Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 9:15 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 733-2251 to confirm.
Location & directions
491 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60654
About Richard's Bar
Richard's Bar is a bar located at 491 North Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Richard's Bar is open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
Payment methods accepted: cash. You can reach the team at (312) 733-2251.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 491 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654
- Phone
- (312) 733-2251
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Richard's Bar’s weekday schedule with 126 other bars in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, earlier than 95% of them (the typical opening time is 4:00 PM) and closes at 2:00 AM, in line with the typical 2:00 AM.
In total it is open about 122 hours a week, 56 hours more than the local median of 67. 88% of bars in Chicago open on Sundays, and Richard's Bar is one of them.
Compared with 126 other bars in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars in Illinois
Based on 9 menus with 161 priced items from bars in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $9.00.
We don’t have Richard's Bar’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 33% | $8.50 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Payments
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Richard's Bar there are 140 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 706 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (101), Cafes & Coffee (89), Sandwiches & Delis (50), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (46).
Competition is strong: 84 other bars are within a mile and 298 within three miles. The closest is The Pearl Club, < 0.1 mi away.
276 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianLa Scarola< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsThe Roost Carolina Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Dawson< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeIguana Café< 0.1 mi
- Breakfast & BrunchStax Cafe< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Richard's Bar's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Is Richard's Bar open on Sunday?
Yes, Richard's Bar is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Richard's Bar located?
Richard's Bar is located at 491 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654.
What is the phone number of Richard's Bar?
You can call Richard's Bar at (312) 733-2251.
Is Richard's Bar open late?
Yes – Richard's Bar is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Richard's Bar?
There are 706 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Richard's Bar. Nearby options include La Scarola (< 0.1 mi), The Roost Carolina Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), and The Dawson (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Richard's Bar?
84 other bars within a mile. The closest is The Pearl Club, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars in Illinois cost?
Based on 9 menus with 161 priced items from bars in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $9.00.
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