Opening hours
Open now · closes 3:00 AM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 8:25 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (708) 359-8387 to confirm.
Location & directions
1249 E 87th StChicago, IL 60619
About Darrin's Cocktail Lounge
Located at 1249 E 87th St in Chicago, Illinois, Darrin's Cocktail Lounge is a bar. It's part of our guide to 5,398 restaurants, cafes and bars in Chicago. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Darrin's Cocktail Lounge is open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. It stays open late, until 2:00 AM on most nights. Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 6 days of the week.
Darrin's Cocktail Lounge's menu features 28 dishes and drinks across 7 sections, including Chicken, Rice Bowls, Pizza, Egg Rolls, and Seafood. Listed prices range from $1.00 to $12.00, with a typical item around $7.00. Dishes worth a look include Party Wingz, Jerk Chicken, and Jerk Chicken.
Service options include dine-in and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and locals. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, dancing, and food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot and parking. You can reach the team at (708) 359-8387.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 1249 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619
- Phone
- (708) 359-8387
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Menu
- 28 items · $1.00–$12.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 1 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Darrin's Cocktail Lounge’s weekday schedule with 126 other bars in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 12:00 PM, earlier than 69% 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 82 hours a week, 16 hours more than the local median of 67. 88% of bars in Chicago open on Sundays, and Darrin's Cocktail Lounge 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.
At Darrin's Cocktail Lounge the median listed price is $7.00, close to the typical $7.00 for bars in Illinois.
| 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.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Sport
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Food at bar
- Spirits
- Wine
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Darrin's Cocktail Lounge there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 31 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (6), Pizza (5), Burgers & Fast Food (5), and Sandwiches & Delis (4).
Competition is light: 2 other bars are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Family Den, 0.5 mi away.
3 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- SeafoodSeafood Junction0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway0.3 mi
- ChineseGrand Chinese Kitchen0.3 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsJustice of the Pies0.3 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 Darrin's Cocktail Lounge's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Is Darrin's Cocktail Lounge open on Sunday?
Yes, Darrin's Cocktail Lounge is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM.
Where is Darrin's Cocktail Lounge located?
Darrin's Cocktail Lounge is located at 1249 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619.
What is the phone number of Darrin's Cocktail Lounge?
You can call Darrin's Cocktail Lounge at (708) 359-8387.
Does Darrin's Cocktail Lounge offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Darrin's Cocktail Lounge offers delivery. Listed service options: dine-in and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Darrin's Cocktail Lounge?
The typical price range at Darrin's Cocktail Lounge is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.00 to $12.00.
Is Darrin's Cocktail Lounge wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is there parking at Darrin's Cocktail Lounge?
Parking options: free parking lot and parking.
Is Darrin's Cocktail Lounge open late?
Yes – Darrin's Cocktail Lounge is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Darrin's Cocktail Lounge?
There are 31 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Darrin's Cocktail Lounge. Nearby options include Seafood Junction (0.1 mi), McDonald's (0.2 mi), and Subway (0.3 mi).
Are there other bars near Darrin's Cocktail Lounge?
2 other bars within a mile. The closest is Family Den, 0.5 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.
