Opening hours
Closed · opens 5:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 7:20 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (773) 384-1439 to confirm.
Location & directions
1469 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60622
About Swig
Looking for a bar in Chicago? Swig is at 1469 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Swig is open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights.
Phone: (773) 384-1439.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 1469 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Phone
- (773) 384-1439
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Swig’s weekday schedule with 126 other bars in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (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 75 hours a week, 9 hours more than the local median of 67. 88% of bars in Chicago open on Sundays, and Swig 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 Swig’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.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Swig directly at (773) 384-1439 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Swig there are 170 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 367 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (64), Cafes & Coffee (54), Bakeries & Desserts (30), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (28).
Competition is strong: 50 other bars are within a mile and 362 within three miles. The closest is The Flat Iron, 0.1 mi away.
112 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiEn Hakkore< 0.1 mi
- Vegetarian & VeganSweetgreen< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsJeni's Splendid Ice Creams< 0.1 mi
- KoreanSeoul Spice Korean Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeTropical Smoothie 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 Swig's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Is Swig open on Sunday?
Yes, Swig is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Swig located?
Swig is located at 1469 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.
What is the phone number of Swig?
You can call Swig at (773) 384-1439.
Is Swig open late?
Yes – Swig is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Swig?
There are 367 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Swig. Nearby options include En Hakkore (< 0.1 mi), Sweetgreen (< 0.1 mi), and Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Swig?
50 other bars within a mile. The closest is The Flat Iron, 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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