Twisted Spoke in West Town to close after 30 years: 'Everything Dies'

Wednesday, August 6, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's the end of an era for a beloved West Town bar and restaurant.



Twisted Spoke, located on Grande and Ogden, will close its doors after 30 years of business.

"Everything dies. Bars, rock'n'roll, reputations-even the hard men who built them. After 30 years of blood, grease, and bourbon, Twisted Spoke is grinding to a halt," management wrote in a social media post.



The bar will officially close on August 31.



"The lease is up. Spend more time with family. Need to focus on my health and well-being," the social media post from Twisted Spoke said.

"August 31st is the last ride. No more Fatboys. No more wings that could raise the dead. No more Road Rash Mary to cure your sins."

"4 Whiskey Wednesdays left. 4 rooftop brunches in the blazing sun. That's it."

"After that? We'll be sitting in the wreckage, chain-smoking and scheming. Bad ideas never die."
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