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The Holidays at Butch's
Trains, tinsel, and Christmas In Your Mouth. Here's what to expect when you visit us during the holiday season.
Peak Season
All our Christmas decorations — including the trains — are up and running the first week of November. That's when the Christmas spirit at Butch's kicks off, so come early and often. Bringing a large group? The earlier in November, the better. Mid-November through the end of the year is our busiest stretch — a few things to know before you come in.
We do not take reservations or book private parties in December or on St. Patrick's Day. Thank you for your understanding.
Since the 1960s
Our double-decker trains circling the bar are a Butch's tradition — most have been running for 30+ years. Every advertiser on the trains donates to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, and all proceeds go straight to Mercy Home. We don't currently have openings for new train advertisers.
Thank You
We raise well over $20,000 a year for Mercy Home for Boys & Girls of Chicago — mostly through the trains, plus our Christmas ornaments, the annual toiletries drive, and a big fundraising party we throw each year. Thank you to this year's sponsors:
@shorelinesightseeing · @hubgroupinc · @weareserafin · @StephenKomie · @secondcityprime · @buddiglunchclub · @phxpkg · @fortunefishgourmet · @revolutiontechnologies · @johncorcoranfoundation · @rjobrien · @travelersinsurance · @goodfoods · @surgcenterdev · @telosgroup · @skenderbuild
Bottled to Go
Our original & famous creation: a chocolate & peppermint winter wonderland, and the drink everyone asks about. The recipe is a trade secret. Take some home: 375 ml bottles are $35 and 750 ml bottles are $65. In-store pickup only, 21+ with valid ID.
This Year at the Bar: Christmas on the Rocks, $15
Chocolate & peppermint winter wonderland, poured over ice. It's Christmas In Your Mouth the way we're pouring it this season, $15 at the bar. Ask your bartender for one.
Holiday Gifts
Limited-edition Butch's Christmas gear. Every year we make one run, and when it's gone, it's gone.
Cool mint with the oversized Christmas In Your Mouth graphic on the back. Built to win the office ugly sweater contest.
Black tee, over-the-top holiday graphics, zero apologies. Exactly the energy Butch's brings every December.
A ceramic bell for our 65th. Proceeds go to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls.
Giving Back
Butch McGuire's has partnered with Mercy Home for Boys & Girls since 2007. The trains, our Christmas ornaments, and our December toiletries drive all support their work with Chicago teens.
See the Season
A running look at Christmas at Butch's — we'll be adding to this all season long.
20 W. Division St, Chicago — open every day, all season long.
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