The Wild Hare

New location of the long-standing Wild Hare of Clark St. Young dreadlocked partiers who think that Bob Marley wrote all those songs for them stop in to get together and feel alright with a taste of live reggae and Red Stripe. Want 1 of 16 beers on tap and a steaming jerk chicken pizza? Ya mon, ya do.

Posted on December 25, 2012. Brought to you by blackbookmag.

Number one on Chicago's reggae charts is the Wild Hare, in the shadow of Wrigley Field. After 20 years in business (an eternity in the nightclub world), this spot has kept up with the times by adding a state-of-the-art sound and video systems. Owner Zeleke Gessesse, who has toured with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, books top acts such as Burning Spear and Yellow Man; he also nurtures...

Posted on June 22, 2011. Brought to you by frommers.

Reggae and world beats club breaks from the typical post-game routine in Wrigleyville.

In Short
An eclectic crowd is always encouraged by the booming reggae sounds at this infamous Clark Street hot spot. Patrons will feel as though they've stepped out of the Windy City and...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on April 30, 2007. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Since 1982, reggae bands from all over the world have gotten ""irie"" at this Wrigleyville joint.

Average Rating

70

The Scene
The set-up emphasizes the music: The club doubled in size in 1991 and sunk over $100,000 into its sound system. The bass is kept at a righteous level, and walls are painted...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on April 06, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

Yelp

I love the Wild Hare! I haven't been in a while, but it used to be my second home. I really miss going there. Most nights, they have excellent reggae bands. If you are into reggae, I definitely…

Posted by by Caroline M. on January 21, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

It's Friday night and as we're walking down the street, this funky, reggae music is blasting and we check it out. As soon as you walk in, it reeks of weed in here. Total pothead, stoner place, but…

Posted by by Andrea M. on January 11, 2011. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Maybe I hit the Wild Hare on an off night- but it was Saturday around midnight and there was no band? In the absence of music to unite the crowd, it was painfully evident that we were in the wrong…

Posted by by Julia J. on December 28, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Lord a mercy, I just had the best time in Wrigleyville and I can't believe it! I came here with a bunch of friends on Saturday (unfortunately the same day as the dreaded DMB concert in Wrigley Field)…

Posted by by Kate P. on September 20, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

Yelp

Man, I hate this place and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's because I'm not a reggae fan. Maybe it's because the two times I've been here it's been overloaded with baggy-pants wannabe gang banger kids…

Posted by by Amy H. on August 03, 2010. Brought to you by openlist.

For reggae music played to a crowd that sports dreadlocks, you cannot beat this long-standing Chicago venue. Dance and sway seven nights a week to authentic bands straight from the Caribbean as you quench your thirst by tossing back rum drink after rum drink. The serving staff is very friendly, and everyone has a great time.

Posted on February 04, 2015. Brought to you by cityseekr.

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Posted on July 24, 2013. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

Open Mon - Fri 8 pm - 2 am, Sat 8 pm - 3 am; no cover before 9:30 pm or at any time on Mondays and Tuesdays. This reggae club brings in the best national and international artists seven nights a week. Enjoy the reggae experience to its fullest! -

sys, 10/19/2002

A popular live reggae and world-music club. Opens nightly at 8 pm; no cover before 9:30 Show Time. -

alotta, 02/01/2000

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Posted on May 18, 2013. Brought to you by planet99.

This Jamaican-owned and -operated spot proudly bills itself as the "Reggae Capital of America," and for good reason. Formerly the Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, the venue offers live reggae seven nights a week. The crowd, all enjoying Red Stripe and the signature rum punch, is very diversified. The venue is dark, smoky, and a shrine of reggae paraphernalia.©10Best.com

Posted on August 17, 2011. Brought to you by 10best.