When is The California Clipper open?
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 6 PM–2 AM; Fri 4 PM–2 AM; Sat 4 PM–3 AM; Sun 6 PM–2 AM.
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Live musicSmith Park
The California Clipper
Escape Retro Glam
- 4.6767 reviews
- $$
- Closed now
The California Clipper is a retro, intimate lounge with a historic Art Deco vibe and lively live music. Expect expertly crafted cocktails, charismatic performances, and a cozy danceable room — perfect for a memorable evening out. Visit for the vintage atmosphere and consistent late-night energy.
Quick answers
The California Clipper in short
When is the best time to visit The California Clipper?
It's at its best evenings and undefined. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is The California Clipper indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
How much does The California Clipper cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is The California Clipper?
1002 N California Ave,Chicago, IL 60622.
Right now · 12:45 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 6 pm.
57°
Overcast
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 21%
- Wind
- 5mph
- 1pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 6 PM–2 AM
- wednesday
- 6 PM–2 AM
- thursday
- 6 PM–2 AM
- friday
- 4 PM–2 AM
- saturday
- 4 PM–3 AM
- sundayToday
- 6 PM–2 AM
Where and how
- 1 The California Clipper
- 2 Chicago Grand Gallery · 7 min
- 3 Café Colao · 8 min
- 4 Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park · 13 min
- 5 Smith (Joseph Higgins) Park · 15 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Price $$
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 767 reviews
Known for
- Late night
- Date night
- Weekend outings
- Live music
- Great cocktails
- Historic landmarks
The feel
- Historic
- Lively
- Intimate
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Couples
- Groups
Around Smith Park
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
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.