The Glunz Tavern

The Glunz Tavern The Glunz Tavern is a classic tavern-style restaurant and pub located in the historic Old Town neighborhood of Chicago. Serving up a variety of dishes including authentic Bavarian pretzels, this establishment also offers an extensive wine and spirits selection perfect for pairing with any meal. Join in on events like wine tasting nights or take advantage of their Tuesday Half Price Bottle of Wine Night. The Glunz Tavern is the ideal spot for those seeking great food and drink in a cozy atmosphere.

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10/22/2026

One you don’t want to miss: Allagash Brewing sampling at The Glunz Tavern, TODAY, October 22, 5-7pm 🍺

Allagash Brewing Company **rtasting

Cocktail hour at The Glunz Tavern and a Sneaky Peat cocktail, a match made in heaven. 🐿️🥃Sneaky Peat Scotch Wh**ky ...
10/22/2026

Cocktail hour at The Glunz Tavern and a Sneaky Peat cocktail, a match made in heaven. 🐿️🥃

Sneaky Peat Scotch Wh**ky

Some buildings have stories to tell. Ours has been telling them since 1888.For more than 135 years, The House of Glunz a...
10/17/2026

Some buildings have stories to tell. Ours has been telling them since 1888.

For more than 135 years, The House of Glunz and The Glunz Tavern have been part of Chicago’s history, welcoming generations through the same doors.

This weekend, we’re proud to be part of Open House Chicago, celebrating the architecture, history, and stories that make our city so special.

Come step inside, take a look around, and discover a little piece of old Chicago that’s still very much alive.

Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
Noon – 5 PM

Open House Of Chicago

Join us this weekend at The House of Glunz for Open House Chicago!Since 1888, The House of Glunz and The Glunz Tavern ha...
10/13/2026

Join us this weekend at The House of Glunz for Open House Chicago!

Since 1888, The House of Glunz and The Glunz Tavern have been part of the fabric of Chicago, sharing a historic building that has welcomed generations of neighbors, friends, and visitors.

We’re proud to be part of this celebration of the architecture, people, and stories that make Chicago so special.

Come explore our history, admire the details, and experience a little piece of old Chicago that’s still very much alive.

Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
11 AM – 5 PM
206 W. Wells Street, Chicago

Open House Of Chicago

Some buildings have stories to tell. Ours has been telling them since 1888.For more than 135 years, The House of Glunz a...
10/13/2026

Some buildings have stories to tell. Ours has been telling them since 1888.

For more than 135 years, The House of Glunz and The Glunz Tavern have been part of Chicago’s history, welcoming generations through the same doors.

This weekend, we’re proud to be part of Open House Chicago, celebrating the architecture, history, and stories that make our city so special.

Come step inside, take a look around, and discover a little piece of old Chicago that’s still very much alive.

Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18
11 AM – 5 PM

Open House Of Chicago

10/11/2026

Tyler Glunz (red shirt) 5th Generation Glunz, completed the Chicago Marathon. 🏃‍♀️Great video of her high fiving her dad, Billy Glunz then hugging her mother, Jean Glunz, all while running past the House of Glunz and Glunz Tavern.

Congrats Tyler and all the runners of the Chicago Marathon !

Autumn gatherings are better with good company and a well-stocked bar. 🍂🍷Let The House of Glunz bring the w**e and spiri...
10/11/2026

Autumn gatherings are better with good company and a well-stocked bar. 🍂🍷

Let The House of Glunz bring the w**e and spirits straight to your door, leaving you more time to enjoy the season and less time running errands.

Shop local, entertain effortlessly, and let us handle the rest.

Call The House of Glunz a 312-642-3000 to place your order!

Sure, you can hold a b**r.But can you HOLD a b**r? 🍺💪Time to find out.Join us this Saturday at The Glunz Tavern for our ...
10/02/2026

Sure, you can hold a b**r.

But can you HOLD a b**r? 🍺💪

Time to find out.

Join us this Saturday at The Glunz Tavern for our Stein Holding Competitions at 3 PM & 5 PM. Bragging rights are very much on the line.

And if spectating is more your sport, we’ve got traditional German b**rs on draft all month long.

Come for the b**r. Stay to watch someone’s arm start shaking.

Prost! 🍻

We take Oktoberfest very seriously at The Glunz Tavern.The b**r. The pretzels. The completely unnecessary competition ov...
10/02/2026

We take Oktoberfest very seriously at The Glunz Tavern.

The b**r. The pretzels. The completely unnecessary competition over who can hold a very heavy stein the longest. 🍺

Traditional German b**rs are on tap all month at The Glunz Tavern, and this Saturday we’re testing arm strength (and questionable decision-making) with Stein Holding Competitions at 3 PM & 5 PM.
House of Glunz & Glunz Tavern

Come celebrate with us at The Glunz Tavern this weekend with traditional Oktoberfest b**rs on draft, plenty of good chee...
10/02/2026

Come celebrate with us at The Glunz Tavern this weekend with traditional Oktoberfest b**rs on draft, plenty of good cheer, and our Stein Holding Competitions on Saturday at 3 PM & 5 PM.

Grab your friends, raise a stein, and join us for a little Oktoberfest fun. Prost! 🍺

Nothing beats a giant Bavarian pretzel at The Glunz Tavern 🥨
09/26/2026

Nothing beats a giant Bavarian pretzel at The Glunz Tavern 🥨

09/14/2026

The second annual Old Town Oktoberfest on Wells St is almost here! We’ll be bringing cold kegs, live music, and much more, so get ready to raise a stein and celebrate Sept 18-20 🍻

Old Town Chicago House of Glunz & Glunz Tavern

Old Town’s Oktoberfest is right around the corner, are you ready? Join us September 18-20 for food, music & b**r! Prost!...
09/10/2026

Old Town’s Oktoberfest is right around the corner, are you ready? Join us September 18-20 for food, music & b**r! Prost! 🍻 🇩🇪

Old Town Chicago House of Glunz & Glunz Tavern

Did you catch Christopher on WGN-TV talking about Old Town’s Oktoberfest? He’s ready, are you? 9/18-9/20 in Old Town! 🍻🇩...
08/25/2026

Did you catch Christopher on WGN-TV talking about Old Town’s Oktoberfest? He’s ready, are you? 9/18-9/20 in Old Town! 🍻🇩🇪🥨

WGN-TV

KÖLSCH • Happy Hour • Sunday 4–7 PMThrough the end of September!Reissdorf Kölsch, served the traditional Cologne way — p...
08/14/2026

KÖLSCH • Happy Hour • Sunday 4–7 PM
Through the end of September!
Reissdorf Kölsch, served the traditional Cologne way — poured ice-cold into 200 ml stange glasses and delivered fresh by the kranz (server).
Your server marks a tally on your coaster
with every round — when you’re done,
place your coaster on top of your glass. PROST!

End of an era indeed. 🍺 Cheers to having the last barrel of Schlitz in Chicago and to everyone who came out to enjoy it ...
08/13/2026

End of an era indeed. 🍺 Cheers to having the last barrel of Schlitz in Chicago and to everyone who came out to enjoy it one last time! 🍻


📸: Old Town Chicago

Address

1202 N Wells Street
Chicago, IL
60610

For public transportation, take the Brown or Purple line to the Sedgwick Station. From there, walk east on North Avenue for two blocks until you reach Wells Street. The restaurant and pub will be on your right-hand side.

For driving, take Lake Shore Drive to the North Avenue exit and turn west onto North Avenue. Follow North Avenue for about two miles until you reach Wells Street. Turn left onto Wells Street and the restaurant and pub will be on your right-hand side.

Parking options include street parking on Wells Street, nearby parking garages like 1239 N. Kingsbury, or valet parking offered by the restaurant itself.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm

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The Glunz Tavern is a classic tavern restaurant located in the heart of Old Town, Chicago. The restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot for both locals and tourists. The owner, Christopher Donovan, is a genius who knows his stuff when it comes to wine and spirits. The House of Glunz, which is part of the tavern, offers complimentary wine tastings every weekend. Additionally, the tavern serves delicious food that can be enjoyed during events such as the Wells Street Art Festival. With over 175 artists, 18 music acts, and 17 food booths featuring favorites from Old Town restaurants & festival food, this event is not to be missed. The Glunz Tavern also offers unique cocktails like the Sneaky Peat cocktail: their rendition of the Chancellor. Overall, The Glunz Tavern is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for great food and drinks in Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.