Hungry Brain, located at 2319 W. Belmont Ave., is a neighbourhood bar with a chill attitude that has had many faces. Hungry Brain was once a bakery, a small theatre, a movie set and now, thankfully, a bar and experimental jazz venue. While sitting at the bar late one night the bartendress, Luce, gave us a history breakdown of Hungry and even pointed me to the poster that advertises the movie that was shot in 1995.
Butch Camp, starring Judy Tenuta, was an Oscar-winning highly acclaimed DVD released movie that can be summed up by the poster below:
LOVE IT! Back to Hungry Brain…
My favourite thing about Hungry Brain is that you can hear yourself think and you can have a good conversation with your drinking buddy or the friendly bartender. The joint is full of comfy couches, overstuffed armchairs, bar stools, tables and booths that can accommodate any size party and any level of intimacy. The bar glows red and is lit with candles and Christmas lights, creating a soothing jazzy feel to this laid back bar.
Hungry offers up your usual selection of beers and liquors, which is great but not the main reason you keep coming back. Every Sunday, the Sunday Transmission series is held at the Hungry Brain that presents jazz artists from Chicago and beyond!
If you are looking to avoid the crowds of bars you frequent and finally want to have an evening talking with your friends rather than shouting at them over loud crappy music, head over to Hungry Brain…and say hi to Luce for me!
This V-shaped shelf at the Hungry Brain was installed by the crew of Butch Camp for the movie!
Dev xx
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