ANNUAL: Irish You Were Here St Patty's OFFICIAL River North Bar Crawl
Bizzy Nights
Sat, Mar 14
at 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Details
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend the right way — a full-day River North bar fest with real, secured entry times at the biggest venues (no guessing, no getting turned away).
Irish You Were Here — St. Patrick’s River North Bar Fest
Date: Saturday, March 14
Crawl Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
City: River North (plus bonus Gold Coast stops)
Ticket includes
- $20 in gift cards to use during the crawl
- $25 in gift cards after the crawl (Monday)
- 2 Pre-Parties (Irish You Were Here Pop-Up)
- 222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
- 2 free shots (1 at each pre-party)
- 3 complimentaryy drinks throughout the day
- All-day drink specials at many bars
- (Most offer $9 cocktails / $7 shots / $6 beers)
- Free T-shirt for the first 500 wristband pick-ups
- VIP reservations available (link in bio)
Why this crawl is different
- The only River North crawl with secured entry times at major venues
- We don’t just “advertise access” — we staff each venue with a dedicated door person so wristband guests get in during listed times.
Wristband pickup (required)
Venues will NOT accept barcode tickets. Wristband required for entry + specials.
One person can pick up for the whole group.
Early pickup strongly recommended.
- 3/12 Thu (4–9 PM): Wellsey Tavern — 613 N Wells St
- 3/13 Fri (7–10 PM): 222 W Ontario St (ELA)
- 3/14 Sat (8–11 AM): 222 W Ontario St (ELA)
River North Participating Venues + Entry Times
(Free admission during listed times with wristband)
- Electric Hotel (New Concept) — 222 W Ontario St — 8 AM–10 PM
- 868 Events -- 868 N. Franklin -- 9AM - 2PM
- Brandos -- 343 S Dearborn St -- 9AM - 10PM
- Lucky Leprechaun Pop Up -- 15 W Illinois St -- 12PM-9PM
- Bassment — 353 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–3 PM
- Loft22 -- 22 W Hubbard St Floor 2 -- 12PM - 3PM
- Ummo -- 22 W Hubbard St Floor 1 -- 12PM - 3PM
- Rocbar — 25 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–4 PM
- Y-Bar — 224 W Ontario St — 12 PM–4 PM
- Rino Bar — 642 N Clark St — 12 PM–4 PM
- Wellsey Tavern-(613 N Wells St) -- 12PM - 8PM
- Joy District — 112 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Hubbard Inn — 110 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Sound-Bar — 226 E Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Liqrbox — 873 N Orleans St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Fame — 157 W Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Lore — 157 W Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Storyville — 712 N Clark St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Stardust — 710 N Clark St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Toast It IZ — 22 E Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Mother Hubbard’s — 5 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- City Nikki’s — 605 N Wells St — 12 PM–10 PM
- TGI Fridays — 153 E Erie St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Kitchen + Kocktails -- 339 N Dearborn -- 12PM - 10PM
- Bodega River North -- 407 N Clark St - 2PM - 10PM
- Tunnel — 151 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
- Moe’s Cantina — 155 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
- Tree House — 149 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
- Barrio - 65 W Kinzie St -- 3PM - 6PM
- Mosaic - 65 W Kinzie St -- 3PM - 6PM
- Tao — 632 N Dearborn St — 4 PM–6 PM
- Point & Feather — 113 W Hubbard St — 4 PM–7 PM
- Headquarters — 213 W Institute Pl — 5 PM–2 AM
TBA Times: Celeste (Time to be announced)
Bonus Venues (Gold Coast)
- Gold Coast Social — 7 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
- Hideaway — 5 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
- Galeria — 9 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
- Ambassador Hotel-1301 N State Pkwy 12-6PM
- The Chicago Hotel Collection Mag Mile-166 E Superior St, Chicago,
Official afterparty- ELA CHICAGO (222 W Ontario St)
VIP (skip lines, bottle service, more)
VIP reservations + group rates (8+):
Text “VIP” + “Table Reservations” to 630-294-5920
West Loop Sister Crawl (separate ticket): “Lucky You”
- Lucky Disco-Emily Hotel (9:30AM-12PM) (Must arrive by 10:30AM)(MUST LEAVE BY 12PM)
- READING ROOM- 858 W Lake St-(8AM-3AM)
- GRAPES AND GRAINS- 858 W Lake St-(8AM-3AM
- GOODNIGHT JOHNBOY- 905 W Randolph St-(9AM-12PM & 5PM - 9PM)
- TEXAN TACO- 942 W Randolph St 12-4PM
- PB&J- 205 N Peoria St-(12PM-10PM)
- Habibti -116 N Aberdeen St - (12PM -10PM)
- ESCO- 738 W Couch Pl - Priority Access (12PM-4PM) Access (12PM-8PM)
- BODEGA- 912 W Randolph St-Priority Access (12-5PM)
- THE BANDIT- 841 W Randolph St (12PM - 10PM) (4PM - 7PM PRIORITY ACCESS)
- THE VIG - 312 N Carpenter St (12PM - 4PM PRIORITY ACCESS)
- Everything Bar (12PM-10PM)
- Morgan's on Fulton 950 W Fulton St (2PM - 8PM)
- Get Lucked-4 Venues: Morgan MFG, Recess, City Hall, Tabu (9PM - 12AM)
- CARNIVALE- 702 W FULTON MARLET(2PM - 4PM PRIORITY ACCESS) (2PM -10PM ACCESS)
- CARBON- 1204 W LAKE ST (6PM - 10PM)
Contact
For 10+ group pricing, bottle service, sponsorships, or questions:
- Email: dylan@bizzynights.com
- Instagram: @bizzy.nights
- Text “VIP” to 630-294-5920
- Call (872) 273-6166 (For support)
Grab your tickets, pick up wristbands early, and enjoy a St. Patrick’s crawl that’s actually organized — secured entry times, real perks, and a full-day lineup from morning to late night.
Policy
All Guests must be 21+ with valid government issued ID. We will fest rain or shine! NO REFUNDS! If you cannot find your ticket please contact Eventbrite.com directly, please do NOT email us as there is nothing we can do. Must be 21 years old to participate; valid government issued ID required. Participating venues and advertised times are subject to change. All guests must drink responsibly. Participating venues reserve the right to refuse entry to guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) upon arrival. No refunds will be given. All sales are final. If a venue is at capacity then you may have to wait or proceed to another venue. Do not be late for registration. Prices are subject to change while supplies last.
Bizzy Nights
ANNUAL: Irish You Were Here St Patty's OFFICIAL River North Bar Crawl
Bizzy Nights
Sat, Mar 14
at 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Details
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend the right way — a full-day River North bar fest with real, secured entry times at the biggest venues (no guessing, no getting turned away).
Irish You Were Here — St. Patrick’s River North Bar Fest
Date: Saturday, March 14
Crawl Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
City: River North (plus bonus Gold Coast stops)
Ticket includes
- $20 in gift cards to use during the crawl
- $25 in gift cards after the crawl (Monday)
- 2 Pre-Parties (Irish You Were Here Pop-Up)
- 222 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60654
- 2 free shots (1 at each pre-party)
- 3 complimentaryy drinks throughout the day
- All-day drink specials at many bars
- (Most offer $9 cocktails / $7 shots / $6 beers)
- Free T-shirt for the first 500 wristband pick-ups
- VIP reservations available (link in bio)
Why this crawl is different
- The only River North crawl with secured entry times at major venues
- We don’t just “advertise access” — we staff each venue with a dedicated door person so wristband guests get in during listed times.
Wristband pickup (required)
Venues will NOT accept barcode tickets. Wristband required for entry + specials.
One person can pick up for the whole group.
Early pickup strongly recommended.
- 3/12 Thu (4–9 PM): Wellsey Tavern — 613 N Wells St
- 3/13 Fri (7–10 PM): 222 W Ontario St (ELA)
- 3/14 Sat (8–11 AM): 222 W Ontario St (ELA)
River North Participating Venues + Entry Times
(Free admission during listed times with wristband)
- Electric Hotel (New Concept) — 222 W Ontario St — 8 AM–10 PM
- 868 Events -- 868 N. Franklin -- 9AM - 2PM
- Brandos -- 343 S Dearborn St -- 9AM - 10PM
- Lucky Leprechaun Pop Up -- 15 W Illinois St -- 12PM-9PM
- Bassment — 353 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–3 PM
- Loft22 -- 22 W Hubbard St Floor 2 -- 12PM - 3PM
- Ummo -- 22 W Hubbard St Floor 1 -- 12PM - 3PM
- Rocbar — 25 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–4 PM
- Y-Bar — 224 W Ontario St — 12 PM–4 PM
- Rino Bar — 642 N Clark St — 12 PM–4 PM
- Wellsey Tavern-(613 N Wells St) -- 12PM - 8PM
- Joy District — 112 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Hubbard Inn — 110 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Sound-Bar — 226 E Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Liqrbox — 873 N Orleans St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Fame — 157 W Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Lore — 157 W Ontario St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Storyville — 712 N Clark St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Stardust — 710 N Clark St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Toast It IZ — 22 E Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Mother Hubbard’s — 5 W Hubbard St — 12 PM–10 PM
- City Nikki’s — 605 N Wells St — 12 PM–10 PM
- TGI Fridays — 153 E Erie St — 12 PM–10 PM
- Kitchen + Kocktails -- 339 N Dearborn -- 12PM - 10PM
- Bodega River North -- 407 N Clark St - 2PM - 10PM
- Tunnel — 151 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
- Moe’s Cantina — 155 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
- Tree House — 149 W Kinzie St — 3 PM–6 PM
- Barrio - 65 W Kinzie St -- 3PM - 6PM
- Mosaic - 65 W Kinzie St -- 3PM - 6PM
- Tao — 632 N Dearborn St — 4 PM–6 PM
- Point & Feather — 113 W Hubbard St — 4 PM–7 PM
- Headquarters — 213 W Institute Pl — 5 PM–2 AM
TBA Times: Celeste (Time to be announced)
Bonus Venues (Gold Coast)
- Gold Coast Social — 7 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
- Hideaway — 5 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
- Galeria — 9 W Division St — 1 PM–4 PM
- Ambassador Hotel-1301 N State Pkwy 12-6PM
- The Chicago Hotel Collection Mag Mile-166 E Superior St, Chicago,
Official afterparty- ELA CHICAGO (222 W Ontario St)
VIP (skip lines, bottle service, more)
VIP reservations + group rates (8+):
Text “VIP” + “Table Reservations” to 630-294-5920
West Loop Sister Crawl (separate ticket): “Lucky You”
- Lucky Disco-Emily Hotel (9:30AM-12PM) (Must arrive by 10:30AM)(MUST LEAVE BY 12PM)
- READING ROOM- 858 W Lake St-(8AM-3AM)
- GRAPES AND GRAINS- 858 W Lake St-(8AM-3AM
- GOODNIGHT JOHNBOY- 905 W Randolph St-(9AM-12PM & 5PM - 9PM)
- TEXAN TACO- 942 W Randolph St 12-4PM
- PB&J- 205 N Peoria St-(12PM-10PM)
- Habibti -116 N Aberdeen St - (12PM -10PM)
- ESCO- 738 W Couch Pl - Priority Access (12PM-4PM) Access (12PM-8PM)
- BODEGA- 912 W Randolph St-Priority Access (12-5PM)
- THE BANDIT- 841 W Randolph St (12PM - 10PM) (4PM - 7PM PRIORITY ACCESS)
- THE VIG - 312 N Carpenter St (12PM - 4PM PRIORITY ACCESS)
- Everything Bar (12PM-10PM)
- Morgan's on Fulton 950 W Fulton St (2PM - 8PM)
- Get Lucked-4 Venues: Morgan MFG, Recess, City Hall, Tabu (9PM - 12AM)
- CARNIVALE- 702 W FULTON MARLET(2PM - 4PM PRIORITY ACCESS) (2PM -10PM ACCESS)
- CARBON- 1204 W LAKE ST (6PM - 10PM)
Contact
For 10+ group pricing, bottle service, sponsorships, or questions:
- Email: dylan@bizzynights.com
- Instagram: @bizzy.nights
- Text “VIP” to 630-294-5920
- Call (872) 273-6166 (For support)
Grab your tickets, pick up wristbands early, and enjoy a St. Patrick’s crawl that’s actually organized — secured entry times, real perks, and a full-day lineup from morning to late night.
Policy
All Guests must be 21+ with valid government issued ID. We will fest rain or shine! NO REFUNDS! If you cannot find your ticket please contact Eventbrite.com directly, please do NOT email us as there is nothing we can do. Must be 21 years old to participate; valid government issued ID required. Participating venues and advertised times are subject to change. All guests must drink responsibly. Participating venues reserve the right to refuse entry to guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) upon arrival. No refunds will be given. All sales are final. If a venue is at capacity then you may have to wait or proceed to another venue. Do not be late for registration. Prices are subject to change while supplies last.
Bizzy Nights