Chicago, IL

Nick's Beer Garden

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With room for roughly 250 and a 21+ policy, Nick's Beer Garden is part of the live-music circuit in Chicago, Illinois. Whether it’s our jukebox, live bands, pool or shuffleboard, Nick’s has always been known for great music, a great crowd, and a lively, friendly atmosphere. We have an excellent selection of bottled and canned beers and a great variety of draft beers, including local, regional and national craft beers, as well as imported favorites and classic standbys. The Nick's Beer Garden calendar is open to Blues, Jazz, Latin, and R&B. Nick's Beer Garden accepts booking inquiries through the venue’s online form. Nick's Beer Garden’s production package is not confirmed, so PA, monitoring, backline, and staffing need direct agreement. Final timing and event-specific arrangements with Nick's Beer Garden need agreement before the show is announced.

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Capacity
250
Age policy
21+
Genres
Blues, Jazz, Latin, R&B
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Address
1516 N. Milwaukee Avenue, 60622, United States
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