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06/01/2026
Thank you to for this awesome video of our summer cocktails!
Stop by to try the drinks our team has put together for this season 😋☀️
05/24/2026
Here for you over the long Memorial Day weekend! Peep our hours 👇
HOURS:
Sunday: 3pm-12am
Monday: 5pm-12am
Come grab a cheesesteak or a burger! Kitchen open till 10pm both days. All day happy hour and industry discounts. Patio open rain or shine ⛲️
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05/22/2026
Happy Friday. It’s burger time. Let us do the cooking this Memorial Day weekend! And yes, we are open on Monday 😎
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05/15/2026
will be making you spaghettis 🍝 tonight! It’s fry-day so come for the funs & puns.
on the decks tonight starting at 8:30
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05/08/2026
The Ludlow Castle Jalapeño Cheeseburger is here. Like the slider, just bigger, messier, and loaded with jalapeño cheese. Wash it down with an ice cold cocktail.
The first of our summer specials 😊
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05/07/2026
Just in time for Whiskey Wed! Try the SUPERNOVA by our very own
Made with bourbon, strawberry, basil, red wine shrub, and lemon. Such a refreshing summer cooler!
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05/01/2026
Come try our new spring line up of cocktails. All “Year of the Horse” themed 🧡🐎
Brought to you by:
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04/25/2026
“My burger is changing and I’m okay with that”
It’s the last week to get the wasabi-bleu burger! We’re switching it up for a couple new summer specials. 🍔🧡
Also did you know Jordan was in an Altoid’s ad when he was 15? Still got it.
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04/21/2026
April’s frozen special, in honor of 4/20 (yes we’re one day late on this post)
Baked on the Beach 🏝️ (non-alcoholic)
lychee, coconut, pineapple, lime, and infused with 3mg of THC
Try our virgin lychee-colada but with a little added fun in the sun ☀️ Just in time for tonight’s Tuesday trivia and all day $10 happy hour burger deals 😊
General Trivia: 7-9pm every Tuesday
All burgers on the menu are $10 all day
03/12/2026
It’s almost Paddy’s pub time. Come get lucky with us 🍀💚 Specials running all weekend. Patio open rain or shine 🐕🦺
02/24/2026
🚨 Merch restock! We had these cute hats & shirts made by 🖤
Available at the bar. Shirts are a relaxed fit & 100% cotton. Caps are a 100% recycled nylon.
Shirt illustrations & photos
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02/19/2026
Celebrate Year of the Fire Horse with us next Thursday 2/26/26!
We’ll be hosting for portraits, for flash tattoos, free palm readings and Coquetel Collective for special cocktails.
Come bring your wishes & manifestation for the new year by making an offering to our special Fire Horse altar! We’ll have a dedicated display to usher in prosperity and good fortune!
Music & Vibes with
Happy Lunar New Year 🧧 from your fam at Luddys. 🔥🐎❤️
02/09/2026
It’s Monday Fundays now, according to ! 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for including us on this list with some of Chicago’s best. Link in bio to read.
Monday Specials:
All day happy hour & 20% off for all industry folks. And of course, cheesesteaks with bread from our friends 🫰
02/05/2026
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈 We’re throwing a watch party with the game up on the projector (yes, sound on). We’ll do the cooking so you can relax and just watch the game.
We’ll have extra cheesesteaks this week only, thanks to our friends at who are stocking us up on sesame rolls!
All-day happy hour + 20% off for industry folks. Come hang! 🤎
01/30/2026
Hello everyone — we’ll be open tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. In solidarity with what’s been happening in Minnesota and here at home in Chicago, we’ll be donating 20% of all beverage sales tomorrow to
We stand with immigrants, always. ICE has no place in our communities. ABOLISH ICE
Remember: support your local small businesses — especially the ones that are immigrant-owned. Where we put our money matters. Stay away from corporate spending and pay in cash to avoid processing fees.
As always, we remain dedicated to creating a safe space for our community.
Love,
Ludlow
01/25/2026
& .collective are back at it today with fun THC infused and low ABV cocktails. 🤍
Made with .sounds.product h**p infused simple syrup
Sunday, Jan 25th, 3pm-Sell out
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01/23/2026
Happy Valentine’s Day 💘
Let’s celebrate love in all its forms—because we could all use a little extra this year. Join us for a fun-packed night featuring:
🎵 Open Decks by
🔮 Tarot Readings with
🖌️ Flash Tattoos by &
01/22/2026
We have hats! modeling our new ludlow cap :)
Available for purchase at the bar! Made for us by
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01/21/2026
Wasabi-bleu 2.0 burger is back! With your favorite sriracha aioli, wasabi bleu cheese sauce & sake-caramelized red onions, but this time with an added fried green tomato :)
Approved by our lil bar dog, Mango.
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01/17/2026
Happy Sat! on the decks starting at 8:30 pm! Late night happy hour starts at 10 pm and goes till close! Warm up tonight with $10 classics ❄️🎧🪩🍸🤍
01/17/2026
Happy Saturday! on the decks starting at 8:30 pm! Late night happy hour starts at 10 pm and goes till close! Warm up tonight with $10 classics ❄️🎧🪩🍸🤍
Address
2959 N California Avenue
Chicago, IL
60618
To get to N California Avenue in Chicago, you can take the Blue Line or Milwaukee District North Line and get off at California Station. From there, it's a short walk to the street. Alternatively, if driving, head towards North California Avenue and look for available street parking or nearby parking garages.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
5pm - 12am |
| Friday |
5pm - 2am |
| Saturday |
5pm - 2am |
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What people say
Ludlow Liquors on N California Avenue in Chicago is a genuine tavern that serves up boozy cocktails by the ounce, killer whiskey sours, and cheap beers. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a strong and stable bar that promises to keep you comfortable throughout your visit. The food menu is also worth mentioning, as they have a variety of new items that are sure to satisfy any craving. Additionally, Ludlow Liquors hosts events with local chefs and bartenders, making it an exciting spot for foodies and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Their weekend happy hour is also a great deal, offering a Chicago dog and any well spirit highball for only $12. Overall, Ludlow Liquors is a must-visit spot in Chicago for anyone looking for great drinks and delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere.