Hawthorne's Backyard

Hawthorne's Backyard 4 Acres of Great Fun, Food, Drinks and Service!!! We offer daily drink specials making EVERY DAY a good day to come in!
(2023)

Our menu features tasty hand packed burgers, delicious wings, mouth watering ribs, world famous pig roasts and Chicago's Western Suburb's Best Fish Fry and BBQ. We host Live Entertainment on most weekends during the Summer as well as Weekly Bar Bingo and Trivia. We are known for our 4 Acre "Backyard" which features a wiffle ball field, Sand volleyball courts, giant connect four basketball, lawn po

ng, bocce ball, bags, gazebo, outdoor fire pit, and a fireplace on our beautifully lit patio to provide the perfect ambience for enjoying a meal with friends and family. We also have two large tented areas available for private parties and corporate events. Our spacious outdoor setting will leave you relaxed and comfortable while providing fun for the whole family. Watch your favorite teams play on our 120" big screen in the dining room or on any of our large flat panel TVs located throughout the restaurant, and two bars.

🎶 Live Music TONIGHT at Hawthorne's Backyard! 🎶Your Friday night plans just got better!🎸 Seth Mercer returns to Hawthorn...
07/17/2026

🎶 Live Music TONIGHT at Hawthorne's Backyard! 🎶

Your Friday night plans just got better!

🎸 Seth Mercer returns to Hawthorne's Backyard TONIGHT from 7:30–10 PM after an incredible performance earlier this month. If you missed him the first time around, here's your chance to catch one of the area's most entertaining acoustic performers live on our patio.

Pair the music with your favorite food, ice-cold drinks, and a perfect summer evening under the lights.

Gather your friends, grab a table, and kick off the weekend with great tunes and great vibes!

📍 Hawthorne's Backyard
1200 W. Hawthorne Lane • West Chicago

🎶 Your weekend soundtrack is waiting at Hawthorne's Backyard! 🎶Grab your friends, claim a spot on the patio, enjoy great...
07/15/2026

🎶 Your weekend soundtrack is waiting at Hawthorne's Backyard! 🎶

Grab your friends, claim a spot on the patio, enjoy great food, cold drinks, and two incredible live performances this weekend!

🎸 Friday, July 17 • Seth Mercer | 7:30–10 PM
Back by popular demand! If you missed Seth earlier this month, don't miss your second chance to catch one of the area's most entertaining acoustic performers. Expect an evening of crowd favorites, great vocals, and the perfect Friday night vibe.

🎸 Sunday, July 19 • Rhombus | 1:30–4 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon as Rhombus brings their high-energy blend of prog rock, funk, explosive jams, and jaw-dropping musicianship to Hawthorne's Backyard. If you're a fan of Phish, Umphrey's McGee, or just incredible live music, this is a show you won't want to miss.

Great music. Cold drinks. Delicious food. The best patio in West Chicago.

📍 Hawthorne's Backyard
1200 W. Hawthorne Lane • West Chicago

Sunday afternoons were made for live music, cold drinks, and kicking back on the patio.Join us TODAY from 1:30–4 PM as T...
07/12/2026

Sunday afternoons were made for live music, cold drinks, and kicking back on the patio.

Join us TODAY from 1:30–4 PM as The Midnight Sun Trio takes the Hawthorne's Backyard stage!

Fresh off winning the 2026 Hawthorne's Talent Quest, this hometown favorite returns after an unforgettable backyard debut. Blending emotionally charged originals with fresh takes on familiar favorites, The Midnight Sun creates a sound that's both powerful and unforgettable.

Bring your friends, grab a table on the patio, order your favorite food and drinks, and let us handle the soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon.

*All outdoor live music is weather permitting.*

📚 JUST RELEASED from the Hawthorne's Backyard Literary Collection:The Baby-Sitters Club #5: Lou and the Crisis Negotiat...
07/11/2026

📚 JUST RELEASED from the Hawthorne's Backyard Literary Collection:

The Baby-Sitters Club #5: Lou and the Crisis Negotiation

The long-awaited follow-up to Sophia VS The Soccer Ball, the saga continues...

What starts as an ordinary Saturday quickly turns into another backyard bestseller when an unsupervised child decides the roof of the shed is the perfect place to hang out.

With parents nowhere in sight, Lou finds himself taking on his most challenging role yet:
🚨 Crisis negotiator
🧗 Amateur rooftop rescue coordinator
🕵️ Professional parent locator
😅 Expert in asking, "Whose kid is this?" for the 47th time

This thrilling installment features:
🏠 One child convinced the roof is the VIP section
👀 A crowd of spectators offering opinions instead of identifying the parents
🤷 Parents who somehow missed their child's promotion to mountain climber
☀️ Another beautiful afternoon where the staff adds "playground safety monitor" to their job description

Will Lou successfully talk the tiny rooftop adventurer back to solid ground...
Or will the next installment be The Baby-Sitters Club #6: The Backyard Ambulance Visit?

We LOVE being a place where families can gather and kids can have fun. We simply ask that parents keep an eye on their little adventurers so everyone can enjoy the Backyard safely—and so our staff can focus on serving great food and drinks instead of talking tot sized jumpers down. 🍻☀️

🚨 **JUST OPENED UP!** 🚨A handful of team spots are now available for our Tuesday Night Bags League – Summer Session at H...
07/10/2026

🚨 **JUST OPENED UP!** 🚨

A handful of team spots are now available for our Tuesday Night Bags League – Summer Session at Hawthorne's Backyard!

🗓️ Season Begins: Tuesday, July 14

Don't miss your chance to join one of the area's most fun weekly leagues with great competition, cold drinks, and an awesome atmosphere all summer long!

📧 Register your team today!
Contact Fred at [email protected] before these remaining spots are gone!

🏃‍♂️ Spots are limited and expected to fill fast!

Three days. Three incredible acts. One amazing backyard.The patio stage is bringing the soundtrack to your weekend at Ha...
07/07/2026

Three days. Three incredible acts. One amazing backyard.

The patio stage is bringing the soundtrack to your weekend at Hawthorne's Backyard!

Thursday, July 9 | 7:30–10 PM
Manthem
Forget the "man card"—this powerhouse trio flips the script with high-energy covers from your favorite female artists, mixing classic rock, alternative, and today's biggest hits into one unforgettable show.

Friday, July 10 | 7:30–10 PM
Scotty Murray
Back by popular demand! If you caught him during Live Music & Broadway and Brews last summer, you already know why. Expect an energetic mix of acoustic pop, rock, and original songs that'll have you singing along all night.

Sunday, July 12 | 1:30–4 PM
The Midnight Sun Trio
Fresh off winning the 2026 Hawthorne's Talent Quest, this hometown favorite returns after an unforgettable backyard debut. Powerful originals, creative covers, and a performance that sticks with you long after the final note.

Grab a drink, order your favorite backyard bites, and soak up another weekend of live music on the patio. See you at Hawthorne's!

*All outdoor live music is weather permitting.*

Team USA may be out of the World Cup... but we're choosing to believe those tears are actually from our Insane Sauce win...
07/07/2026

Team USA may be out of the World Cup... but we're choosing to believe those tears are actually from our Insane Sauce wings.

Either way, we've got the cure.

It's **$15.25 ALL YOU CAN EAT WINGS DAY** at Hawthorne's Backyard!

Today's Drink Specials:
• $5 196 Vodka Seltzer Cans
• $5 ALL Craft Drafts
• $6 CROP Cucumber Vodka Lemonades
• $8 Casamigos Silver & Reposado

**Dine-In Only.** Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. No sharing. No To-Go Boxes on Re-Orders.

We'll get 'em next tournament. Today, we eat wings.

They say it's not the heat, it's the humidity that gets you. We say once the temperature creeps past 78°, it's officiall...
07/02/2026

They say it's not the heat, it's the humidity that gets you. We say once the temperature creeps past 78°, it's officially time to hydrate... preferably in the frozen drink or boozy bucket variety.

Whether you're team margarita, piña colada, frozen lemonade, Fruity Pebbles, or a Backyard Boozy Bucket, we've got the kind of hydration your summer deserves.

Come chill with us. Your air conditioner won't be offended.

07/01/2026

🎶 The soundtrack to your summer starts here.

Hawthorne’s Backyard is turning up the heat all July long with live music all month on the patio. From Friday night acoustic sets that set the tone, to Sunday afternoon band jams that keep the weekend rolling, plus Backyard Bands & Brews every other Thursday—there’s no such thing as a quiet night under the stars.

Grab a drink, find your spot, and let the music do the rest.

🎶 THREE DAYS. THREE SHOWS. ONE AMAZING WEEKEND AT HAWTHORNE'S BACKYARD! 🎶The patio stage is packed with live music all w...
06/23/2026

🎶 THREE DAYS. THREE SHOWS. ONE AMAZING WEEKEND AT HAWTHORNE'S BACKYARD! 🎶

The patio stage is packed with live music all weekend long!

🎸 THURSDAY • 6/25 • 7:30-10PM
The Fishin' Buddies
Bringing a boatload of Rhythm & Blues, great tunes, and good vibes to the Backyard.

🎤 FRIDAY • 6/26 • 7:30-10PM
Tommy Pope Returns!
One of Hawthorne's favorite patio performers is back for another night of singalongs, requests, and summer fun.

🔥 SUNDAY • 6/28 • 1-4PM
THE TALENT QUEST CHAMPIONS TAKE THE STAGE!

For the FIRST TIME EVER, the 1st and 2nd Place winners of the 2026 Hawthorne's Talent Quest are joining forces for one unforgettable co-headlining patio show!

🎵 AUDIOBON
Classic rock, country favorites, deep cuts, and feel-good hits that'll have you singing along all afternoon.

🎵 THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Original music, fresh takes on familiar favorites, and a sound that's both nostalgic and brand new.

These bands blew away the judges and the crowd during Talent Quest. Now they're bringing full sets to the Backyard for what could be one of the biggest patio parties of the summer.

🍔 Great food.
🍻 Cold drinks.
🎶 Live music all weekend long.

We'll be keeping a close eye on the radar throughout the weekend. All outdoor live music is weather permitting, and we'll post any updates if Mother Nature decides to crash the party.

Address

1200 W Hawthorne Lane
West Chicago, IL
60185

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

Telephone

+16302936700

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