Bar
The California Clipper
Iconic 1937 Chicago tavern with live music and red leather booths
The California Clipper is a Chicago institution — a classic tavern established in 1937 with iconic red leather booths, vintage red light fixtures, and a post-Prohibition aesthetic. Live music nearly every night ranges from jazz to DJs to country, and The Lil Clip in back hosts late-night dancing on weekends. Walk-in friendly with incredibly approachable pricing (cocktails ~$10, $3 Genesee cans). Many shows are free. The intimate booths and live music make it one of the best date spots in Humboldt Park — a real neighborhood gem.
Hours
monday Closed
tuesday 18:00 – 02:00
wednesday 18:00 – 02:00
thursday 18:00 – 02:00
friday 16:00 – 02:00
saturday 16:00 – 03:00
sunday 18:00 – 02:00
