Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 4:34 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 610-4200 to confirm.
Location & directions
435 N Clark StChicago, IL 60654
About Bub City
Bub City is a barbecue restaurant you'll find at 435 N Clark St in Chicago, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago.
Bub City is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM (closed Thursday). It stays open late, until 1:00 AM on most nights.
Bub City's menu features 54 dishes and drinks across 8 sections, including Bub City - Appetizers, Bub City - Salads, Bub City - Burgers & Sandwiches, Bub City - House-Smoked Meats, and Bub City - Sides. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $135.00, with a typical item around $15.95. Menu highlights include Fried Pickles, Southwest Chopped Salad, and Sliced Brisket Sandwich.
Service options include outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (312) 610-4200 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Barbecue Restaurant
- Address
- 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
- Phone
- (312) 610-4200
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM (closed Thursday)
- Menu
- 54 items · $1.00–$135.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for barbecue restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Bub City’s weekday schedule with 8 other barbecue restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 1:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 76 hours a week, 20 hours more than the local median of 57. 62% of barbecue restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Bub City is one of them.
Compared with 8 other barbecue restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for barbecue restaurants in Illinois
Based on 28 menus with 1,865 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.00.
At Bub City the median listed price is $15.95, higher than the typical $9.99 for barbecue restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Beans | 50% | $4.38 |
| Pulled Pork | 36% | $10.00 |
| French Fries | 36% | $4.25 |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 36% | $12.45 |
| Onion Rings | 32% | $4.54 |
| Potato Salad | 32% | $3.75 |
| Coleslaw | 29% | $3.75 |
| Green Beans | 25% | $2.75 |
Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Bub City there are 428 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 969 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (166), Bars & Pubs (129), Sandwiches & Delis (74), and Bakeries & Desserts (67).
Competition is strong: 8 other barbecue restaurants are within a mile and 12 within three miles. The closest is Old Crow Smokehouse - River North, 0.1 mi away.
268 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsFirecakes Donuts< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanLil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsThree Dots and a Dash< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexFrontera Grill< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a barbecue restaurant
American barbecue means meat cooked low and slow over wood smoke, and every region has its own rules. Central Texas is about beef brisket with a simple salt-and-pepper rub; Kansas City does a bit of everything with a thick sweet sauce; Memphis is known for ribs, wet or dry; and the Carolinas are pork country, with vinegar or mustard sauces.
What to order
- Brisket – ask for “moist” (fatty) or “lean” cuts
- Pork ribs – spare ribs or baby backs
- Pulled pork – often served as a sandwich
- Burnt ends – a Kansas City specialty
Good to know
- Arrive early – popular items often sell out before closing time.
- Ordering by the pound and sharing is usually the best value for groups.
- Many places only open a few days a week; check the hours before driving out.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Bub City's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM (closed Thursday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: Closed; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Is Bub City open on Sunday?
Yes, Bub City is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Where is Bub City located?
Bub City is located at 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654.
What is the phone number of Bub City?
You can call Bub City at (312) 610-4200.
Does Bub City offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Bub City offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Bub City?
Menu prices range from $1.00 to $135.00.
Does Bub City take reservations?
Yes, Bub City accepts reservations.
Is Bub City wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Bub City open late?
Yes – Bub City is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Bub City?
There are 969 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Bub City. Nearby options include Firecakes Donuts (< 0.1 mi), Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! (< 0.1 mi), and Three Dots and a Dash (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other barbecue restaurants near Bub City?
8 other barbecue restaurants within a mile. The closest is Old Crow Smokehouse - River North, 0.1 mi away.
How much do barbecue restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 28 menus with 1,865 priced items from barbecue restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.00.
