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Punch House

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
Pilsen, Chicago
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    cami j.
    "space juice and the haymarket"(4 Tips)
    Kyle M.
    "The Dusek Punch and the Philly Fish House Punch are my favs!"(2 Tips)
    Debbie H.
    "Monday night $5 punch special!"(2 Tips)
    Chicago Tribune
    "Try out their Pimm's cup or the Pilsen Fish House Punch."(2 Tips)
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  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneJanuary 7, 2015
    As the name suggests, cocktails and drinks are the name of the game at this underground spot. Try out their Pimm's cup or the Pilsen Fish House Punch. Or anything on the menu really it's all great. Read more
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    Agent MNovember 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    $5 punch Mondays. Alex is king as bartender, very attentive. Yes to everything, (especially dusek or space juice), Avoid sanyal; wish it had actual chili flakes.
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoFebruary 12, 2015
    Try the Charles Dickens Punch, outfitted with all the trappings of a classic hot toddy, but with a double hit of booze. It's likely even Dickens' favorite curmudgeon Scrooge would approve. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 26, 2016
    Using a carnival-style ice crusher from Sno-Kone, Punch House is throwing it back to the days of yesteryear this summer with cocktails such as the Space Juice. Read more
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    Taylor WilliamsApril 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Dutch Call is your safe bet. And it's amazing. Music varies from smooth jazz to danceable tech to early 2000s hip hip jams. So basically ***flawless at all times.
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    cami j.July 11, 2015
    I'm a big fan of this place! the space juice and the haymarket were delicious, and you can get snow cones!
  • Redeye Chicago
    Redeye ChicagoFebruary 27, 2015
    The Charles Dickens Punch here isn't just a friendly homage to the prolific writer, but a recipe developed by the icon himself, repurposed for Punch House's winter menu. Read more
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    Giovanna FretzDecember 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This place: awesome sauce. Drinks are clean and very well put together. Bartenders are attentive and comfortable. Great place to loose time.
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    Anthony HandleySeptember 1, 2014
    Hipsters abound but they don't detract from the fantastic craft cocktails and funky atmosphere.
  • Joel K.
    Joel KosterNovember 7, 2013
    Great low key speak easyish lounge below street level. Fish tank makes a beautiful 3D TV.
  • Ross G.
    Ross GuthrieOctober 28, 2013
    The Sanyal Punch has a very spicy punch that lingers on the tongue. Perfect for cold nights.
  • Houston W.
    Houston WooleryFebruary 23, 2014
    Hipster type bar. All specialty cocktails were variations of a punch... Pretty cool. Decor was great/tacky as well.
  • Laini M.
    Laini MadhubutiAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Negroni in recent memory, but you can usually trust the punch of the day. Great for a date, or a birthday gathering.
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    Tommy SmallsAugust 27, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Drinks, food, and atmosphere. Midnight they give out free shots. You might find the love of your life here.
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    DanielleNovember 24, 2013
    At midnight they feed the fish and everyone around the bar gets a free shot
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsOctober 6, 2013
    Drink punches by the glass or the bowl at this new Pilsen bar from the folks behind Longman & Eagle.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013
    The gin tea punch at Punch House is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more
  • T C.
    T CallahanSeptember 26, 2014
    Stick around to watch them feed the fish at the stroke of midnight. They'll make it worth your while.
  • Kyle M.
    Kyle MOctober 1, 2013
    The Dusek Punch and the Philly Fish House Punch are my favs!
  • Tom M.
    Tom ManningMarch 7, 2014
    Order anything...you really can't go wrong
  • L M.
    L MOctober 6, 2013
    Try the gin tree punch. Amazing!
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonNovember 20, 2016
    Very hipster sceney and crowded by 8pm Saturday
  • Natalie S.
    Natalie StubbsOctober 3, 2013
    Try the Sanyal Punch! It's amazing! And Jai is the best bartender ever!
  • Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.
    Steve ‘Pudgy’ De RoseDecember 20, 2013
    The passageway may be open. But if it is not, look for the _secret passageway_ to a small party room on this floor.
  • Emily S.
    Emily SuiedOctober 9, 2013
    One drink got me tipsy! Worth the $8.
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    OrianaSeptember 16, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    At midnight they feed the fish and all the humans get a free shot.
  • Debbie H.heart icon on user image
    Debbie HarveyJuly 20, 2015
    Monday night $5 punch special!
  • Victor P.heart icon on user image
    Victor PinedoJune 30, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Amazing, strong punch. Try them all
  • Hunter R.heart icon on user image
    Hunter RogersNovember 22, 2014
    Can't go wrong with the punches!
  • Stephanie S.
    Stephanie SimonSeptember 5, 2014
    Juicy Lucy and fries plz
  • Andre C.
    Andre CabralesNovember 1, 2013
    Don't miss out on the fritters.
  • Kate S.
    Kate SchafferJanuary 25, 2014
    Try Jered's Space Juice.
  • Brittany W.heart icon on user image
    Brittany WebbSeptember 15, 2015
    Punch drinks and the juicy Lucy burger.
  • Ron T.
    Ron TaylorApril 13, 2014
    Great drinks and music
  • Taylor W.heart icon on user image
    Taylor WilliamsJanuary 21, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The Dutch Call is #Everything
  • Senny A.
    Senny AdameFebruary 2, 2014
    It was ok, defiantly cool bar tenders.
  • Stephanie B.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie BakerDecember 1, 2017
    Fondue!!!!
  • Sophia Q.
    Sophia QuangOctober 26, 2013
    Dusek punch! Dark ale makes it.
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HolimanJune 11, 2022
    Cutlass Supreme is A+
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