The building’s first real estate deed dates back to 1905 and its first round of construction commenced in the early 1900s, standing as Wrigley Field’s “friendly neighbor over the left field wall” for over a century.īefore becoming the tavern it is today, Gman Tavern’s abode hosted a tailor shop, mapmaker’s office, barber shop, lingerie manufacturer, Japanese-American newspaper, and resale shop.
boasts a rich cultural history at both local and national echelons. With its custom-designed speakers and audio system by DOOM Audio, the sound, feel, and programming of Gman Tavern are lively and conducive to artistic endeavor.ģ740 N Clark St. In any given week, we may see the likes of an up-and-coming independent Chicago artist, hard-working rockers with more than a few notches on their belts, community fundraisers/gatherings, and afterparties with Metro artists in the room.
Our back bar contains a stage that all sorts of talent – local and national headliners alike – have reigned victoriously upon. We like to make history of our own, too – our front bar’s jukebox (ringing from wood speakers lovingly restored by DOOM Audio) was named one of the best in Chicago by the Chicago Reader.īrews and spirits are not all that we serve here at Gman, though. Down to its era-specific light fixtures, restored patterned tile floor, and reclaimed bar top, Gman is a beacon of Chicago tavern history preserved with care. While Gman Tavern is the new addition to the Metro/smartbar collective, 3740 N Clark’s past echoes throughout the two-room sprawl thanks to careful restoration of the building’s construction and decor. Gman Tavern joined Joe Shanahan’s “North Clark Street campus” when the building was acquired from Dan Schnitta in 2012. Gman is more than a bar-it’s a clubhouse, a neighborhood watering hole, a safe haven from the pandemonium of Wrigleyville’s rowdy sports bars, and a piece of Chicago tavern history. With our expansive beer list, friendly and knowledgable bartenders and eclectic event calendar-hosting programming that ranges from trivia and acoustic sets to film screenings and activist meetings and election polling-it’s no wonder that the ritual has stood the test of time. It’s a tried-and-true tradition: spending the hours bookending a Metro show or Cubs game with a drink at Gman Tavern.
bus ( see bus schedule) or the Red Line (Addison stop at Wrigley Field see train schedule). Those who wish to use public transportation can take the CTA #22 Clark St. There are also several pay lots in the nearby area. *hours may fluctuate for special events check our social media for updatesĮ: a question and want a quicker response?Īsk us on Twitter street parking is available on Clark Street. (plus, we’re open 2 hours before every Cubs home game start, and during all Metro shows) Stop on by, grab a cold one, and relax with your pals (and maybe some Jeopardy!). We feature live music and an assortment of events alongside a carefully-selected rotating draft list. Gman Tavern is your friendly watering hole over the left field wall.
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