First Draft

1253 reviews

649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605

www.firstdraftchicago.com

+13124611062

About

First Draft is a Bar located at 649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605. It has received 1253 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-3AM
Tuesday11AM-2AM
Wednesday11AM-2AM
Thursday11AM-2AM
Friday11AM-2AM
Saturday11AM-2AM
Sunday11AM-2AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of First Draft: 649 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605

  • First Draft has 4.5 stars from 1253 reviews

  • Bar

  • "While walking and exploring downtown looking for a spot to watch NFL football (KC Chiefs)"

    "After your First Draft you will have many more…Sunday Funday sat at the bar, table and outside seating available"

    "Great food! Had the Chicago beef sandwich! Outstanding ! Highly recommend, over 40 beers on tap ! Had the pleasure of having Alex as our server , awesome personality , a definite asset to your great bar , chatted with Ian as well about sports… very friendly!! Try it out you’ll love it!!! More"

    "Not as good as the reviews"

    "Always a fun time at Firet Draft! Service is always friendly and fast! Wings were great, however the ranch dressing was no bueno"

Reviews

  • Anthony Amador

While walking and exploring downtown looking for a spot to watch NFL football (KC Chiefs).. I found First Draft! Great bar with the best drinks and food menu. The servers where top notch and I got to meet Chevy the owner. He was mixing it up with the customers, talking and taking photos with them... Till next time - cheers!!

  • Tammy Owins

After your First Draft you will have many more…Sunday Funday sat at the bar, table and outside seating available. Vast selection of drafts, multiple hazy IPAs. Did a hazy flight and had the very nice 1/2 chicken lightly jerked, served on a cutting board. Attentive service, multiple screens and sport games playing. More

  • Mike McFadyen

Great food! Had the Chicago beef sandwich! Outstanding ! Highly recommend, over 40 beers on tap ! Had the pleasure of having Alex as our server , awesome personality , a definite asset to your great bar , chatted with Ian as well about sports… very friendly!! Try it out you’ll love it!!! More

  • Jeffery Wells

Not as good as the reviews. My ribs were decent. Brussels a bit too burned, though edible. Generous amount of over salted sweet potato fries. Nice waitress. Good beer. Too many TVs. A bit loud. Quick service. Cost $50, more or less, including tip. $7 per beer. My fault for buying two! More

  • Scott Schneider

Always a fun time at Firet Draft! Service is always friendly and fast! Wings were great, however the ranch dressing was no bueno. Need a different recipe(aioli in this ranch?), because whatever that is wasn’t ranch. Overall a great place, just need a different ranch :). More

  • Lee Karmi

Great Bar with amazing selection of beers from around the world. Food was also top notch. Chevy made us feel very welcome. We asked to watch the Spurs v Fulham premier league game and was a great experience. Would thoroughly recommend as has a great vibe. More

  • Michael Abramczyk

Truly a hidden gem. In the city today for orchestra commitments for the kids, so we decided to stop by for a quick snack and a couple drinks. 64 tap options? Every Sunday is all day orchestra... We'll be back for sure to sample the other 61 options.

  • Tonjia Linderoth

Our first time in but we will be back when in the area. Reuben sandwich was awesome and so were our sides (house chips, brussel sprouts). Great draft beer selection. Could be a bit loud so be prepared for that but great place to hang out. More

  • Kelly Gardner

We were visiting from out of town and staying in the South Loop area. We wanted to find a sports bar that had college football games, a nice selection of craft beers, and good food, and boy, did we find that place! We got there just before

  • Matthew Garcia

Great little pub just south of the Loop. Was nice to be able to walk to the hotel from here. Very high quality draft list with some solid local Midwest options. Food menu is upscale pub grub with some good specials on certain days. Had the

  • Mike Schul

Wow! Love this place. The service is truly exceptional. Our server was Alex. She did a wonderful job with an adorable smile and attitude. Some guy kept checking on everything while smiling, dancing, and snapping. Turns out...he's an owner,

  • Matthew O.

This Gem was not even on my list but I am so glad we came across it. This was one of only two 5-Star restaurants for me on my trip. The selections of beer are top notch and can't wait to go back to try more. Most importantly the food was

  • mr Tubby

I enjoyed a great meal and cold beer on my last night here on vacation from Sacramento, CA. Everyone was really nice and it was a welcoming atmosphere. I would have given a 5 star for service, but I observed something I took up with a

  • Chris Schutte (Shopping Bag)

Classic pub with extensive beer selection and bar, but it’s the food that will leave the best impression. Unbelievable quality and ingredients in the otherwise standard menu: cheese pizza bread that uses house-made marinara sauce and

  • Greg Crocker

Oh boy, the food and atmosphere here were top-notch! We ordered the chicken wings, Cuban sandwich, the Mac Daddy, and the platapus-ish burger. Each item was amazing, and I highly recommend you give them a try when in town. More

  • Seyma Albulak

Michelin star type of food in a sports bar! Food is beyond good. The selection is like nothing you can find in any bar in Chicago. How many places do you know that has a goat sandwich? Amazing. Oh also 60 beers from tap!! More

  • Alex Povejsil

I only had the Brussel sprouts, wings, and chili and they were all better than average except the chili was watery. Beer draft selection is phenomenal! I love Hazy IPAs and they got many non-standards to choose from! More

  • John Curtis

First time visit to Chicago, from the Boston area. Stopped in before the Bears, Thursday night game, and naturally, the place was very busy. Service was reasonable, despite what appeared to be only one waitress

  • John Cooley

Love this place. The staff here are my best friends. The food is FIRE. They always have games on with tons of TVs. I just come to hang out sometimes cause I love the atmosphere so much.. and when I'm lonely More

  • Mariia Ktitorova

The goat sandwich was AMAZING! Goat meet is juicy and tender and the cheese is out of this world! Compliments to the chef!!! Forget about French fries. Their Brussels sprouts are thousand times better. More

  • Jessica P

I went there to meet friends for a bears game. I was the first one at the bar so I thought it’d be uncomfortable. To my surprise, there was a diverse crowd of ages and genders. It made me feel comfortable.

  • Derek Ryan

Solid spot if your craving bar chili nice and chunky with three Floyd’s beer in it can’t go wrong! Also try the pot stickers super tasty to. One of the best spots in this area in my opinion. More

  • Lee Richard

The salmon burger was really good. But can't say the same for the really salty fries. Love the selection of beers available at the bar, and I would come back again for the beer selection. More

  • Howard Carstensen

Great place to meet friends! Excellent food and service with extensive selection of beers on tap. Plenty of TV’s to watch sports. This place is a cozy gem! More

  • Adam Shapiro

Great experience all around! Loved Hailey. Loved the food. The atmosphere. The vibe. The drinks. The menu is bomb. Highly recommend. Cheers from AZ! More

  • Frank Vacco

Great food! Huge selection of craft beers! The service was great! Very friendly and accommodating to us. Would definitely recommend it! More

  • Alvin H

First time there last night, my Chicken Quesadillas were . TVs everywhere what more can a man want?

  • Iulius Stirban

Nice small pub in Downtown Chicago. The chilli was perfect. Good variety of beers.
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  • Kyle Dahl

Overall: Great specials and great food are the highlights at this surprising gem in the neighborhood.

  • Josh Green

Incredible beer list and a really brilliant and helpful barman. Excellent bar.
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