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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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05/19/2026

Yes, we are back on our 100 bottles of Malort on the wall bu****it. Starting NOW!

Hurry on up to the Draftkings sportsbook while you still can to wager on how long it will last!

05/15/2026

Our Nisei Lounge condolences to the Sianis and families on the passing of the legendary Sam Sianis. May his memory be a blessing.

He was the Michael Jordan of Chicago bar owners, the all time Chicago Tavern G.O.A.T. 🇬🇷🇺🇸🐐🍻🫡😢

That’s fun.      ⚾️
05/07/2026

That’s fun. ⚾️

05/01/2026

We’ll drink to that!

Starting NOW! 🐻❤️⚾️💙

Wrigley Field DAY BASEBALL today! And all weekend long!Open at 11am every home DAY BASEBALL game!
04/17/2026

Wrigley Field DAY BASEBALL today! And all weekend long!

Open at 11am every home DAY BASEBALL game!

Preparations for visiting Phillies and Mets fans are well underway at   Introducing…Spicy MargChicago Style SangriaVienn...
04/16/2026

Preparations for visiting Phillies and Mets fans are well underway at

Introducing…
Spicy Marg
Chicago Style Sangria
Vienna Beef Sport Pepper
Cubberry Lemonade

03/27/2026

Screw it. We are too excited to wait until 2pm to announce this!

Ladies and gentlemen of DAY BASEBALL your pleas and imprecations have been answered!

The Nisei Lounge L purging plunging penguins are BACK for the 2026 season!

Let’s go Opening Day L purging plunging lads!

PSA: You can win tickets to a FUTURE Cubs game from  here today between 12:30 - 1pmPretty sure they are bleacher tickets...
03/26/2026

PSA: You can win tickets to a FUTURE Cubs game from here today between 12:30 - 1pm

Pretty sure they are bleacher tickets but no promises on that.

Middle aged first time Nisei visitor guy advising his lady friends “This is not the kind of bar you want to order prosec...
03/22/2026

Middle aged first time Nisei visitor guy advising his lady friends “This is not the kind of bar you want to order prosecco in! Who knows how long it has been open!”

Sir! We’re Nisei Lounge! We got the finest little bottles of fine prosecco for all the fine ladies!

We hereby declare the 2026 al fresco drinking season open at  Come hither thirsty sophisticates!
03/20/2026

We hereby declare the 2026 al fresco drinking season open at

Come hither thirsty sophisticates!

The toast at the bar this first weekend of March Madness 2026 is “May Sister Jean bless and keep us”. Pass it on. She wa...
03/19/2026

The toast at the bar this first weekend of March Madness 2026 is “May Sister Jean bless and keep us”.

Pass it on.

She was a good one. RIP.

Look dive bar incredible tomorrow Chicago! We've got a limited number of our 75th Anniversary St Patrick's Day shirts fo...
03/16/2026

Look dive bar incredible tomorrow Chicago! We've got a limited number of our 75th Anniversary St Patrick's Day shirts for sale at the bar. $30 including sales tax. Made by Obvious Shirts for us so you know the shirts are high quality and DAY BASEBALL approved attire.

If there are any left AFTER Tuesday we'll put them for sale online but there won't be many so get on in here and get yours in the size you actually want!

Open by 11am. In honor of St Patrick’s Day we will NOT be offering pool or darts at the bar all day Saturday.
03/14/2026

Open by 11am.

In honor of St Patrick’s Day we will NOT be offering pool or darts at the bar all day Saturday.

See you Saturday Chicago.
03/14/2026

See you Saturday Chicago.

Taking advantage of this exceptional Chicago weather today to take some time and do some DAY BASEBALL spring training ba...
03/09/2026

Taking advantage of this exceptional Chicago weather today to take some time and do some DAY BASEBALL spring training back patio drinking of our own.

And to boo the Mets.

Which is timeless.

Chicago’s most Stanley Kowalski forward dive bar has done it again!$4  Stellaaaaaaaa beers all week!
03/06/2026

Chicago’s most Stanley Kowalski forward dive bar has done it again!

$4 Stellaaaaaaaa beers all week!

STELLLLLAAAAAAAAAA….….is on special at Nisei Lounge. $4 a bottle. All week.  Open at 5pm. Earlier on weekends. Bring mon...
03/04/2026

STELLLLLAAAAAAAAAA….
….is on special at Nisei Lounge.

$4 a bottle. All week. Open at 5pm. Earlier on weekends. Bring money.

A friendly reminder from your friends at Nisei Lounge!
02/07/2026

A friendly reminder from your friends at Nisei Lounge!

Powering up for Winter Olympics day drinking with this gloriously delicious mess from  on Belmont.
02/06/2026

Powering up for Winter Olympics day drinking with this gloriously delicious mess from on Belmont.

Welcome to Truth In Advertising Month at Nisei Lounge.
02/01/2026

Welcome to Truth In Advertising Month at Nisei Lounge.

FINAL WEEKEND…to visit with our plunging polar penguins Tinker, Evers, and Joe Borowski 2…before they head to spring tra...
01/31/2026

FINAL WEEKEND…to visit with our plunging polar penguins Tinker, Evers, and Joe Borowski 2…before they head to spring training!

And of course their plunge coach Yeti Rothschild (left). Get your selfie with them this weekend before they waddle south!

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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What people say

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.

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