Nick's Beer Garden

Nick's Beer Garden Nick's Beer Garden is a well-known beer garden located on N Milwaukee Avenue, serving great music, draft beers, bottled and canned beers, as well as local and regional craft beers. It's the perfect place to relax after work or enjoy the late night excitement with live bands, pool games, shuffleboards, and an inviting atmosphere. Make sure to stop by if you're looking for a lively evening in Wicker Park!
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Friday at Nick’sBretto Rush9 PM – 12 AMChico12 AM – 4 AMNick’s Beer Garden1516 N Milwaukee AveWicker ParkNo cover • 21+
07/29/2026

Friday at Nick’s

Bretto Rush
9 PM – 12 AM

Chico
12 AM – 4 AM

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
Wicker Park

No cover • 21+

Close out Wicker Park Fest weekend with house music by Eliana, industry specials, and a dance floor that keeps moving al...
07/25/2026

Close out Wicker Park Fest weekend with house music by Eliana, industry specials, and a dance floor that keeps moving all night.

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL

Wicker Park • No Cover • 21+

Wicker Park After Dark

Show your official Wicker Park Fest pin after 10 PM and receive 10% off.

Stop by during the day for a refreshing bev! Come back later for Wicker Park Fest After Dark - 10% off drinks after 10p.
07/25/2026

Stop by during the day for a refreshing bev!

Come back later for Wicker Park Fest After Dark - 10% off drinks after 10p.

Close out Wicker Park Fest weekend with house music by Eliana, industry specials, and a dance floor that keeps moving un...
07/24/2026

Close out Wicker Park Fest weekend with house music by Eliana, industry specials, and a dance floor that keeps moving until 4 AM.

House Music by Eliana

10 PM to 4 AM

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL

Wicker Park • No Cover • 21+

Industry specials all night.

Wicker Park After Dark

Show your official Wicker Park Fest pin after 10 PM and receive 10% off.

Off the Record returns this Saturday.Join us for an evening of vinyl selections from Eli the Saint and DJ Akira, featuri...
07/24/2026

Off the Record returns this Saturday.

Join us for an evening of vinyl selections from Eli the Saint and DJ Akira, featuring disco, funk, soul, and hip hop.

Saturday, July 25
9 PM to 4 AM

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL

No cover • 21+

Attending Wicker Park Fest? Guests who make a donation at the festival gates receive an official Wicker Park Fest pin. Show your pin at Nick’s Beer Garden and receive 10% off your tab.

Wicker Park Fest weekend begins tomorrow.80’s New Wave • Pop • Discowith Justin Kallas9 PM to 12 AMClosing the night wit...
07/23/2026

Wicker Park Fest weekend begins tomorrow.

80’s New Wave • Pop • Disco

with Justin Kallas
9 PM to 12 AM

Closing the night with Chico
12 AM to 4 AM

Nick’s Beer Garden
1516 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL

No Cover • 21+

Wicker Park After Dark
Show your official Wicker Park Fest pin after 10 PM and receive 10% off.

We’ll see you out there this weekend!
07/22/2026

We’ll see you out there this weekend!

World Cup!
07/18/2026

World Cup!

Address

1516 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

The Beer Garden is located on N Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. For public transport, take the Blue Line to the Damen-O'Hare stop and then walk north for 10 minutes. Alternatively, take Bus 56 towards Milwaukee and Armitage and get off at Milwaukee and Leavitt, then walk east for 5 minutes.

If driving, take I-90/94 and exit at North Ave. Head west on North Ave and turn left onto Milwaukee Ave. There is street parking available on Milwaukee Ave or nearby side streets.

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 4am
Tuesday 2pm - 4am
Wednesday 2pm - 4am
Thursday 4pm - 4am
Friday 12pm - 4am
Saturday 12pm - 5am
Sunday 12pm - 4am

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Nick's Beer Garden is a legendary beer garden located on N Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago. Established in 1977, it has been a staple of the Wicker Park nightlife scene since 1994. The bar boasts an impressive selection of bottled and canned beers, as well as local, regional, and national craft beers on tap. The lively atmosphere is perfect for relaxing after work or enjoying late-night excitement with friends. Nick's Beer Garden features live music every weekend without any cover charge. Whether you want to shoot some pool, watch the game, or lounge in the beer garden, this neighborhood tavern has something for everyone. With its friendly staff and great crowd, Nick's Beer Garden is a must-visit spot for anyone looking to experience liquid luxury in Chicago.