Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney A WiFi Free Zone! A bookstore, community event space & bar. Discussions, storytelling, comedy & more!
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A bookbar featuring various seating options to play games, relax, unplug and chat with fellow visitors and enjoy a menu of cheeses, Chicago-style hot dogs and ice cream, along with specialty cocktails, craft beers, wine and pour-over coffee. Guests are encouraged to browse our carefully curated selection of uncommon and interesting books, both new and used, in the liberal arts category. The shop a

lso stocks fun and interesting book-related, retro, and socially engaging gift items geared toward encouraging social interaction, traditional human communication, and intellectual stimulation. Plus typewriters are available for you to actually type on, FOOSBALL to play and even a piano! A collaboration with the nonprofit partner, kibbitznest, inc brings you liberal arts discussions led by The University of Chicago Graham School professors and instructors.

July 1 marks the beginning of the full summer season here at Kibbitznest, which means our limited edition 90s summer spe...
06/24/2026

July 1 marks the beginning of the full summer season here at Kibbitznest, which means our limited edition 90s summer specials are rotating off the menu in favor of new cocktails we’ll be serving all summer long. So you only have until the end of this week to try them all! Better get started today, then, if you haven’t. We open at five, see you soon.

FYI — we will be closed this Friday, but we’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend! Thanks for understanding.
06/16/2026

FYI — we will be closed this Friday, but we’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend! Thanks for understanding.

Saturday morning cartoons make great Saturday night cocktails. Come in for our 90s Summer Specials between now and June ...
06/07/2026

Saturday morning cartoons make great Saturday night cocktails. Come in for our 90s Summer Specials between now and June 30 to try the lineup!!

Did you miss it in March? You’re in luck! Join us for a return of David Shiner’s, PhD discussion on stoicism.June 11th a...
06/03/2026

Did you miss it in March? You’re in luck! Join us for a return of David Shiner’s, PhD discussion on stoicism.

June 11th at 6pm, Free event but space is limited, please RSVP on kibbitznest.org

Liberal Arts discussions are a collaboration primarily with The University of Chicago Graham School of.

In this hour of seasonal metamorphosis, as we once more confront the ancient wound of impermanence, the four-times-yearl...
06/02/2026

In this hour of seasonal metamorphosis, as we once more confront the ancient wound of impermanence, the four-times-yearly spectacle of death masquerading as rebirth, of endings disguised as beginnings, we find ourselves seeking meaning to assign this prosaic tragedy.

And so we do as so many have done before us: we turn to the poets, the philosophers, the tragedians and chroniclers of grief. We turn to this small council of the dead, hoping they might offer words to illuminate the darkness overtaking our anemic lamplight. Should their letters fail to assail the waxing shadow, we take some solace in knowing that they, too, stood bewildered at its edge.

To commemorate these final days of spring, our spring seasonal cocktails are $10 through June 5.

Also, cans of Middlebrow’s Bloc Party Plum Sour are $6 through Friday!

It’s the first day of the month, and you know what that means! Time for a fresh round of upcoming events at Kibbitznest....
06/01/2026

It’s the first day of the month, and you know what that means! Time for a fresh round of upcoming events at Kibbitznest. June is one of our favorite months because it’s peak patio weather. Come through on patio opening day, this Saturday, June 6 and the following weekend for Pride on the Patio!

Swipe through for the full lineup of events, and let us know what you’re dropping in for!

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2212 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 1pm - 12am
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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