The California Clipper
About The California Clipper
Historic neighborhood bar established in 1937 with iconic red leather booths and vintage red light fixtures, live music nearly every night from jazz to electronic. The back Lil Clip space opens for late-night dancing on Fridays and Saturdays.
Happy Hour Deals
Happy hour Tue-Sun 6pm-8pm
$8 Gran Centenario mixers and margaritas
$8 Condesa gin mixers and Basil Gimlet
$8 martinis (Manhattan, Lemon Drop, Espresso Martini, Cosmopolitan)
$8 wine by the glass
$5 Chicago Handshakes
$5 Nutrl seltzer
$3 Michelob Ultra and PBR
Live music or DJs nearly every night
Details
Address
1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Hours
Mon – Fri6pm – 2am
Sat6pm – 3am
Sun6pm – 2am
Cuisine
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The California Clipper FAQs
Does The California Clipper have happy hour?
Yes. Current deals at The California Clipper include Happy hour Tue-Sun 6pm-8pm; $8 Gran Centenario mixers and margaritas, plus 7 more listed on this page. Deal information last verified Oct 2026 — confirm with the venue before you go, as times change often.
What are The California Clipper's hours?
The California Clipper is open Sun-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat 6pm-3am on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.
Where is The California Clipper located?
The California Clipper is at 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, Chicago.