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06/26/2026
✨ Updated Lineup ✨
MADD joins Bretto Rush tonight for Feel Good at Nick’s Beer Garden!
🎧 Bretto Rush • 9 PM–12 AM
🎧 MADD • 12 AM–4 AM
📍 Nick’s Beer Garden
🗓️ Tonight
🎟️ No Cover
🔞 21+
06/26/2026
✨ Updated Lineup ✨
MADD joins Bretto Rush tonight for Feel Good at Nick’s!
9 PM–4 AM • No Cover • 21+
06/23/2026
For the record…we’re going off the record.
Rare sounds and dance floor favorites all night long.
Eli The Saint at 9PM.
DJ Akira at midnight.
Come dig it.
06/23/2026
Who likes to dance and feel good? 🕺
You’re invited.
06/22/2026
Plan the rest of your week at NBG ⚽️
06/22/2026
☀️ early opening summer Sundays! ☀️
06/14/2026
Another week of footie!!! Come watch here! ⚽️
06/13/2026
Rock and Rye in the front 8p-midnight and
Sonny Daze DJing 12-close
It’s a packed night here - hope to see you!!
06/12/2026
Game on at 8. Music all night. Join us in the beer garden for USA vs. Paraguay, then stick around as Jordan Knecht and SoundTek take over the decks.
06/11/2026
⚽️ we’re open for these games! Bring your friends and hide from the rain :)
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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What people say
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.