The Tonk Chicago

Booze, Bands, and BBQ!


Experience mouthwatering BBQ specialties and handcrafted beverages while enjoying live music performances every night!




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We proudly serve our meats dry-rubbed and slow roasted over wood and charcoal, with our signature sauces served on the side

This Weeks Live Music Events:



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Karaoke Wednesdays

Rhythm and Ribs

This weeks host: Danny Blanco
New music and spanish Karaoke!

Wednesday October 23
8:00 PM

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Open Jam Thursdays One Year Anniversary

This Weeks Hosts:

Joshua Robertson and the Saints!
Every fourth thursday of the month!

Thursday October 24
8:00 PM

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Troubadours Of Rhythm

Milwaukee's finest early Jazz, Blues, and Hokum musicianers!

Friday October 25
9:00 PM

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Halloween Pilsen Bar Crawl

Register now to visit 9 Pilsen bars with Halloween themed parties and drinks!

Saturday October 26
12pm - 6pm

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Piraguas Y Piropos

A Cuatro, Guitar, & Percussion Traditional Puertorican Folk Music Ensemble based in Chicago!

Saturday October 26
3:00 PM

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Fantasma Negra, Media Luna, and Coyote Fire

Evil Catz Entertainment presents the Villians Ball at The Tonk! Dress as your favorite villian and enjoy live music entertainment

Saturday October 26
9:00 PM

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Club Crib

Club Crib is a Chicago-based one of a kind musical and visual trio featuring Live R&B and Soul!

Sunday October 27
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Chicago Cellar Boys

An authentic and bold approach in interpreting the jazz and hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s!

Sunday October 27
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Join us in Sunny Pilsen!

We proudly serve our meats in the traditional Memphis-style of barbecue: dry-rubbed meats slow roasted over wood and charcoal, with our signature sauces served on the side.

Where Chicago Tradition Meets Memphis Style BBQ Perfection

Hours

Open for dine-in:

Wednesday - Friday: 4PM - LATE
Saturday - Sunday: 12PM - LATE

Open for carry-out:

Wednesday – Sunday
11am - 11pm

Closed

Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Tuesday: Open for catering only


1800 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Direct orders: (312) 226-7427