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The Giant Penny Whistle, a tavern and live-music venue at 1854 S. Blue Island Ave. in Pilsen, is open every night starting at 5 p.m. The bar spans roughly 5,000 square feet across adjoining storefronts, with a dance floor, pool table, vintage photo booth and a stage for live acts and DJs.
The drink menu leans into craft cocktails such as the Slip Heat (bourbon, amaro and bitters), Sonic Boom (aguardiente with chicha de piña) and a Baja Margarita, alongside a rotating lineup of local and international beer on draft, including Chicago breweries. Non-alcoholic options are also on the menu. Full details are on the tavern menu.
Live music and DJ sets run most nights, moving between house, salsa, cumbia, disco and hip-hop, and the room has hosted touring and local acts on its stage. The venue’s website lists its upcoming shows and suggests visitors take the Pink Line, a cab or rideshare rather than drive.
The Giant Penny Whistle is in the Lower West Side neighborhood, commonly known as Pilsen. Current hours and the full drink and event lineup are posted at giantpennywhistle.com.
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Website: https://www.giantpennywhistle.com
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