The Bluebird - Chicago, IL

The Bluebird - Chicago, IL Review


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1749 N. Damen • Chicago, IL 60647
773 486 2473 • www.bluebirdchicago.com



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kevin
Chicago, IL

The Bluebird is a great place to drink (and eat) in Bucktown

5 star rating

beer drinker, urban, frequent diner
Pros

    great beer list, tasty food, laid back atmosphere

Cons
    not a fan of their brunch list

JUL
2
2008
 
The Bluebird is a relatively new bar/restaurant in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. They have an deep beer list, specializing in unique import and microbrews, plenty of wines, and a creative food menu.  Owned by the folks behind Webster's Wine Bar, you get the sense they wanted to create a similar experience, but for beer lovers.

I've been there a few times in the past month or so and really enjoyed my experiences. The main draw for me is the beer list, which features a lot of unique beers that you don't often find in bars. This list is heavy on Belgian imports, including many 750ml bottles, which you'll want to split with a friend. They also have quite a few smaller American microbrews; again you'll see brews that you don't see too often.

Beyond the beer, they offer a pretty extensive wine and spirits list as well. I didn't look too much at the wine list, so I can't comment on that (nor do I have the expertise), but the scotch and bourbon list was pretty decent, though a bit pricey on the scotch side.

As far as the food menu, it's a fairly adventurous mix of "small bites", light entrees, and flatbread (pizzas). We had steamed mussels, frites, and a side of green beans with bacon. Everything was was super flavorful and enjoyable. On the flip side, we also went for brunch, and I wasn't as impressed with the selections. When I go for brunch I expect to see more items on the "br" side; Bluebird's menu was definitely weighted towards the "unch" side.

Decor-wise, you'll see a lot of wood and exposed brick. Everything is pretty laid back, with a long bar and tables up front, and just tables in the back. Musically, they seem to lean towards jazz and loungy-er electro tunes, neither of which will overpower your conversations.

All and all, I'm impressed with what The Bluebird has to offer. It's a breath of fresh air and quality in a neighborhood that has been loosing it's laid back, arty style to the sports bar/post-college frat set (think Cans, Piece, The Tavern, etc.).



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Matt wrote on Jan 16, 2009 at 6:05PM

I am going tonight! What was the other beer that we had the other night other than Kwok that we really liked?

Jo wrote on Jul 5, 2008 at 9:38AM

Got to get back to your city! Jo

kevin wrote on Jul 3, 2008 at 12:12AM

In response to kid-kansas's comment from Jul 2, 2008 at 10:29PM:

Yup, that's the thing to do...kick back and relax with a list of great brews and some fine tunes. Thanks for reading!

kid-kansas wrote on Jul 2, 2008 at 10:29PM

Sounds like a place I could sit and just sample the beer list for a very long time!! Thanks for sharing Kevin and if I am ever in Chi Town again I will find this place...;)

Kyle wrote on Jul 2, 2008 at 3:39PM

Totally agree with you! Nice review.

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