Cal’s Liquors
400 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 922-6392
Hours: Mon 10am-7pm; Tues to Wed 10am-8 or 9pm; Thurs 10am-9 or 10pm; Fri 10am-2am; Sat 8pm-3am
Website & Reviews
One of the most unique venues in the city, Cal’s is a curiosity on all fronts. Located near the heart of the financial district, this combination liquor store and bar serves both day traders and bike messengers in equal amounts by day. By night, the bar transforms into a venue for small acts, usually punk or experimental bands. With dirt-cheap drink prices and the el tracks literally a stone’s throw away, Cal’s is a gem of a venue (if you don’t mind that the acts can be diamonds in the rough).
Dan Morgridge is a writer from Chicago’s Ukranian Village.He enjoys socially-conscious hedonism and hungover brunches.