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- LoopNet Team
455 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
Property To Rent

HIGHLIGHTS
- 4,978 SF on the ground floor + 4,908 SF full basement
- Approx. 235 interior seats + 80–90 sidewalk café seats
- Historic boathouse truss architecture with 19’ ceiling apex
- Two large skylights for natural light and ambiance
PROPERTY FACTS
| Property Type | Retail | Year Built | 1920 |
| Property Subtype | Restaurant | Parking Allocation | 0.81/1,000 sq ft |
| Net Internal Area (NIA) | 4,908 sq ft |
| Property Type | Retail |
| Property Subtype | Restaurant |
| Net Internal Area (NIA) | 4,908 sq ft |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Parking Allocation | 0.81/1,000 sq ft |
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Now available for lease—an iconic, fully built-out restaurant and bar space in the heart of Old Town. Previously home to Black Barrel Tavern and Old Town Social, this high-ceilinged, character-rich venue offers massive frontage, incredible interior volume, and flexible configurations to suit a variety of hospitality or entertainment concepts. ? 4,978 SF on the ground floor + 4,908 SF full basement ? Historic boathouse truss architecture with 19’ ceiling apex ? ~235 interior seats + 80–90 sidewalk café seats ? Three built-in bars: main, back, and basement level ? Two large skylights for natural light and ambiance ? Fully equipped basement kitchen with storage, sump pump, and dish pit ? 30 tons of HVAC (3 units) ? Zoning: B3-3 | Alderman Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward)? ?? Located on North Avenue near Wells Street, this space sits in a dense, high-income trade area with a population of 75,000+ and an average household income over $180,000 within a 1-mile radius. A destination for nightlife, dining, and weekend crowds year-round?
- Signage
- Air Conditioning
ATTACHMENTS
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Listing ID: 35011068
Date on Market: 04/03/2025
Last Updated:
Address: 455 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
