January 1, 2026

New year, same fabulous neighborhood. Whether you partied hard last night and need a pick me up, or even a little hair of the dog, make your first purchase of 2026 a local one!

Barcocina: It’s getting bottomless at Barcocina! $60 gets you two hours of bottomless brunch drinks, an entree/taco of your choice, and a breakfast buffet! There will even be a live DJ to keep your New Years Eve going. Make reservations here

Budweiser Brickhouse Tavern: Doors open at 11 am with NCAA Football Playoffs! The brunch menu runs from 11 am to 3 pm, with additional specials like $30 mimosa pitchers, $25 buckets of Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, and more! Make reservations here

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill: Start 2026 off bottomless! El Mariachi has a bottomless mimosa brunch for only $19.99 from 10 am to 3 pm!

Graystone Tavern: Graystone is decked out for the holidays as 8 Crazy Nights, a Hannukah bar that is completely decorated from floor to ceiling! Come have some fun, and enjoy specials, like $20 bottles of champagne, $1 breakfast tacos (until noon) $4 mimosas, $20 Miller / Coors Buckets, and $30 Surfside / High Noon buckets.

Klein’s Bakery & Cafe: Looking for a quick pick me up? Kleins makes ordering ahead of time easy! This bakery and cafe is open from 8 am to 3 pm.

Lark: Lark is throwing a Pajama Party New Year’s Day Bottomless Drag Brunch!. This all-inclusive event features a breakfast sweet starter followed by a choice of entrée from an extensive bottomless brunch menu, along with a 90-minute bottomless beverage package during a two-hour seating. Attendees may enjoy a breakfast shot, bottomless cocktails, or bottomless mocktails for non-alcoholic options. The event is open to all ages, with alcohol service available to guests 21 and over. Brunch begins with a selection of bottomless drinks that guests may change throughout their experience, a sweet treat plate to start, and the opportunity to choose from 22 different brunch menu items.

OSMIUM Coffee Bar: Open from 8 am until 5 pm.

ROCKS Lakeview: Rocks has brunch from 11 am to 3 pm, with bottomless mimosas!

The Smoothie Joint: Need a little bit of wellness to make up for your NYE shenanigans? The Smoothie Joint is here to cure you! Open from 7 am to 3 pm, they are offering buy one juice cleanse get one half off.

Uncommon Ground: Uncommon Ground is serving up tons of special brunch items for New Years!

AY Beauty Salon: Start off the new year with looking fabulous! This Broadway nail salon is open on New Years Day, book an appointment here.

The NOW Lakeview: Rough night? Recover with a professional massage! Book an appointment here

btone FITNESS: Get that new years resolution started! btone FITNESS has classes at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm!

Shruti Box Studios: Looking to jam your way into the new year? This independent music studio has $45 hour sessions available to be booked! Book here

Al’s Italian Beef: There is no better way to cure a hangover than the Chicago way (a dipped Italian beef and a side of fries).

Almost Home Tavern: Almost Home in Wrigleyville is open from 11 am to 2 am! Great food, pool, darts, and shuffle board, come welcome the new year at Almost Home.

Barrel Cheese and Wine: Do you have out of town guests you’d like to impress? Barrel is open starting at 3 pm!

Clark Street Dog: Open from 11:30 am until midnight!

Cumin: Save the cooking for after the holidays! Cumin has some of the best Indian food in town, and is open from 11 am to 2:30 pm for lunch, then 4 pm to 10 pm for dinner.

El Nuevo Mexicano: Tacos, margaritas, fajitas, and more, all await you on New Years Day!

Elf’d Up: This holiday bar is a tribute to one of the most beloved Christmas movies, Elf! They are open on New Years Day, starting at 11 am. Get a free holiday shooter with the purchase of any specialty cocktail.

Gman Tavern: This iconic Wrigleyville tavern is open from 3 pm to 2 am! They don’t serve food, but they do serve cold beer and chill vibes.

Joy’s Noodles and Rice: This BYOB and casual eatery is open starting at 4 pm!

Rangoli: Treat yourself to some authentic Indian cuisine! Rangoli is open all day, from noon to 10 pm.

ROCKS Lakeview: Come for brunch from 11 am to 3 pm, OR happy hour from 3 to 6 pm! They will be playing all the Bowl games, and have their full dinner menu available all night.

Santa Baby Bar: Still in the holiday spirit? Visit Wrigleyvilles three story Christmas bar, Santa Baby, open at 11 am!

Sidetrack: Get Sidetrack’d! Open from 1 pm to 2 am, join the onesie party from 1 to 9 pm, and then stick around for the monthly Pink Pony Club from 9 pm until 2 am.

Trader Todds: Looking to party? How about karaoke and pizza at this iconic neighborhood tiki bar- Trader Todds! Get $1 pizza slices all day long, and sing your heart out.