Delightful Neighborhood Bar. This place has everything you could want. Walk through the front Liquor store and the rustic bar to the main room. The clientele is loyal and the bartenders remember you. * Two Patio sections with food popups in summer * Slushy Machine - Monthly updates * Home brewed Ginger beer- Perfectly spicy and makes for refreshing Moscow Mules * THC Drinks - Goes well with Ginger Beer as cocktail * Events: Karaoke, Theme Nights, Etc. You won't regret a visit. read more

Kitschy neighborhood bar that transitions from a liquor store in the front to a cozy and quirky interior bar to a lively, loud back bar. We grabbed a drink in the back area where it was most active because of the World Cup. It was loud but service was friendly and it was a fun hang. read more

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My wife and I came here on a Sunday and had a great time. They have an extensive selection of craft beers on tap along with a full bar, and the bartender was fantastic - happy to let us sample a few before deciding. The atmosphere is casual and laid-back. Had the Maria's Standard sausage with fries, which was very good. I'd definitely come back read more

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The drink selection and vibe at Maria's is exactly what we needed. The space is relaxed and the service is on point. Nice work!

Good music, a lot of choices to drink, restaurant connected to it. Korean fries were great! read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Menú updated as of March 2026 - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Liquor store in the front, and plenty of seating with two bars as you walk in. They had lots of draft beer and cocktail options available. There were also board and card games to play while there. Bartenders were friendly and quick to take orders and make drinks. read more

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honestly first time going in after being recommended so many times and shit service. the atmosphere was fire, but the girl with a clip who was working tonight behind the bar didn't come up to me within the 30 mins i was standing waiting. not to mention her slamming drinks behind the bar. i work in the industry as well and never have i let my bar/customers wait for over 5-7mins for a drink let alone service. she never ended up serving me so i had to walk away, to which my (male) friend noticed and went up to order me a drink and she came up IMMEDIATELY. later in the night i was in the line for the bathroom for over 10 minutes, the line got so long i even grabbed paper towel for the line of ladies to use the men's bathroom, and the lady in front of me knocked on the door, and the same worker i had mentioned before was in the bathroom, she came out and yelled "THERES ANOTHER FUCKING BATHROOM INSIDE" all of us in line were stunned by her behavior at the bathroom and within the night behind the bar. read more

A fun place with a spacious patio and a solid selection of beers. The bartender was kind enough to let me try a small sample after I couldn't decide between two of their saisons. I havent tried much else but it's got a lovely neighborhood feel to it. read more

What an absolutely unexpected delight. We stopped in here after a wedding at the nearby Bridgeton Arts Center. When you first walk in you are in a small liquor stoor. It threw us for a loop. If you take a couple steps in and through a door you are in a room with a long wooden bar and a smattering of tables. If you keep going through another door you open into a larger room with an even larger bar, hightop tables, and booths and even a small outdoor patio. The decour is eclectic. Think about what you would get if you decorated the place only from garage sales in the 1980s. I absolutely loved it. It was a complete hole in the wall, but one with a lot of character. Service was good. There was a decent, but not overwhelming crowd on a Saturday night. We were there late enough in the night that we couldn't order food but there is some agreement with a Polish Korean restaurant (Kimski) that is either part of Maria's or just adjacent to it. I wasn't sure. Overeall a very cool place. If you are in the area, maybe for a White Sox game, and are looking for a bar I'd highly recommend stopping in. read more

Oh how I love Chicago... I live there for seven years and I would still be living there if it wasn't so cold. The thing about Chicago is that there's so much amazing food on every corner everywhere from the deep dish pizza, to the hotdogs, to the Italian beef, to the burgers. To me, Chicago is the perfect mix of New York and Los Angeles... Chicago's got all these little hidden spots that if you don't know, you don't know. So Maria's is one of those spots. Like from the outside you can't even really tell what's going on. You walk in you're like wow what's going on in here got myself a burger. Double patty burger called the Michael Dublé! I mean, I can't even begin to tell you like my mouth was just so thankful for the party that was happening. Inside of it was like crispy mac & cheese with this great sauce and this perfectly grilled burger and grilled buns and it was just an excitement of flavors. I can't even describe it any other way. I hope that makes sense. Maria is just a must have must have. We were waiting for burgers to get cooked and stepped to the bar and had a beer and a sake shot and then grabbed our burger and walked back home. It was an experience outdoor furniture, hanging swings and eating out this artwork that was amazing all over the place. I know this seems kind of disjointed and all over the place. That's kind of how you feel when you go into Maria's. There's so much going on and it's like so exciting because you can't tell that by looking at the outside, you gotta come in and be wowed! read more

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Refreshing cocktails. Good for a big groups and solid beer selection. Bit cold because windows kept open, so recommend going during the summer. read more

Been coming here for 25+years and I gotta say, what is up with these bartenders with the terrible attitudes?!?! My last 3 visits have been pretty bad...especially the woman behind the bar this past Saturday...just not worth it to have someone ruin my time to chill and relax after a hectic week. Hope the management actually takes this into consideration and meets with their team, cuz I'm almost certain I'm not the only one who actually encounters this type of treatment. We always still leave a great team, because they pool their tips. Their patio is really comfortable and spacious, but I would much rather deal with the smaller bars and huge crowd down the street, at least they are all much more welcoming and really nice. read more

Bar. Package liquors. Polish Korean fusion (Kimskis attached). This place is the model of what our first Mars colony should aspire to. Great service, amazing beer selection and lots of space...especially when the patio is open. read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Marz only does one thing. Quality. - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A Chicago institution. If you don't like Maria's then you probably don't like Chicago. That's fine, but why u here? Maria's is a great place to chill with a cold one. They don't have a huge tap list,but they do have a nicely curated mix of local brews. They also have old standbys like Old Style and PBR. Even on a Sunday afternoon they had good music playing. Maria's feels like home. Thats Chicago. read more

Fantastic bar in the Bridgeport neighborhood. I stopped in recently with a friend who loves this place and Maria's lived up to his hype. Great atmosphere, good beer and Malort! read more

4-5 stars for the cocktails, food, beer, patio and look of the bar. Prices are mostly fair. 1 star for the music which is really a huge buzz-kill to be honest. (You guys should stop being elitist and just put a jukebox in there.) 3 stars clientele. Used to range from cool drunken old guys like Ken who grew up in Bridgeport to IIT students and others, but the Kens are becoming very rare. All the hipster and yuppie conversations get really annoying to listen to after a while. I'd rather have the Kens back. 5 stars liquor store in the front. Great quality beer and wine selection and an easy pit stop to grab booze if you live close by. It's a craft beer oasis in a dessert of CVS's and gas stations stocked with Natty lite and twisted teas. read more

Maria's is a hidden gem. The front looks like your average local liquor store, but once you enter the backroom, it's a completely different world filled with good vibes and great drinks. Featuring a constantly rotating array of drinks, each experience at Maria's will guarantee to be different. This time, I got their Yuzu seltzer. It was so refreshing and bursting with delicious, citrusy yuzu flavor. If you're in the area, stop in for a drink, you'll thank me later. read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Yuzu Seltzer - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The first time I walked into Maria's was in 2015 and I had lived here less than a year. At first, I was confused - I just saw a tiny little liquor store, albeit with an impressive selection of beers. But then I found out there was a little 'speakeasy' door to the side which lead to a small-isn bar area. Well, I found myself in that bar for the next couple of hours enjoying great beers and awesome conversation. I've now been back many times (and I'm frankly embarrassed it's taken me this long to review it). Since then Maria's has grown a lot. Marz Brewing has moved offsite to a much bigger and better location, Maria has expanded to the next store over and they have cooperated with Kimski restaurant as well. Now, there is the great old Chicago bar, but also a bigger, more open space, and two outdoor spaces. Still, Maria is there pretty much every day. And she is amazing. When you see her, talk about her story, her ventures and the fact that she is also a licensed pilot (me too!). Amazing. This is one of my favorite places in Bridgeport and where I will take my work team to regularly. You will find a full bar with innovative cocktails and a seriously great selection of beers, not to mention a great staff. What more could you want? I'm a regular now. read more

This place had something going in the first year after it's reopening from Kaplan's to Maria's, but it has become a neighborhood nuisance after tripling it's bar space. read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar is truly a staple of the Bridgeport community. So many friends have recommended it to me and I'm so glad they did! I came here twice so far: once to grab drinks and catch up with a friend, and once for dinner and drinks before a White Sox game. It has a very casual environment and both indoor and outdoor patio seating. This space is HUGE. There's so many different rooms/areas inside the building with different vibes and decor. There are two back patios to sit and hang out in too. In front, there is a small counter service restaurant attached, called Kimski, which has some delicious Korean Polish offerings that you can order that pairs well with your drinks. I recommend ordering first and they'll give you a buzzer, and then finding a seat in the large outdoor patio. We got Maria's Standard, which is a Polish sausage with sauerkraut on a perfectly fluffy and toasted brioche bun, served with crinkle cut fries. It is perfection! Amazing with a pint of beer from Maria's. We ordered this in the spirit of going to the White Sox game later that evening and it sure beats getting an overpriced Chicago dog at the field. Maria's has a ton of beers on tap and a lot of them are Marz brews. Fun fact: Maria's and Marz Brewing are owned by the same family! It seems that Marz is named after the family name, Marzewski. Their beers are fun and unique, and they really are great at creating delicious beers, food, and a fun and relaxed environment. What a great place. Can't wait to come back again soon! read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Kimski's hot dog with fries! (Maria's Standard) - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Our plan was to go next door but they were closed for a private event! Boy am I glad they were. This place was great! Seating/food & drinks are a bit confusing at first but you "get it" fast! To get seated you have to go to the patio, to order food you have to go inside to the front and to order drinks you use your phone and them pick up at the counter. I wish there was a way to keep a tab open for drinks. I was kind of worried my bank was going to wave my account for having 3 different charges at the same place in less than an hour. My girlfriend and I both got the wangs. They were amazing!! The perfect amount of sweet, savory and a bit spicy! The rice was a great addition! As far as drinks go I had the paloma all night, great drink! A tad bit sour at first! read more

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Walked here after the White Sox game. So glad we got to check out this gem! It was a beautiful day so we decided to sit in their large wrap around patio. They have a large list of unique beers and delicious cocktails. I got the Soju Like to Party frozen drink and Palmer's Pint both were delicious and perfectly balanced. I'm definitely coming back here to try the Korean food. The cheesy rice cakes are calling my name next time! Service was fast and friendly. The perfect place to hang out when you want a low key summertime Chi day! read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Soju like to party on the left and my husband's beer the 2nd Shift Bridget. Taken on the patio! - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great local spot in Bridgeport! Came on a Friday night. Was lively. Loved that Maria was at the door! They offer a really good selection of beers. Also a decent cocktail menu. Their old fashioned is really good! And really fun outdoor patio (note that it closes around 11:30pm on Friday). Inside is three semi separate rooms. All with their own vibe. Loved the white lights. read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Irish Stouts and an Old Fashioned - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Terrible Place to Go! *Don't have what you see in Yelp pictures. *Don't have half of the stuff you see in the menu. *Self Service... No problem! But the girl taking your order has no customer service manners. Terrible attitude! Will never go back again! read more

Nice place to have a few drinks but hate that everything requires a tip. I really have to think about it before returning. We took something to go from the store and again with the tip. read more

It's a great neighborhood bar! I love coming here for their outdoor seating during the summer. You can grab food from Kimskj or the restaurant next door while you drink at Maria's. Chicago Secret Burger would also have random pop ups at Kimski, so it's nice to enjoy a refreshing beer or Diet Coke with a burger! read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Chicago Secret Burger pop up! - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here with my little brother for a few beverages on a weekday around 4pm. We just drank and did not try any of the food. As soon as you walk in you're in the liquor store and have to walk through the older side of the bar to the newer side, where everything is happening and it's newer ambiance. The bartender was attentive and they have a very good draft selection of various craft brews. You're sure to find a drink you'll like whether it be a beer or one of their craft cocktails. read more

Great neighborhood spot. They have a friendly staff and a nice outdoor patio! I highly recommend this place.

Either a fun night out or a chill week day when you don't want to cook, we love it here. Birthdays, holidays or any occasion- it's our go to spot! read more

Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar - Fun for the whole family, fav restaurant hands down! - Beverage Store Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped here on a Wednesday night while visiting the city. I'd been here before In the front bar area and had no idea this whole other world was in the back. There is a space in the back of the bar that's like a magical little garden bar. The drinks were great, prices reasonable, and bartender a gem. Love this little city gem. read more

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The only reason this review is getting two stars is because of the product - their ginger beer really is good. We were so excited to visit this place after having Maria's ginger beer at a restaurant and hoped to buy a case of it. Sadly, we were met with some really unpleasant customer service from the person working there. We asked where the ginger beer was and if they were sold by the case, and the worker made a passive aggressive laugh, followed by a "no, they're way too expensive" as if to say that we wouldn't be interested in or able to afford it. This location is out of the way from where we live so if it was possible to buy a case, we would have happily bought it and supported the business. We ended up buying the few ginger beers they had in the cooler and left quickly. Based on that brief first impression of their customer service, we would not return and hesitate to support to the business in the future. read more

Great, Classic, Fun, and Hip are just some of the words I use to describe this Bridgeport must! Drinks are amazing here, staff is usually pretty good too and speed here is great. I would give this a 5-star but the recent COVID adjustments they have in place are some of the most ridiculous, confusing, and ineffective policies I have ever seen. [CONTEXT] I'm writing this at a time where the CDC has dropped the mask mandate and most bars are running as usual with the exception of having to wear a mask while up from your table/seat. -------------=--------------------------- They have a system of ordering on your phone via unique QR codes at each table, this ordering system has no tab system so you have to pay tax and tip on every single drink as opposed to one bill. After ordering your drink a buzzer on the table goes off which means you need to enter the bar and grab your drink from the service station. This means that every customer who orders a drink needs to walk through the entire seating area, grab the same door handle, and enter the bar. Food is another wonky system of ordering from the partnered locations on either side of the bars location which is even more of a convoluted mess. This all leads to increased amounts of instances of being within 6 ft of other people while running your own drinks/food, plus all touching the same services, plus confusion when other people grab your drink by accident from the service station then either put it back down or run back and give it to you. This whole system is a service nightmare and just leads to higher risk IMO which makes the whole system a waste anyways. I will likely not return to Marias until their service returns to some semblance of normality. read more

Tried the Chicago Handshake here recently. They have a very fun setup going on with outdoor and indoor seatings; would love to be back again when things are more organic. Can order food from Kimski and Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream. The Sicilian pizza is apparently a must and I really really wished I got one. Will definitely hit this place again when I'm back in town. read more

Maria's has to be in my top 5 favorite bars in Chicago. the drinks and the ambience is outstanding. every one around there are super friendly especially Kaitlyn she's super sweet and elevated a cocktail thats called (since yesterday). definitely my favorite drink to get there, also they have the best cheesy popcorn i ever had perfect to snack on read more

Dope af spot the music for Bruchski is the best time to go. But the beer selection is also on point.

Great unique handcrafted cocktails with a friendly flair. The place is clean and fully stocked with your desired libations. It has definitely elevated its game from years ago. read more

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This is a great bar, with a surprisingly large selection. When the weather is nice, their outdoor patio is fantastic, with lots of tables and a great ambiance. If you're hungry, Maria's doesn't serve food, but you can order food and eat it at the bar from one of the two connected businesses - Kimski and Pizza Fried Chicken Ice Cream. read more

Great little local bar. It feel like in you are in Maria's home. As you enter through the front door you'll be in a room that looks like a small store. Head to the rear and on the left you will find the main bar. We went on a weekend, and it was quite busy. The bartender's were friendly and the drinks were tasty. Thanks, Maria! read more

Wrongly charged by bartenders opening up 2 tabs and only giving me one at close. Other than that decent beer selection.

Maria's is my home, a home where everyone who is here I can call family. I am amazed on how many hours I can sit here, talk to everyone and drink a variety of alcoholic beverages. Maria's is spacious enough for me inside and out. Of course, there is an outside as it is newly created with an ambiance of Bridgeport air. I can spend my entire night here and yes, they do close but the area is nice enough to walk home. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy drinks and food here. There are plenty of metered parking and bike stands. read more