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10/26/2026
🌴🍹 SUNSHINE, SPIRITS & A LITTLE SOMETHING SINISTER! 👻🖤
The final week of October is looking pretty good at Boat Drinks Chicago! ⚓🌊
☀️ We're talking temperatures in the 60s, a little sunshine, and maybe a few clouds. Not too shabby for the end of October on the Chicago lakefront!
🍹 HERE'S THE PLAN:
⚓ Monday 10/26 – CLOSED (even the spirits need a day off!)
☀️ Tuesday 10/27 – 11 AM–10 PM
😎 Wednesday 10/28 – 11 AM–11 PM
🌤️ Thursday 10/29 – 11 AM–10 PM
🍂 Friday 10/30 – 11 AM–10 PM
🎃 Saturday 10/31 – 9 AM–11 PM
🦇 BUT BE WARNED...
Ms. Blackwater has been watching the forecast from her upstairs window at the Blackwater Boarding House. She assures us the weather will be delightful.
Of course, she said the same thing about her last group of guests... and nobody has seen them since. 💀🥀
Whether you're coming for the sunshine, the cocktails, or just to make sure Ms. Blackwater doesn't put your name on her guest list, we've got a spot waiting for you!
📍 Boat Drinks | Burnham Harbor | Chicago
🍹 Come for the drinks. Stay for the lakefront views. Leave before Ms. Blackwater learns your name. 👀
👇 TAG YOUR BOAT DRINKS CREW! Who's joining us for one last spooky week on the harbor?
10/22/2026
🐻 **BEAR DOWN. DRINKS UP. CROWNS ON.** 👑
The Bears are taking over the TV wall, the BBQ is smoking, the weather is showing off, and **Rick King's ENTIRE Royal Hustle** is hitting the Long Drink Stage from **230 - 6p!** 🎶
That's right. The **ENTIRE** Royal Hustle. Apparently Rick finally decided to share the spotlight.
Meanwhile, Ms. Beatrice Blackwater is lurking around the property. Eight men checked into her boarding house. None checked out. But don't worry, our hospitality is *slightly* better.
🏈 Bears on the big screens.
🍖 BBQ in the air.
☀️ Sunshine on the deck.
🍺 Cold drinks a plenty.
**Boat Drinks. Where the music is free, the drinks are cold, and the only thing getting murdered today better be the Bears' opponent.**
🐻 **DRINKS UP. BEAR DOWN.**
Jaclyn Rojas
10/21/2026
☀️🍹 WEDNESDAY BOAT DRINKS!
It's October, the weather's gorgeous, and your boat is still on the dock? Bold choice. 🙄 Get out on the lake while you still can!
Grab dinner and free music as Liam Hanna hits the Long Drink Stage 5 – 830p!
🐦⬛ Ms. Beatrice Blackwater's crows are already circling. We're assuming they're supervising preparations. Or selecting dinner. Hard to say. 🐦⬛
I'll be decorating Thursday morning before the Bears game, so if you see a woman hauling skeletons around Burnham Harbor, mind your business. It's called hospitality.
Boats out. Drinks up. Beware the crows! 🍻🐦⬛
10/19/2026
Boat Drinks is open all week! 10a - 10p (11p on Thursday for Bears)
Music for the rest of October is posted below.
Come for lunch or dinner, stay for a drink and music. Ms. Blackwater isn't around just yet, so you can leave whenever you'd like. 🐦⬛
Drinks Up. Guard Down.
10/17/2026
Enjoy the smooth sounds of tonight until 830p.
10/17/2026
☀️ THE SUN IS OUT, THE CHAIRS ARE MIGRATING, AND BOAT DRINKS IS OPEN UNTIL 10p! 🐦⬛
We've reached that magical time of year when our customers become amateur interior designers. Tables move. Chairs wander. Entire seating sections mysteriously relocate.
Currently, half our furniture has taken up residence on the bike path because apparently the sun is worth a little traffic obstruction. 🚴♂️☀️
🎶 Robbie Gold (NOT to be confused with Robbie Gould — although we're willing to let him attempt a 45-yard field goal) takes the Long Drink Stage from 5 – 830p!
🐷 Hankering for some pulled pork? Craving Pizza312? Why make difficult decisions when you can have BOTH?
PULLED PORK PIZZA IS ON THE MENU. 🍕🔥
Come for the sunshine. Stay for the music. Rearrange our furniture like you own the place.
Boat Drinks. Open until 10PM. Music is ALWAYS FREE.
Just leave enough room for the bikes and birds to get through. 😎 🐦⬛
10/15/2026
🚨 BOAT DRINKS IS CLOSED THURSDAY & FRIDAY 🚨
Summer denial has officially caught up with us!
That being said, Ms. Beatrice Blackwater, former proprietor of the Blackwater Boarding House, is thrilled to have the place to herself for a couple days.
Stop by on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9a - 10p and check out musical genius Robbie Gold on the Long Drink Stage from 5p - 830p.
Music is free. Drinks are flowing.
Just don’t let Ms. Blackwater make yours. 💀🐦⬛
See you Saturday!
10/14/2026
Chicago weather went from 80° to 65° faster than the Bears, Sox, and Mike Ditka could crush our hopes and dreams.
We had a good run, summer. All 36 hours of it.
But unlike Chicago sports, Boat Drinks refuses to disappoint you. Well, at least not intentionally.
🍻 OPEN TODAY 4p - 11p
⚽ The Chicago Fire take on Philadelphia at Soldier Field at 730l. Come grab a drink before the match, celebrate afterward, or drown your sorrows. We're experienced in all three.
65° is still patio weather in Chicago. Put on a hoodie, order an Italian Beef Quesadilla, and quit acting like it's February.
Come for a drink. Stay for a while.
Ms. Blackwater insists. 🐦⬛💀
10/12/2026
Yes we are open! Tuesday too! 11a - 11p
10/09/2026
We have a death grip on summer, and we’re not letting go. 80 degrees, sunny skies, and Boat Drinks? A match made in heaven. Your pumpkin spice can wait.
FREE music all weekend long 6 - 930p
☀️ Friday: Uncle Goody Uncle Goody Band
☀️ Saturday: Griffen Crowder
☀️ Sunday: Bisceglia Brothers
The Bears are playing the Packers in Green Bay, but there’s no reason to make Wisconsin part of your weekend. We can drink and yell at the TV right here.
🍕 Pizza will be cookin'.
🔥 BBQ will be smokin'.
📺 TVs will be on.
🔊 Yes, the volume will be UP.
Summer stays. Drinks up. Bear Down. 🐻⬇️
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10/04/2026
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10/04/2026
Bears v. Jets and gorgeous fall weather.
The Boat Drinks party starts at 8a, with Falcon Superchair bringing the pregame noise. Grab a Chicago Light or Da Gummy, soak up the sunshine, and admire what several days of rain can accomplish when we’re no longer responsible for watering things.
Kickoff is at Noon. If technology defeats us, I’ll personally handle both play-by-play and color commentary. Accuracy questionable. Opinions plentiful. Volume guaranteed.
Drinks up. Bear Down. 🐻⬇️
10/01/2026
We may have forgotten to water the plants a couple two tree times recently, so Mother Nature has scheduled a two-day deep soak.
Boat Drinks is closed again today due to rain, but she’d better get it out of her system now. Mt. Joy is at Northerly on Saturday, the Bears are home Sunday, and Case Keenum may be back on the field after strolling out of quarterback witness protection and absolutely dismantling the Eagles on Monday Night Football.
See you this weekend!!!
09/30/2026
🌧️ Boat Drinks is closing early today.
We’ve had three guests, several staff conversations that should never have happened, and everyone is starting to get a little stir-crazy.
The rain wins. See you when Chicago dries out.
09/30/2026
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600 E Waldron
Chicago, IL
60605
To reach E Waldron in Chicago, take the CTA train to the Millennium Station and exit onto Randolph Street. Walk east to Michigan Avenue and take Bus 146 northbound towards Inner Drive/Michigan. Get off at the stop for E Waldron Drive and walk a couple of blocks west.
If driving, take Lake Shore Drive north and exit at Monroe Street. Turn left onto Michigan Avenue then turn right onto E Waldron Drive. Parking is available at the nearby Lakeside Garage or street parking may be an option.
Please note that these directions may apply to multiple locations on E Waldron in Chicago, not just Boat Drinks.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
8am - 11pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 11pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 11pm |
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What people say
Boat Drinks, located on E Waldron in Chicago, is a must-visit bar and grill for anyone looking for a great time. With live music every night, this spot is perfect for those who love to enjoy good music while sipping on their favorite drinks. The location of Boat Drinks next to the boat launch and just one block away from Soldier Field makes it an ideal spot to hang out before or after a game or event.
The variety of artists that perform at Boat Drinks is impressive, ranging from blues to rock to country. The recent Memorial Day celebration with Derek Caruso & The Blues Fuse was a huge hit among patrons. And with Christian & franklistonmusic and Casey Lee and the Blue Line Blues Band also performing recently, there's always something new and exciting happening at Boat Drinks.
The soft opening weekend was a success, thanks to the fantastic artists and drinks that were served. And with the weather looking fantastic this week, it's the perfect time to head over to Boat Drinks for some amazing music and drinks. Whether you're going to Luke Combs at Soldier Field or just looking for a fun night out, Boat Drinks is definitely worth checking out.
Overall, Boat Drinks offers an unforgettable experience with its lively atmosphere, talented musicians, and delicious drinks. It's no wonder why so many people have been raving about this place on social media. So if you're in Chicago and looking for a great time, be sure to stop by Boat Drinks on E Waldron!
