Shaken, Not Stirred: Marty's Martini Bar Is Back in Andersonville — and the Spring Wine Walk Is Right Behind It

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Andersonville · April 13, 2026

Great news for cocktail lovers on the North Side: a beloved Andersonville institution has made its comeback. Marty's Martini Bar, the upscale cocktail destination that first opened in 2004 under founder Marty Rogo, has reopened in Andersonville at a brand-new address — 1477 W. Winnemac Ave. — under the stewardship of 2Bears Tavern Group, the team behind popular North Side LGBTQ+-friendly spots like SoFo Tap, Meeting House Tavern, and Jackhammer in Rogers Park. The bar's new home is the former Boca Loca Cantina space, conveniently sharing a building with 2Bears' own Meeting House Tavern. Loyal fans will be glad to know that Marty's signature lineup is intact, with house classics like the dry martini, cosmopolitan, and French martini alongside dessert and chocolate martinis still on offer.

The return of Marty's is another sign of Andersonville's thriving bar and hospitality scene — and the neighborhood isn't slowing down. Mark your calendars now for the Spring Wine Walk on May 17, one of Clark Street's most anticipated warm-weather traditions, where participating local businesses transform the corridor into a festive outdoor tasting experience that's equal parts social and delicious.

Whether you're raising a martini glass to Marty's triumphant return or counting down to the Wine Walk, Andersonville is serving up plenty of reasons to get out and celebrate. Check andersonville.org for the latest on Spring Wine Walk details and to explore everything the neighborhood has in store this season.

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/01/20/edgewater-tacos-owner-opening-new-spot-martys-martini-bar-is-back-and-more-north-side-food-news/
2. https://andersonville.org/events/