Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney A WiFi Free Zone! A bookstore, community event space & bar. Discussions, storytelling, comedy & more!
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A bookbar featuring various seating options to play games, relax, unplug and chat with fellow visitors and enjoy a menu of cheeses, Chicago-style hot dogs and ice cream, along with specialty cocktails, craft beers, wine and pour-over coffee. Guests are encouraged to browse our carefully curated selection of uncommon and interesting books, both new and used, in the liberal arts category. The shop a

lso stocks fun and interesting book-related, retro, and socially engaging gift items geared toward encouraging social interaction, traditional human communication, and intellectual stimulation. Plus typewriters are available for you to actually type on, FOOSBALL to play and even a piano! A collaboration with the nonprofit partner, kibbitznest, inc brings you liberal arts discussions led by The University of Chicago Graham School professors and instructors.

At Kibbitznest, we’re all about play. We know that sometimes it can be hard to leave the anxieties of the week behind an...
08/14/2026

At Kibbitznest, we’re all about play. We know that sometimes it can be hard to leave the anxieties of the week behind and just be present. Games are a great way to get off the phone, stop checking your emails, and spend some quality time with the people you love!

Come in this weekend and try a new board game, throw some darts, or even try to catch a fish in our patio kiddie pool? See you soon!

We’ll miss you this Sunday, but we can’t wait to see you again when we open for regular business hours on Tuesday aftern...
08/14/2026

We’ll miss you this Sunday, but we can’t wait to see you again when we open for regular business hours on Tuesday afternoon. If you can’t wait until then, we don’t blame you. Come see us tonight or tomorrow to kick off your weekend!

August 1 came and went without our signature top-of-the-month upcoming events post. But don’t worry, we didn’t forget!! ...
08/04/2026

August 1 came and went without our signature top-of-the-month upcoming events post. But don’t worry, we didn’t forget!! This is probably a good time to tell yall that all of our upcoming events are also on our regularly-updated website calendar (Kibbitznest.com).

This August, we’ve got an awesome lineup with some great partners. Will we see you at one of these events? Let us know in the comments!

You don’t need to go all the way to Italy to have an Italian summer, just come by Kibbitznest and beat the heat with one...
07/14/2026

You don’t need to go all the way to Italy to have an Italian summer, just come by Kibbitznest and beat the heat with one of our summer menu spritzes, or if you can’t choose between them, have a spritz flight and try all three! Bring your friends and make some memories close to home. 🧡🇮🇹🌞

Summer specials are here, including our seasonal spritz flight. Pull up a chair on the patio, where the mint in your moj...
07/03/2026

Summer specials are here, including our seasonal spritz flight. Pull up a chair on the patio, where the mint in your mojito or the basil in your spritz grew just a few feet away, and stay a while 🍹

Hugo Spritz
St-Germain elderflower liqueur with prosecco, sparkling water, fresh lime & mint

Aperol Spritz
Classic Italian aperitivo with prosecco, sparkling water & orange slice

Basil Fuzzy Navel Spritz
360 vodka & peach puree with prosecco, sparkling water & basil; also available as a non-alcoholic mocktail

Maya’s Margarita
Watermelon cubes macerated in spicy ghost pepper blanco tequila, muddled with curaçao and fresh lime and served with a chamoy rim

Limoncello Iced Tea
Limoncello, fresh lemonade, iced black tea & fresh lemon juice

Amalfi Coast
Citadelle gin, Aperol, fresh lemon juice & passionfruit puree, topped with prosecco; also available as a non-alcoholic mocktail

Tart Cherry Mojito
Tart cherry juice, Ten to One Caribbean rum, fresh lime juice & mint; also available as a non-alcoholic mocktail

✨ we’re zooming in on July on Kibbitznest’s calendar✨Want to meet new people, read in silence, swap puzzles, share a sto...
07/01/2026

✨ we’re zooming in on July on Kibbitznest’s calendar✨

Want to meet new people, read in silence, swap puzzles, share a story, or write some poetry? This is your lucky month!

Visit kibbitznest.com for more details on any of these events and for registration links (where applicable)!

📅 the July lineup:
July 1 — Skip the Small Talk (7–9 PM)
July 12 — Second Sunday Unslam (4–6 PM)
July 15 — Page Break Silent Book Club (6:30–8 PM)
July 22 — Millennial Speed Dating (7–9 PM)
July 28 — Puzzle Swap (6–7 PM)
July 29 — Tenx9 Storytelling: The One That Got Away (7–8:30 PM)

📍2212 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago

Which event are we seeing you at? 👀

July 1 marks the beginning of the full summer season here at Kibbitznest, which means our limited edition 90s summer spe...
06/24/2026

July 1 marks the beginning of the full summer season here at Kibbitznest, which means our limited edition 90s summer specials are rotating off the menu in favor of new cocktails we’ll be serving all summer long. So you only have until the end of this week to try them all! Better get started today, then, if you haven’t. We open at five, see you soon.

FYI — we will be closed this Friday, but we’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend! Thanks for understanding.
06/16/2026

FYI — we will be closed this Friday, but we’re looking forward to seeing you this weekend! Thanks for understanding.

Saturday morning cartoons make great Saturday night cocktails. Come in for our 90s Summer Specials between now and June ...
06/07/2026

Saturday morning cartoons make great Saturday night cocktails. Come in for our 90s Summer Specials between now and June 30 to try the lineup!!

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2212 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 1pm - 12am
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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