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The Monkey's Paw Chicago

Your neighborhood gastropub. Seasonal farm-to-table fare. Craft beer. Boutique wine. Fine whisky Yes, we get asked about the name a lot.
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Nestled in a quiet corner of Lincoln Park, The Monkey’s Paw is an intimate 72-seat neighborhood spot serving artisanal plates and pouring more than 150 whiskeys, craft beers and boutique wines. Our rotating list of 12 draught beers features small batch offerings from craft brewers around the world. Our regional, seasonal, farm-to-table fare means the menu is never frozen and most certainly always fresh. Join us for a weekend brunch or a spirited evening; the warm ambiance is always welcoming. The name comes from the famous short story by W.W. Jacobs, in which a monkey’s paw grants three wishes, with unintended consequences. In a nod to the 11 years it took to bring The Monkey’s Paw to fruition, we can certainly identify with the irony of the famous tale. But as another fable tells it, good things come to those that wait. We look forward to serving you soon.

10/06/2026

Cozy season is here, and two fall favorites are back on the menu!🍂

🥩 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐛 𝐂𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞 - red w**e braised short rib with onions, carrots, peas, celery, and mashed potatoes

🍗 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐞 - roasted chicken, peas, and carrots tucked under a buttery crust

Which one are you digging into first?
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09/29/2026

Postseason baseball is here. ⚾️

The Chicago Cubs take on the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card tonight at 9PM CT — and we’ll have it on at The Paw.

Come grab a seat, a bite and a drink, and catch all the October baseball action with us. 🍻

09/26/2026

A few new reasons to make Sunday Brunch plans at The Paw:

🥑 Avocado Toast
🌯 Breakfast Burrito
🥪 Breakfast Sandwich
🍟 Sunrise Disco Fries

And because brunch is better when the drinks keep coming, our new and improved Bottomless Brunch is back every Sunday from 11AM–3PM.

$25 per person gets you mix-and-match Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol & Hugo Spritzes and Micheladas for two hours.*

Come hungry. Pick your favorite. Or bring friends and order the whole lineup.

📍 The Monkey’s Paw | 2524 N. Southport Ave.
🍳 Full brunch starting at 11AM
🍹 Bottomless Brunch | 11AM–3PM

*Entrée required. Two-hour limit.

09/19/2026

Sunday plans? We’ve got a pretty good lineup. 🐻🥂

Brunch, Bottomless mix-and-match drinks, and Bears football are on the agenda this Sunday at The Paw! And, now’s the perfect time to try some of the latest additions to our brunch menu. 🍳

Join us every Sunday from 11AM-3PM at The Monkey’s Paw!
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09/16/2026

W**e tastes a little better on Wednesdays…🍷✨
Join us every Wednesday for half-off bottles at The Paw!
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09/12/2026

SUNDAYS ARE BACK AT THE PAW. 🐻🏈

Starting this Sunday, we’re back to opening at 11AM — and our full brunch menu is back, too, with some new additions we think you’re going to like.

And because it’s Bears season, we’re making Sundays a little more interesting with our new Bottomless Bears Brunch: $25 per person, mix-and-match Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Aperol & Hugo Spritzes and Micheladas from 11AM–3PM. Yep, you can stick with your favorite or work your way through the lineup.*

Then settle in, because the Bears kick off at noon and The Monkey’s Paw is your neighborhood destination for Sunday Bears games.

Full brunch. Bottomless drinks. Bears football. Sundays at The Paw are back.

📍 2524 N. Southport Ave.
🍳 Full brunch starting at 11AM
🍹 Bottomless Bears Brunch, 11AM–3PM
🐻 Bears at Noon

*Bottomless package available with purchase of an entrée and limited to two hours.

09/04/2026

🎬 Dinner, drinks, and a movie under the stars!

The Wild Robot will be playing nearby tonight - are you going? Make a night of it with dinner at The Paw before the show (or bring it with you!), or stop for drinks afterwards for a nightcap.🌳🍿

📍 Jonquil Park
📅 Friday, September 4
🕗 Movie begins at dusk
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09/03/2026

Wh***ey in your glass and country tunes on blast 🥃🎶

Join us every Thursday at The Paw for half-priced Old Fashioneds and Manhattans made with Sagamore Rye, with country music to boot.🤠

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08/24/2026

Our latest Relic of The Paw is worth its weight in gold…🐒🪙

From weighing gold dust in Ghana to sitting behind the bar at The Paw, this little monkey has made quite the journey. Purchased from a swap meet in DUMBO, New York City, this Akan goldweight traveled home to Chicago, finding a perch on our bar.

Keep an eye out for this little piece of history next time you stop by👀
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08/12/2026

Just Grigio with the flow. 🥂✨
Especially when it’s half-off by the bottle. Join us at The Paw every Wednesday!
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Address

2524 N Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL
60614

Website

http://www.themonkeyspawchicago.com/

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