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- Desiree PerezFebruary 22, 2018Um I love everything about this place. The limited old style menu, the vibe, the music. Yes yes yes and yes! I’ll come back
- SatishOctober 27, 2014If only I could replicate this lounge everywhere. Throwback era ambience + eclectic music + interesting crowd entice one to explore creative cocktails with equally interesting names here.
- Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012The Clipper is a photo booth away from exhibiting the same shabby hipster cool as Goldstar. Slide into one of the gorgeous old booths on a Friday or Saturday for no-cover live rockabilly groups. -LB Read more
- Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012The Clipper is a photo booth away from exhibiting the same shabby hipster cool as Goldstar. Slide into one of the gorgeous old booths on a Friday or Saturday for no-cover live rockabilly groups.
- Alex UribeApril 13, 2013Between midnight and 1 AM on weekends, these wonderful guys come through with Mexican tamales. The dude with the red cooler has some great ones... 5 for $5.
- Though I wish there was still a menu of weird $5 cocktails, the cozy vibe in here is just the same. Grab a board game and stay put.
- An amazing retro mid-century cocktail dive. The Aviation is stellar.
- TateysueMarch 5, 2015WAS greatest bar in Chicago. Renovation and large spherical ice cube = $12 cocktail. But the ambiance is 2nd to none.
- Emily JurlinaOctober 26, 2014The cocktail menu is so extensive it has a table of contents. There's something for everyone.
- AliceSeptember 16, 2014Recently reopened with an extensive cocktail menu. Lots of drinks under $10, but cash only!
- Nice little bar with live country music and great old timey cocktails.
- Gabriel DeRobertisApril 6, 2023Are you in need of credit fix? Reach out to 760Pluscreditscore@gmail.com for any credit related issues. They helped me fix my poor credit. I Strongly Recommend them.
- Timmy SMarch 9, 2013Come to the clip, look for Trish, get her something to drink that's "wild"! Well worth it!!!!!
- Jake SmithFebruary 10, 2013They have grape soda on tap, board games, and no televisions (all good things). Be aware: they do NOT accept international IDs at the door (passports are ok).
- This is the best bar in the area, hands down. Great people and great drinks. Movies on Tuesdays!
- Time Out ChicagoApril 8, 2010When to go: There’s free live (usually country) music Friday and Saturday nights at 10p.m., grab a comfy booth in the front room if you can handle the volume. Read more
- MazdaOctober 26, 2010It is unclear what occupied the commercial space between 1918 and 1937, when it reopened as the California Clipper Tavern. We even have a ghost story of our own.
- kirbyFebruary 13, 2012nice bartender gave me a water with a lime AND a cherry - I call it "the Mind Reader"
- Men's Health MagNovember 22, 2011This bar proudly advertises the fact they don¹t have a TV. Instead its BingoMondays, live rockability, and board games. Hey, nothing wrong with a littlesocialization.
- Love the vodka gimlets here. And the California Egg Cream is a sweet fizzy drink.
- Rachel BakerJanuary 29, 2011Fill up on Rusty Nails and then use one stall with a door (not a curtain) in the Ladies room.
- Wanna loosen the gears quickly? Go for a Sidecar, but be warned its too smooth
- VirinZy Vj MusicStyleDecember 6, 2011MusicLiveStyle California Clipper ^^
http://twitter.com/timeoutchicago - Diego RufoMarch 29, 2011It's in a semi shady part of town, but it's one of the coolest places in the entire city. Vintage decor, well made cocktails, live swing music and soul on the weekends. Read more
- Brian BSeptember 17, 2009Bingo Mondays. If you win a prize, expect to be ridiculed by hosts that think they're funny.
- Slamber ✂July 24, 2011Everyone that works there are absolute tools, owners especially. I will never step foot anywhere near this shit place. Don't waste your time and money.