A long time ago, when beer was safer to drink than water due to distillation, English pubs were born as essential pit stops when the Romans first built roads across Europe. The notion of public houses further proliferated when families would alter a section of their home, often their living rooms or parlors, to welcome and serve their neighbors ale and simple food for a better chance to make ends meet. Although public houses today do not serve a purpose of medical needs, they are nonetheless a necessity of our modern comfort and sanity. At Blokes & Birds we welcome you to join us. Many roads have been built since Roman times, and we hope that at the end of your daily travels, yours brings you to Blokes & Birds. We strive to do better than ale and simple food and aim to make you feel as if you were at home. We are a place to catch up with old friends or make new ones, over a pint of course... Blokes & Birds redefines the English pub experience in Chicago. Combining updated gastropub fare and a smart selection of beers and spirits with a plush, comfortable atmosphere and plenty of nods to Anglophile favorites. Blokes & Birds, which is British slang for guys and girls, offers a welcoming spot to return to any night of the week. Located in Lakeview just steps away from Wrigley Field, it's a perfect location to grab some spirits and grub before or after a Cubs game. We offer live acoustic music in our dining room Friday and Saturday nights. Friday and Saturday nights we open our basement karaoke lounge for a unique, high energy experience perfect for birthday celebrations, bachelorette parties, or just a fun night out.