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# Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney – Unique Chicago Cocktail Bar with Books and Games
Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney is a distinctive cocktail bar located in Chicago, IL, that combines the love of literature, games, and beverages into a vibrant social hub. Known for its eclectic atmosphere, Kibbitznest offers patrons a cozy space to enjoy drinks, play board games, and dive into a good book. The venue has garnered positive reviews for its unique concept, friendly service, and the inviting ambiance created by its diverse decor. With multiple rooms filled with books and games, it’s a popular spot for both casual gatherings and more intimate meetups.

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This place is overwhelmingly beautiful! Your eyes can catch so many bits of character, literature, games, etc. It really is a place where you can have a drink, a shake, a cup of coffee, play a game or read a book. I did come close to closing time but even then, customer service was great and my drink was delicious. I think I was shocked at how many rooms this place had and covered with books, records; there's a room where you can listen to music or watch videos. I have not yet gotten to everything this place holds but will be back. Please check this place out and let me know what I missed.

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Very nice chill bar perfect for lounging. I love that they have plenty of book and games to choose from. Their espresso martini (4/5) was also very good!

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Lovely place to read, play board games, and have some top notch cocktails! Genuinely enjoyed my 2.5 hours there reading and playing some card games prior to a night out. It is a bit chaotic with seating and ordering but that may be because I was there on a Saturday in January and it just might have been very crowded at that time. Not sure if you should go here if you only want to read as it is not a library but noise filled environment Nonetheless, the concept is quirky and fun

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I can confidently say I've never been anywhere quite like Kibbitznest - as the name suggests, a unique mix of books, drinks, and games. My friend and I came on a Friday early evening and it was already busy but even busier when we left around 9 (there was a small line forming). It was a little hard to figure out what to do/where to order and they seemed short on menus as well as workers so it was a little chaotic. But that sort of matches the vibe - the place is decorated with random knickknacks everywhere, and they offer everything from beer to tea (served in a pot) to snacks to ice cream. There are 4 different rooms - a front room that seems like a mix, the main room with bar, a quiet and small library room, and a big back room with plenty of seating for groups & games. We found seats in the front room to play a game first and then tried to read but it was a little loud for that - I would come back during the daytime for a better reading vibe. For drinks, I ended up ordering their chamomile tea which was a cute touch served in a pot but unfortunately the tea itself wasn't that good - too light tasting so mostly like hot water with a hint of chamomile. But still a fun place, I'd just order something else next time.

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Had a great evening here sipping some beers and playing games. Really like the concept of an internet free bar, refreshing to see no one on their phones and actually interacting. We had to cheat a bit because the game we wanted to play didn't have the rules attached so we had to google lol. Love all the books and games stacked high to the cieling, it creates a really cool vibe. Got a couple flights of beer to taste and ordered pizza from the place across the street and brought it over which was great. Bartender was awesome and gave us some great recs for the area.

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Love the vibes. If your party is less than 5 people, you can walk in and sit anywhere. You have to make a reservation for a party of 5 and more. I came here on a Friday night with a friend to play board games and read. It's a comfortable environment to socialize and disconnect from technology. The board games are in the front room - you or someone in your party have to buy a drink or food in order to play board games. I ordered a cocktail and a scoop of the chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Parking - they have a parking lot for smaller cars next to the entrance but it's a pretty tight space

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Such a cool space! My friend and I had only planned to stay there for an hour or two but wound up staying for four hours! We really liked the selection of drinks...like you can even buy spiked hot chocolate?!? Nothing is more cozy than that! They do sell some food but not a lot and allow you to bring food in, which is what my friend and I did. We ordered food for pickup from Cornerstone Cafe. Kibbitznest has a nice selection of books, board games, and we didn't even realize until towards the end that there's so much more space in the back behind the bar area. Will definitely be back here!

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I came here for a book club meet up on a weekday evening! The place has lots of cozy seating for individuals and group seating. I got a vanilla ice cream. Very vibey place!

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Super cozy spot in Lincoln park! Went on a weekday and got an iced tea + played cards. They don't have WiFi either so no one is head down trying to get work done there like most cafes - it's all just pure conversation and vibes.

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This was a very unique and eclectic spot! We love books and saw this around the corner from Pequod's when we were waiting for our table so came in to browse. There are lots of books but we felt like we were in the way of guests at tables if we went to look at all the shelves--some of them were very close and we didn't want to be rude. We ended up just looking at some and then grabbed a drink and played a quick board game while we waited for our table to be ready across the street. The drinks tasted good; I wish they had been a little quicker so I could have had time to enjoy it fully instead of having to chug the last bit to go dash off for our dinner table, haha! The seasonal pumpkin drink I got was tasty and fun!

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