HAPPENINGS

Upcoming Events

One Night Only Dinner with

Chef & Author Paul Virant

Thursday, September 17 | 5:30 PM

Join us for a one-night-only dinner with James Beard–nominated chef Paul Virant, inspired by his cookbook The Preservation Kitchen. The evening features a 5:30 PM cocktail reception followed by a 5-course seasonal dinner at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $125 per person, with optional beverage pairings for $65. Signed copies of the book will also be available for purchase for $30.

Dog Friendly Patio

Daily | Open - Close

Good drinks are meant to be shared with good friends, four-legged ones included. Bring your dog along to Ox Bar & Hearth’s outdoor patio for seasonal cocktails, hearth-cooked bites, and neighborhood vibes in Lincoln Park.

Sunday Brunch

Every Sunday | 10 AM - 1:30 PM

Savor an elevated brunch featuring brioche French toast, savory hearth classics, and signature morning cocktails.

Happy Hour

Wednesday through Sunday | 5 - 6 PM

Happy Hour available in the bar & lounge and patio only.

Half-off wine bottles available on Wednesdays.

Previous Events

Ox Bar & Hearth

x Dear Margaret

Ox Bar & Hearth teamed up with neighborhood favorite Dear Margaret for an exclusive collaborative dinner. The event celebrated peak seasonal ingredients brought together through two distinct culinary perspectives around the live-fire hearth.

Father’s Day Brunch

Chef John Asbaty hosted our first-ever Father’s Day Brunch BBQ with bourbon tastings, champagne, and expert grilling demos. Families gathered for a wood-fired feast featuring smoked prime rib, house-made sausages, and seasonal sides.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Guests celebrated Mother’s Day during the official debut of Ox Bar & Hearth's Sunday brunch service. Chef John Asbaty presented signature hearth-cooked holiday specials paired with fresh pastries from Fat Peach Bakery.

American Wine Festival

Ox Bar & Hearth marked the official opening of its patio by hosting the inaugural American Wine Festival. Wine enthusiasts gathered outdoors to sample over 90 domestic wines paired with small bites and insights from visiting winemakers.