1500 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

Located in the Old Town Neighborhood of Chicago - Avg HH incomes are $155,859 - 1 mi. 80 Proof is located in the epicenter of the Old Town District of Chicago. Situated on the main artillery of Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street, the restaurant is situated directly adjacent to shops, clubs, restaurants, and bars. The Old Town District is located just west of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood and southeast of Lincoln Park. It is walking distance to Lincoln Park Zoo and just miles from the Lakefront trail along Lake Michigan. Filled with beautiful buildings, including former speakeasies and ornate churches that date back to before the Great Chicago Fire, Old Town is a neighborhood that oozes with history. From artsy to affluent, this historic neighborhood is home to families and young professionals. An incredibly popular neighborhood destination, largely because of its close proximity to the lake and downtown, Old Town keeps up a lively pace day and night. Victorian-era buildings, brick alleyways, and narrow, tree-lined streets are charming backdrops to a busy main strip that runs along Wells Street between North Avenue and Division Street. For entertainment, comedy takes center stage—with The Second City and Zanies Comedy Club providing the laughs—and the resident theater scene is stellar, as well. Shopping is quite eclectic as you can pick up specialty spice blends, imported olive oils, chunks of fudge, rare wines, and premium cigars all in one single spree down Wells. Family-owned restaurants are fixtures of the neighborhood and the depth of the variety runs deep—barbeque ribs, sushi, steak frites, pasta, and pizza are all noteworthy options.