Federales is a lofty, open-air restaurant and bar concept with a casual atmosphere. Centered around tasty drinks, delicious tacos, and an urban industrial vibe, it's the go-to bar for guests looking to have a good time and a memorable experience. Federales also takes pride in actively supporting local artists and engaging with the communities we serve.
"West Loop party bar Federales will blast into Logan Square this summer with an 8,500-square-foot outpost equipped with a retractable roof." - Ashok Selvam
"Federales, a West Loop bar famous for revelers shooting tequila and then hurling those empty glasses made of ice at a bell, is poised to open another location this spring in Logan Square. The 8,500-square-foot bar, which happens to serve tacos, is taking over the former Marcello’s Father & Son at Milwaukee and Sacramento avenues. Federales is typically crowded on weekend summer days with customers wanting to snag a space on the patio in West Loop. A rendering of the Logan Square space shows a patio. Management calls it “a lofty, open-air bar concept mixing tacos, tequila, and cocktails under a retractable roof.” The menu would be similar to the West Loop locations, according to a rep. The opening is pegged for a “quarter two 2023” debut." - Ashok Selvam
"Notoriously bro-y bar chain Federales has successfully obtained a permit to build a new restaurant at 2471 N. Milwaukee Avenue, according to Chicago Cityscape. The site formerly housed Marcello’s Father and Son Restaurant, which closed in 2019 after more than 70 years. A section of the pizzeria’s empty building was demolished in late November. The location will put Federales in head-on competition with nearby Estereo, the popular cocktail bar amid an expansion into Fulton Market." - Naomi Waxman
"Federales is loud and crowded with the type of people who like to get tables and bottle service, or at least wish they could get tables and bottle service. But Federales knows exactly what it is, and makes it work. The space is big with a large outdoor patio. It’s great for big groups, but the process of getting a table can be a pain. That’s because there is no process. You’ll have to hunt for people getting ready to leave and pounce like a vulture to snag their table. So yes, it’s a sh*tshow, but a fun one. You’ll probably want to treat this place as a novelty rather than a destination. Order a round of tequila shots that come in shot glasses made of ice, and throw them at the bell they have set up outside for just that." - Zach Nerenberg
"But after fellow dive bar Quenchers Saloon closed in June, ending its own 39-year run, it’s clear the neighborhood is changing. A local pediatric practice bought Quenchers and has threatened to cover the exteriors of the once dark den of rock ‘n’ roll with pastel blue paint." - Ashok Selvam
