What to order at Queen Mary Tavern

Signature drink
Pisco-and-vermouth highball
Editor tip
The fish-and-chips kitchen opens at 17:00 from the back room; the bar opens an hour earlier for cocktails only.
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CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar with nautical theme
Price$$$
HoursMon-Thu 17:00-01:00; Fri-Sun 15:00-01:00
Signature drinkPisco-and-vermouth highball
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Food program: Fish-and-chips bar snacks

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Location

Address: 2125 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

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