Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney A WiFi Free Zone! A bookstore, community event space & bar. Discussions, storytelling, comedy & more!
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A bookbar featuring various seating options to play games, relax, unplug and chat with fellow visitors and enjoy a menu of cheeses, Chicago-style hot dogs and ice cream, along with specialty cocktails, craft beers, wine and pour-over coffee. Guests are encouraged to browse our carefully curated selection of uncommon and interesting books, both new and used, in the liberal arts category. The shop also stocks fun and interesting book-related, retro, and socially engaging gift items geared toward encouraging social interaction, traditional human communication, and intellectual stimulation. Plus typewriters are available for you to actually type on, FOOSBALL to play and even a piano! A collaboration with the nonprofit partner, kibbitznest, inc brings you liberal arts discussions led by The University of Chicago Graham School professors and instructors.

Swipe to the end for a very special 90s Halloween treat!!! And as always, visit our website Kibbitznest.com for more inf...
09/28/2026

Swipe to the end for a very special 90s Halloween treat!!! And as always, visit our website Kibbitznest.com for more info on all of these events + the details you need to reserve your spots!

Today’s the first day of fall weather and the first day of fall specials at kibbitznest! Our fall specials include some ...
09/22/2026

Today’s the first day of fall weather and the first day of fall specials at kibbitznest! Our fall specials include some past favorites as well as some new creations from our talented bartenders, all guaranteed to offer a taste of autumn magic. 🍁❤️🍂

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This coming Thursday, we’ll be closed for a private event. We sure will miss you, and we can’t wait to see you when we r...
09/21/2026

This coming Thursday, we’ll be closed for a private event. We sure will miss you, and we can’t wait to see you when we reopen Friday!

September is right around the corner. Have you looked on our calendar to see what adventures we have in store at kibbitz...
08/28/2026

September is right around the corner. Have you looked on our calendar to see what adventures we have in store at kibbitznest? Swipe through and then visit our website calendar to learn more (including how to get tickets or RSVP if needed)! Link in bio.

SKIP THE SMALL TALK - 09/02 from 7-9PM - Real conversations with real people. Think “speed friending” but backed by psychology as a way to build meaningful connections. Come solo and make new friends or bring your pals and deepen existing relationships! Get tickets at skipthesmalltalk.com.

SECOND SUNDAY UNSLAM - 09/13 from 4-6PM - Join us for 45 minutes of quiet poetry reading/writing time, followed by our non-competitive, zero-pressure poetry open mic every Second Sunday in the back room. RSVP on Eventbrite.

BOOK LAUNCH PARTY FOR TOOTH GAPS IN THE ARCHIVES - 09/13 from 6-8PM - Join us in celebrating the release of the award winning debut of Tooth Gaps in the Archives by kibbitznest’s very own Francis Dylan Waguespack.

PAGE BREAK - 09/16 from 7-8PM - Bring a book or buy one here, grab a drink, and head to the back room for a quiet reading session. The room opens at 6:30pm to grab a spot and settle in. Doors close at 7pm for an hour of silent reading. Seats are first come, first served.

PUZZLE SWAP SOCIETY - 09/22 from 6-7PM - free jigsaw puzzle swap from puzzle swap society! show up with however many puzzles you’d like and leave with any you like. all puzzles are welcome - in this group, everyone fits!

BOARD GAME SPEED DATING - 09/22 from 7-9PM - For men and women in their 20s and 30s. A gaming concierge walks you through several games over the course of the night. You play classics you love and discover brand new games you’ve never heard of, playing each with a different group of fun singles. Brought to you by Quirk Events!

TENX9 STORYTELLING - 09/30 at 7PM - Tenx9 is a local community gathering in Chicago, where 9 people have up to 10 minutes each to tell a real story from their own lives. Each night has a theme exploring the beauty of the human condition. Space is limited, and admission is not guaranteed. Doors open at 6pm. This event is 21+.

send this post to a friend you need patio time with this week
08/19/2026

send this post to a friend you need patio time with this week

At Kibbitznest, we’re all about play. We know that sometimes it can be hard to leave the anxieties of the week behind an...
08/14/2026

At Kibbitznest, we’re all about play. We know that sometimes it can be hard to leave the anxieties of the week behind and just be present. Games are a great way to get off the phone, stop checking your emails, and spend some quality time with the people you love!

Come in this weekend and try a new board game, throw some darts, or even try to catch a fish in our patio kiddie pool? See you soon!

We’ll miss you this Sunday, but we can’t wait to see you again when we open for regular business hours on Tuesday aftern...
08/14/2026

We’ll miss you this Sunday, but we can’t wait to see you again when we open for regular business hours on Tuesday afternoon. If you can’t wait until then, we don’t blame you. Come see us tonight or tomorrow to kick off your weekend!

August 1 came and went without our signature top-of-the-month upcoming events post. But don’t worry, we didn’t forget!! ...
08/04/2026

August 1 came and went without our signature top-of-the-month upcoming events post. But don’t worry, we didn’t forget!! This is probably a good time to tell yall that all of our upcoming events are also on our regularly-updated website calendar (Kibbitznest.com).

This August, we’ve got an awesome lineup with some great partners. Will we see you at one of these events? Let us know in the comments!

You don’t need to go all the way to Italy to have an Italian summer, just come by Kibbitznest and beat the heat with one...
07/14/2026

You don’t need to go all the way to Italy to have an Italian summer, just come by Kibbitznest and beat the heat with one of our summer menu spritzes, or if you can’t choose between them, have a spritz flight and try all three! Bring your friends and make some memories close to home. 🧡🇮🇹🌞

Summer specials are here, including our seasonal spritz flight. Pull up a chair on the patio, where the mint in your moj...
07/03/2026

Summer specials are here, including our seasonal spritz flight. Pull up a chair on the patio, where the mint in your mojito or the basil in your spritz grew just a few feet away, and stay a while 🍹

Hugo Spritz
St-Germain elderflower liqueur with prosecco, sparkling water, fresh lime & mint

Aperol Spritz
Classic Italian aperitivo with prosecco, sparkling water & orange slice

Basil Fuzzy Navel Spritz
360 vodka & peach puree with prosecco, sparkling water & basil; also available as a non-alcoholic mocktail

Maya’s Margarita
Watermelon cubes macerated in spicy ghost pepper blanco tequila, muddled with curaçao and fresh lime and served with a chamoy rim

Limoncello Iced Tea
Limoncello, fresh lemonade, iced black tea & fresh lemon juice

Amalfi Coast
Citadelle gin, Aperol, fresh lemon juice & passionfruit puree, topped with prosecco; also available as a non-alcoholic mocktail

Tart Cherry Mojito
Tart cherry juice, Ten to One Caribbean rum, fresh lime juice & mint; also available as a non-alcoholic mocktail

Address

2212 N. Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL
60614

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 10pm
Wednesday 5pm - 11pm
Thursday 5pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 1pm - 12am
Sunday 1pm - 7pm

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