Old Town Pour House Returns to Chicago with New Loop Location

Old Town Pour House is returning to Downtown Chicago this summer as Bottleneck Management transforms the former City Social space into a new Old Town Pour House location, marking the brand’s official comeback to the city following the closure of its longtime Wells Street location in 2024. 

Part of Bottleneck Management’s portfolio, Old Town Pour House is known for modern American cuisine, elevated pub fare and a beverage program anchored by various beers on tap. With suburban locations in Oak Brook and Naperville, the brand is a destination for craft beer enthusiasts, brunch crowds and game-day gatherings.

Old Town Pour House - The Loop, Chicago location will feature a menu tailored specifically to its downtown audience, designed to serve weekday business lunches, after-work happy hours, semi-private dining, and pre-theatre dinners.

The downtown Loop location, spanning 6,206 square feet and accommodating 285 guests indoors and 36 outdoors, will blend the current aesthetic with the signature look and feel of the Old Town Pour House brand, bringing back chef-driven fare, cocktails and mocktails, and a selection of craft beers. 

Menu highlights will include chef-driven modern American fare designed for approachability and variety, featuring shareable options ideal for group dining, alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten-sensitive choices. Menu highlights include Nashville Hot Chicken Nachos, Crispy Wings, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Smash Burgers, Fish & Chips, Steak Fajitas, Cajun Linguine, and Smoked Cheddar Mac and Rigatoni. The beverage program will feature a curated collection of beer with a focus on local and regional breweries, a lineup of house cocktails with seasonal, flavor-forward profiles, non-alcoholic options, and a wine list.

Old Town Pour House - The Loop, Chicago will be open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made via OpenTable.