Clarizza A.
7/19/2025
Very nice chill bar perfect for lounging. I love that they have plenty of book and games to choose from. Their espresso martini (4/5) was also very good!
Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney
$$
Closed
(221)
Photos
2212 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
Kibbitznest is your THIRD PLACE a WIFI-FREE Zone, NO, not free wifi, NO WIFI, to encourage face to face communication. It is a bookbar, with liberal arts books for sale, donated ones benefit our partner, kibbitznest with the mission of preserving quality human communication by promoting a balance between face to face and electronic media communication. We have beer, wine, spirits -a fantastic Moscow Mule! and small plates- delicious cheese plates and Chicago's very own Classic Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, beer floats, the famous Bobtail Ice Cream and more NOSH! The nonprofit conducts programming with stimulating discussions in partnership with the University of Chicago! Oh, and the games and the typewriters, foosball, just a fun place to be! Just leave your laptops at home! Bring your phones and take lots of pictures with your friends and post them on social media!Then tag, tag, tag!
Also at this address
Reviews
4.5221 reviews
Jonquil B.
5/6/2025
This place is overwhelmingly beautiful! Your eyes can catch so many bits of character, literature, games, etc. It really is a place where you can have a drink, a shake, a cup of coffee, play a...
Dan D.
1/19/2025
Lovely place to read, play board games, and have some top notch cocktails! Genuinely enjoyed my 2.5 hours there reading and playing some card games prior to a night out. It is a bit chaotic with...
Jenna C.
2/10/2025
I can confidently say I've never been anywhere quite like Kibbitznest - as the name suggests, a unique mix of books, drinks, and games. My friend and I came on a Friday early evening and it was...
Charlie H.
1/10/2025
Had a great evening here sipping some beers and playing games. Really like the concept of an internet free bar, refreshing to see no one on their phones and actually interacting. We had to cheat...
See a problem?
You might also like
Partial Data by Infogroup (c) 2025. All rights reserved.
Partial Data by Foursquare.