Nisei Lounge

Nisei Lounge Nisei Lounge is a classic Chicago neighborhood dive bar and beer bar that has been around since 1951, located at 3439 North Sheffield in Wrigleyville. This tavern offers an excellent selection of retro and craft beers, cocktails, pool table, free darts and board games for customers to enjoy. They open at least 2 hours before every Cubs home game and usually around 5pm daily unless there's good football in the fall. Nisei Lounge is open for business for 363 days a year. Come experience the oldest bar in Wrigleyville!
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Pumpkin b**r? No. Pumpkin Malort? Yes. Debuting our Halloween decorations…a skull filled with pumpkin infused Malort. No...
10/16/2026

Pumpkin b**r? No.
Pumpkin Malort? Yes.

Debuting our Halloween decorations…a skull filled with pumpkin infused Malort. Now available. 🎃💀😱🤢

OFFICIAL NISEI LOUNGE STATEMENT: We extend our hearfelt condolences to the Ditka family. Da’ Coach stomped the Chicago E...
10/09/2026

OFFICIAL NISEI LOUNGE STATEMENT: We extend our hearfelt condolences to the Ditka family. Da’ Coach stomped the Chicago Earth. He will be missed.

We’re open for Chicago Playoff DAY BASEBALL. The sign makes it official.
09/29/2026

We’re open for Chicago Playoff DAY BASEBALL.

The sign makes it official.

09/24/2026

We take your hard earned drinking dollar and blow it on PLAYOFF SPOT CLINCHING CUBS DAY BASEBALL!

THAT is the Nisei Lounge promise!

Boom! There it is! The Nisei Lounge PCA-O-METER has been updated with his latest bomb! Now excuse us as we convene a s...
09/17/2026

Boom! There it is!

The Nisei Lounge PCA-O-METER has been updated with his latest bomb!

Now excuse us as we convene a staff meeting on painter tape font matching.

MALORT PASSPORT UPDATE!We have 18 passports to hand out (with purchase) starting at 5pm tonight, and then 18 more each o...
09/15/2026

MALORT PASSPORT UPDATE!

We have 18 passports to hand out (with purchase) starting at 5pm tonight, and then 18 more each on Wednesday, and Thursday at 5pm and at 1pm Friday and 11am Saturday.

We’ll try to tweet when each day’s ration is gone but no promises. Good luck campers.

Monday PCA-O-METER 8PM UPDATE!
09/15/2026

Monday PCA-O-METER 8PM UPDATE!

IMPORTANT: We are NOT handing out Malort 2026 passports until tomorrow. A limited # will be available upon (our usually...
09/14/2026

IMPORTANT: We are NOT handing out Malort 2026 passports until tomorrow. A limited # will be available upon (our usually very punctual) opening Monday thru Sunday.

We will start stamping all passports brought in as soon as we find the stamp. Will post if / when that miracle happens

As part of our ongoing mission to be America’s #1 source of painters tape delivered baseball data tonight we proudly de...
09/11/2026

As part of our ongoing mission to be America’s #1 source of painters tape delivered baseball data tonight we proudly debut our… PCA-O-METER!

Exclusively (presumably) at Nisei Lounge!

We are THRILLED to announce that for a FIFTEENTH straight year we will try to be a popular (and other almost as fine Oh...
09/04/2026

We are THRILLED to announce that for a FIFTEENTH straight year we will try to be a popular (and other almost as fine Ohio colleges and universities) football bar.

While we will almost inevitably fail in this (again) we owe it to O-H-I-O 🏈 to try. See you 11am Saturday!

09/03/2026

PCA’s first at bat of any game has become around here.

Address

3439 N Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

To get to the dive bar and beer bar on N Sheffield Avenue in Chicago, you can take the CTA train to the Addison station and walk west for about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the #152 Addison bus and get off at Sheffield, then walk north for a few minutes. If driving, there are public parking lots on Addison and Sheffield or street parking available nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 2am
Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 5pm - 2am
Thursday 5pm - 2am
Friday 4pm - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2:15am
Sunday 4pm - 2am

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Nisei Lounge is a classic Chicago neighborhood dive bar that has been serving customers since 1951. Located in Wrigleyville, it is the oldest tavern in the area and offers an excellent selection of retro beers, craft beers, and cocktails. The bar also features a good pool table, a great jukebox, and free darts and board games for customers to enjoy.

One of the best things about Nisei Lounge is its commitment to being open for its customers. It is always open at least 2 hours before every Cubs home game and usually around 5pm daily unless there's good football, in which case they open earlier in the fall. With only two days off per year, Nisei Lounge is open 363 days a year.

The atmosphere at Nisei Lounge is laid-back and welcoming. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks on offer. The bar's page describes it as "more fun in person," which is definitely true. Whether you're looking for a place to hang out with friends or catch a game, Nisei Lounge has something for everyone.

Overall, Nisei Lounge is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a classic Chicago dive bar experience. With its great selection of drinks, fun games, and welcoming atmosphere, it's easy to see why this bar has been around for so long.