural wines, perfect for complementing your meal or enjoying a night out with friends. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or celebrate a special occasion, Expat Chicago offers the ideal setting to savor great food and drinks while enjoying the company of fellow travelers and locals alike.
