Chicago is the biggest city in the Midwest, and bars throughout the city cater to many types of people. Biker bars are often on the outskirts of cities or in rural areas, but Chicago has a number of bars where the motorcycle enthusiast will feel welcome.
The Twisted Spoke Bar and Restaurant has two locations in Chicago -- one downtown and one in the Wrigleyville neighborhood on the north side. It's known for its masculine biker bar decor and staff with an attitude. The bar offers daily specials, which as of late 2010 included $2.50 Tuesday, when all drinks are that price. Smut and Eggs begins at midnight on Saturdays, when the bar plays a porn movie while serving breakfast.
Twisted Spoke Bar and Restaurant
501 N. Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642-6422
312-666-1500
twistedspoke.com
The Five Star Bar is on the west side of Chicago in the Bucktown neighborhood. It offers a full menu, with American classics such as the Corn Dog and the Five Star Burger, which are served with a fried egg, bacon and hot sauce. It also offers daily specials, which as of late 2010 included 25-cent wing Wednesdays. The bar also hosts viewing parties for Chicago Bears games, with a discounted food and beer menu. On Motorcycle Mondays, which are the first Monday of every month, a curbside motorcycle show is open to all.
Five Star Bar
1424 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
312-850-2555
fivestarbar.com
The Players Club is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood on Chicago's northwest side. This racing-themed bar and restaurant caters to fans of any motor sports, such as Formula One, motorbike and motorcycle racing. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Players Club is bike- and biker-friendly every night of the week and even has a biker-only parking lot. Every Tuesday night is Ducati Night. The bar showcases everything motorcycle-related, including Harleys, BMWs and Japanese bikes.
The Players Club
2500 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-2004
773-477-7769
theplayerschicago.com
