Opening hours
Open now · closes 2:00 AM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Local time in Evanston: 11:34 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
629 Howard StreetEvanston, IL 60202
About Ward Eight
Ward Eight is a bar located at 629 Howard Street in Evanston, Illinois. It is one of 155 places to eat and drink we list in Evanston.
Ward Eight is open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM. It stays open late, until 12:00 AM on most nights.
Quick facts
- Category
- Bar
- Address
- 629 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 9 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 Ward Eight’s weekday schedule with 276 other bars in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 12:00 PM) and closes at 12:00 AM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 1:00 AM).
In total it is open about 52 hours a week, 28 hours fewer than the local median of 80. 88% of bars in Illinois open on Sundays, and Ward Eight is one of them.
Compared with 276 other bars in Illinois 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 Ward Eight’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 Ward Eight directly to confirm which of these it offers.
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ward Eight there are 22 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 86 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (14), Bakeries & Desserts (12), Pizza (8), and Bars & Pubs (7).
Competition is healthy: 6 other bars are within a mile and 31 within three miles. The closest is Monsen’s Tally Ho Pub, < 0.1 mi away.
14 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AfricanBadou Senegalese Cuisine< 0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsPopeyes< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsSweet Temptations Bake Shop< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanTaste of Jamaica0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexMica's Mexican0.1 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 Ward Eight's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Is Ward Eight open on Sunday?
Yes, Ward Eight is open on Sundays: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Where is Ward Eight located?
Ward Eight is located at 629 Howard Street, Evanston, IL 60202.
Is Ward Eight open late?
Yes – Ward Eight is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Ward Eight?
There are 86 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ward Eight. Nearby options include Badou Senegalese Cuisine (< 0.1 mi), Popeyes (< 0.1 mi), and Sweet Temptations Bake Shop (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other bars near Ward Eight?
6 other bars within a mile. The closest is Monsen’s Tally Ho Pub, < 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.
Nearby places
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