Canal Bar

Canal Bar is a neighborhood dive and beer bar located on 3rd Avenue in Chicago that doubles as a sports support bar showing live games with sound on. Whether it's soccer, basketball, football or world cup games, they have got you covered.
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08/31/2026

And just like that. Here we come again!

Open at 3PM. BACK IN ACTION!

Canal Bar

08/10/2026

We are now 21 !!!!!!

Thank you to all the late nighters, liquid lunchers, happy hour connoisseurs, four and three legged VIPS(iykyk), new and old regulars, da BEARS fans, Chicagoans, and of course the SUPER regulars!!!

You have kept us open for 21 years in Gowanus and we hope to be here for many many more!

Lou would be so proud(and pouring shots into your mouth!)

We’ll be celebrating in October so keep your eyes peeled for a date!

Canal Bar

07/29/2026

You’re always a ten at Canal Bar!

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07/04/2026

Open regular hours all weekend!

Hopewell Lil Buddy and well shot special all night!

07/01/2026

Open for the 4PM AND 8PM matches!!!!

We’ll be showing inside and outside(for the brave and heat loving!)

06/28/2026

You are all LOVED!

Happy PRIDE!!!

🌈♥️,

Your Gowanus neighborhood safe space!

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06/19/2026

Open at 230PM today for the US VS AUSTRALIA match!

Inside and outside!

06/16/2026

The final FINAL episode of this seasons SUMMER HOUSE!

Showing in the yard at 8PM.

06/14/2026

Well, last night was something!

Thank you Knicks fans, the Knicks, the best neighbors ever for the fireworks, the BEST CUSTOMERS AROUND, and gosh darn it, THE BEST STAFF EVER!!!!!!!!

What a NIGHT that went well into the morning!!!

If you have evidence of last night at Canal Bar, please send it to us!!!!

Address

270 3rd Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11215

To reach the dive bar and beer bar located on 3rd Avenue in New York, you can take the subway to either Union Square Station (4,5,6,N,Q,R,L) or Astor Place Station (6). From there, it's a short walk of approximately 10-15 minutes to the bar.

Alternatively, if you are driving and looking for parking options, there are several garages nearby including Icon Parking (located at 17 East 12th Street), Quik Park (located at 110 E 9th St), and Central Parking System (located at 60-68 East 8th St). Please note that street parking in this area is limited and often difficult to find.

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 10pm
Tuesday	3pm - 10pm
Wednesday	3pm - 10pm
Thursday	3pm - 10pm
Friday	3pm - 10pm
Saturday	1pm - 10pm
Sunday	1pm - 10pm

Website

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Canal Bar, located on 3rd Avenue in New York, is a neighborhood dive and beer bar that also doubles as a Chicago sports support bar. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to catch your favorite sports games with friends or family. The bar regularly posts on social media about upcoming events, such as the Badass Animal Rescue Street Fest where they served up delicious Chicago-style beefs, dogs, and veggie dogs. They also show all NBA playoffs and March Madness games on their TVs. Canal Bar is known for its selection of local beers and Tito's cocktails. Whether you're a Rangers fan or just looking for a fun spot to hang out with friends, Canal Bar is definitely worth checking out!