We lived a life aquatic 💙🐬🦋🐟🩵
Asia 2026 Part 1: To be able to travel, and to a place this beautiful, is such a privilege. I don’t think I ever ate so well. So happy to be with my two favorite people @mari.sal.hen@gudknife
Giant photo dump. Goodbye 2025, you were a tough year, but I’ve learned a lot and I hope I’m a better person for it. My circle is small but they mean everything to me. And I love my dog & cats 🤎
Happy New Year’s Eve 🥂 We’ve got drink specials to help you forget 2025 and slide smoothly into the new year ✨
Pics:
🍸 Martini Shot + Caviar Bump
🥂 NYE Cocktail Specials
🥥 Almond Joy Espresso Martini — coconut, cocao & espresso (nut free)
🍓 Rodan Royale — lychee, yuzu & prosecco
🍾 Strawberry Spaghett with the Champagne of Beers
🎧 DJ @discoconniekway from @funkstick on the decks starting at 8:30
🕛 Ball drop at midnight with a complimentary bubbly toast
🎟️ Resolution raffle drawing at 11:30pm
Let’s ring it in together! 🎉🪩
Open 6pm-1am
🍸📸 @squish_witch
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#NYEChicago #ChicagoBars #ChicagoNightlife #NewYearsEve #DrinkSpecials #LocalBar #AvondaleChicago
Just a few more of this round of shirts left! Get them before they’re gone! Stay tuned for our new Merch drop coming in 2026!! :)
Pair the shirt with a purple drink. ☔️ The Plum Lucky: @condesagin + ume sour plum = good for all weather!
Black & off-white shirts available at the bar
Lettering by @squish_witch
Printing by @explodinghouse
Photo by @wade____hall
#chicago #chicagoartist #chicagobar #merch #merchdesign #chicagofoodanddrink
Little design I made for @loaf_lounge shirts! 💕$10 per shirt sold goes to benefiting the @alzassociation Alzheimer’s Association.
Huge thanks to Sarah & Ben for having me illustrate their precious fur babies for this design! I had much fun capturing the vibe of their shop and the neighborhood.
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#graphicdesign #digitalillustration #adobe #merchdesign #chicagodesign #procreate #avondalechicago #chicagosmallbusiness
Sometimes I make a doodle I really like! Big thanks to @queenmarytavern for letting me illustrate the iconic Navy Strength Old Fashioned for your 10-year anniversary poster. Cheers to a decade! 🥂
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#procreate #digitalillustration #adobe #design
Two new drinks just landed on our winter menu:
For those dark early nights:
SLEEPWALKER | Kasama Golden Rum ~ La Fuerza Vermouth Blanco ~ Chamomile ~ Apricot ~ Vanilla ~ Lemon
And for when the night’s just getting started:
CAFFE TONIC | Cantera Negra Café ~ Averna ~ Sherry ~ Fig ~ Dark Matter Cold Brew ~ Fever Tree Tonic ~ (find it on our late night happy hour menu 10pm-CL)
P.S. Happy Saturday! 🎵 Tonight we have @jackersize_chi on the decks from 9pm-1am
#livelaughludlow #chicagococktailbars #latenighthappyhour #wintercocktails #avondalechicago #neighborhoodbar
📷 @squish_witch
One day late for national dog day but just wanted to put these here. Meet Mango!!! @gudknife and I are officially dog parents and it’s the best. I am OBSESSED WITH HER and she loves it.
When we first started fostering Mango, she was so terrified she wouldn’t walk more than a few steps outside our apartment door. We never thought we would see her running through a park with her tail wagging so hard. I’m so proud of our sweet girl!! 💕 She is the best little bar dog.
Thank you so much for the amazing people @mcprescuepack and @mcprescue_fosterpack
Forever grateful for this small but mighty team. 🖤 (And to those who missed photo day — we love you just as much!) Each of you helps make this place what it is, and even better every day. 🙏
**We’re hiring for summer!**
Looking for part-time summer help: bartender, bar-back, and line cook positions available.
Ideal candidates are self-motivated, work well independently and as part of a team, move quickly under pressure, and genuinely love providing great hospitality.
*Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required. Needs to have flexible evening and weekend availability.
Please send resumes to:
[email protected]
*Include current availability in the email!
📸 @garrettsweet
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#livelaughludlow #neighborhoodbar #avondale #chicagobars #nowhiring #summerhelp #ludlowliquors #ludlowliquorschicago #teamphoto
