When is Cole's Bar open?
Mon–Wed 4 PM–2 AM; Thu closed; Fri 4 PM–2 AM; Sat 3 PM–3 AM; Sun 3 PM–2 AM.
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Cole's Bar
- 4.5547 reviews
- $$
- Open now · till 2 am
Cole's Bar is a lively neighborhood spot known for energetic live music and a relaxed bar atmosphere. Expect a strong beer selection, rotating bands, and friendly service—perfect for groups or music lovers looking to unwind. Visit for the vibrant crowd, good drinks, and a casual space that often hosts local performers.
Quick answers
Cole's Bar in short
When is the best time to visit Cole's Bar?
It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Cole's Bar indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does Cole's Bar cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Cole's Bar?
2338 N Milwaukee Ave,Chicago, IL 60647.
Right now · 3:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better later, at 5 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 2 am
- Indoors
58°
Overcast
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 9%
- Wind
- 8mph
- 4pm
58° - 5pm57°
- 6pm56°
The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 2 am- monday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- tuesday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- wednesday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- thursday
- Closed
- friday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- saturday
- 3 PM–3 AM
- sundayToday
- 3 PM–2 AM
Where and how
- 1 Cole's Bar
- 2 Gaslight Coffee Roasters · 2 min
- 3 Sideshow Gallery · 16 min
- 4 Scofflaw · 16 min
- 5 Oromo Cafe Bucktown · 20 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for small groups
- Good for large groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 547 reviews
Known for
- Late night
- Weekend outings
- Date night
- Live music
- Great beer selection
- Happy hour
The feel
- Lively
- Casual
- Trendy
- Groups
- University students
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Around Palmer Square
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowGaslight Coffee RoastersCafé · 2 min walk
Sideshow GalleryGallery · 16 min walk
ScofflawBar · 16 min walk
Good nowOromo Cafe BucktownCafé · 20 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.