The Giant Penny Whistle
Bar · Pilsen
1854 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Highlights
Dance to cumbia and house music, enjoy a vintage bar.
Dance to cumbia and house music, enjoy a vintage bar.
"Despite its name, a night at The Giant Penny Whistle in Pilsen doesn’t involve Irish jigs and one-cent tin instruments. But the giant tavern is a great neighborhood spot to dance to cumbia and house music for hours. The dance floor can get packed on weekends, so if you want a bit more breathing room for talking to any new friends you meet there, head to the slightly brighter half of the bar. Expect live music most weeknights, and a 312 special on Mondays ($3 highballs, $1 Hamms, $2 shots of Malort) that warrants involuntary jigs on their own." - sam faye, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Despite its name, a night at The Giant Penny Whistle in Pilsen doesn’t involve Irish jigs and one-cent tin instruments. But the giant tavern is a great neighborhood spot to dance to cumbia and house music for hours. The dance floor can get packed on weekends, so if you want a bit more breathing room for talking to any new friends you meet there, head to the slightly brighter half of the bar. Expect live music most weeknights, and a 312 special on Mondays ($3 highballs, $1 Hamms, $2 shots of Malort) that warrants involuntary jigs on their own." - sam faye, veda kilaru, nick allen
"Despite its name, a night at The Giant Penny Whistle in Pilsen doesn’t involve Irish jigs and one-cent tin instruments. But the giant tavern is a great neighborhood spot to dance to cumbia and house music for hours. The dance floor can get packed on weekends, so if you want a bit more breathing room for talking to any new friends you meet there, head to the slightly brighter half of the bar. That's where you'll find a photo booth, a pool table, and the same menu of cocktails like the tasty Midsommar and Champagne Papi. Expect live music most weeknights, and a 312 special on Mondays ($3 highballs, $1 Hamms, $2 shots of Malort) that warrants involuntary jigs on their own." - Nick Allen
"Live music events are the big draw at this Pilsen venue, but you can also grab a well-made drink at the vintage-inspired bar on the tavern side of the operation. With booths, a pool table, and a photo booth, the chill vibes in the tavern are best for hanging with friends and family and grabbing a round or two. Make sure to order a Tootsie Roll made with Santa Teresa 1796, Cynar, sweet vermouth, and Xocolatl mole bitters." - Samantha Leal
"Pilsen Ald. (25th Ward) Byron Sigcho-Lopez and the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city and former 25th Ward Alderman Danny Solis alleging that they inappropriately approved a bar’s liquor license despite a rule banning taverns along a swath of Blue Island Avenue. The lawsuit claims city officials granted a license to the Giant Penny Whistle, a bar and music venue at 1854 S. Blue Island Avenue without lifting a 1995 ban on drinking establishments on the avenue between 16th and 19th streets." - Naomi Waxman
