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RestaurantsGhost Donkey

Ghost Donkey

5 reviewsClosed4pm - 12am
🌮Mexican Restaurant💞Date Night👯Group Hangout✨HappyHour
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📍415 N Dearborn St,, Chicago, IL 60654, US
🌐ghostdonkeychicago.com
Business Hours
Monday
4pm - 12am
Tuesday
4pm - 12am
Wednesday
4pm - 12am
Thursday
4pm - 12am
Friday
4pm - 1am
Saturday
4pm - 1am
Sunday
4pm - 12am

*Business hours may change on holidays

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📍415 N Dearborn St,, Chicago, IL 60654, US
🌐ghostdonkeychicago.com
Business Hours
Monday
4pm - 12am
Tuesday
4pm - 12am
Wednesday
4pm - 12am
Thursday
4pm - 12am
Friday
4pm - 1am
Saturday
4pm - 1am
Sunday
4pm - 12am

*Business hours may change on holidays

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About

Ghost Donkey is a mezcal and tequila bar in Chicago's River North neighborhood, tucked above street level at 415 N Dearborn St. The space has a deliberately immersive energy, with loud music, rich incense, and a mix of bar seats, booths, tables, and couches that suits both intimate dates and lively group nights. Guests rave about the cocktails and the happy hour deals, which have earned a devoted following. A photo booth adds a playful touch, and the service draws consistent praise for keeping the good-times atmosphere alive.

Highlights

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Mezcal and tequila focusThe bar centers on a deep selection of mezcal and tequila-driven cocktails.
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Legendary happy hourGuests consistently call the happy hour deals some of the best in River North.
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Immersive atmosphereLoud music, incense, and a mix of couches and booths create a surrender-to-it vibe.
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In-house photo boothA fun photo booth makes Ghost Donkey a natural pick for group nights out.

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Ghost Donkey is located at 415 N Dearborn St in Chicago's River North neighborhood. You enter via a staircase up a couple of flights, so keep an eye out as it can be easy to walk past at street level.

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