El Bar

Halsted bar at 3209. The official site prints that address and a Thursday–Sunday grid. OpenStreetMap still names the building The Playground Theater. That name is stale and is not a second public listing.

  • Bars and cocktails

Updated 2 October 2026

Find it

3209 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Before you go: check the venue’s own page for today’s hours, cover charge, age or ID rules, and special events.

Hours
Official site: Thursday 6pm–2am; Friday 6pm–2am; Saturday 6pm–3am; Sunday 6pm–2am.
Entry & payment
Cover, reservation, age, ID, payment, and last-entry rules can change by night. Confirm them on the venue site.
Who it is for
Public adult venue unless the current event says otherwise. Read the official audience, age, and ID wording before visiting.
Getting there
Use the exact map pin for El Bar; confirm the building entrance before leaving.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, lifts, toilets, seating, crowds, lighting, and amplified sound were not independently audited. Contact the venue when access matters.