Chicago gay neighborhood bar

Your go-to spot for strong drinks, familiar faces, and late nights.

Strong drinks, familiar faces, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe in Edgewater. Stop in for an easy night out, meet up with friends, or make The Anvil your first stop before the rest of the evening.

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Phone(773) 973-0006

Address1137 W Granville Ave

HoursDaily from 11 am

SaturdayOpen until 3 am

Nightlife in Edgewater

Cheap drinks. Great pours. Good people.

Just east of Granville & Broadway next to the Red Line

Customer comments

What people already say about the vibe.

Friendly pours, a fun crowd, and neighborhood-bar energy are the themes people mention again and again.

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Friendly local dive energy

Great local dive. Old school bar. Great cast of guys. No attitudes. Friendly. A+ staff. Cheap drink specials and free pours.

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Fun crowd on a Saturday night

The crowd is very friendly and funny to watch, especially on a Saturday night. The bartender will make you laugh.

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Good bartenders, strong neighborhood feel

There’s a lively crowd here, with good bartenders. It’s a good place to hang out and meet new friends.

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Tonight at The Anvil

Come for the pours. Stay for the people.

From casual weekday drinks to late Saturday nights, The Anvil is built for easy meetups, familiar faces, and nights that keep going.

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