Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Local time in Chicago: 11:02 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 266-7677 to confirm.
Location & directions
601 North State StreetChicago, IL 60654
About Watershed
Watershed is a bar located at 601 North State Street in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Watershed is open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (closed Monday). It stays open late, until 1:00 AM on most nights.
You can reach the team at (312) 266-7677.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 601 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654
- Phone
- (312) 266-7677
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (closed Monday)
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 10 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 6 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for bars and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Watershed’s weekday schedule with 126 other bars in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 4:00 PM) and closes at 1:00 AM, in line with the typical 2:00 AM.
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 19 hours fewer than the local median of 67. 88% of bars in Chicago open on Sundays, and Watershed is one of them.
Compared with 126 other bars in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for bars in Illinois
Based on 9 menus with 161 priced items from bars in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $9.00.
We don’t have Watershed’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what bars in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 33% | $8.50 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
What bars usually offer
Across 153 bars in our guide with detailed profiles:
- 94% offer delivery
- 77% have dine-in seating
- 76% take reservations
Ask Watershed directly at (312) 266-7677 to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Watershed there are 417 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 853 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (151), Bars & Pubs (116), Sandwiches & Delis (65), and Bakeries & Desserts (58).
Competition is strong: 94 other bars are within a mile and 262 within three miles. The closest is Pops For Champagne, < 0.1 mi away.
240 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeL.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Vegetarian & VeganSweetgreen< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWeber Grill< 0.1 mi
- ItalianOsteria Via Stato< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a bar
Bars and pubs cover everything from neighborhood dives and sports bars to cocktail lounges, wine bars, brewpubs and taprooms. Many serve food – burgers, wings, pub fare or a full kitchen – while others offer little beyond snacks or host food trucks.
What to order
- Local beer on draft – especially at brewpubs and taprooms
- A house cocktail – cocktail bars often have signature drinks
- Wings or nachos – classic bar food
- Pub burger – often one of the best-value meals in town
Good to know
- Bring a valid photo ID – it may be checked even if you look over 21.
- Kitchens often close earlier than the bar.
- Plan a safe ride home; rideshare pickup points are common outside busy bars.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Watershed's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
Is Watershed open on Sunday?
Yes, Watershed is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM.
Where is Watershed located?
Watershed is located at 601 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654.
What is the phone number of Watershed?
You can call Watershed at (312) 266-7677.
Is Watershed open late?
Yes – Watershed is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Watershed?
There are 853 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Watershed. Nearby options include L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates (< 0.1 mi), Subway (< 0.1 mi), and Sweetgreen (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Watershed?
94 other bars within a mile. The closest is Pops For Champagne, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do bars in Illinois cost?
Based on 9 menus with 161 priced items from bars in Illinois, the median menu item costs $7.00, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $9.00.
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