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Is 8 Bar Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, 8 Bar is listed open on eightbarrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The business's own website is live with 2026-dated content, an online reservations system, and posted current weekly hours for both its Chicago and Miami locations.

  • Season / episode Season 18, Episode 1
  • Address 8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610
  • Current name Eight Bar at Maple & Ash

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Sweet Home Chicago" episode featured 8 Bar, a cocktail bar in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, as part of its look at the city's bar and lounge scene. The venue, now operating under the fuller name Eight Bar at Maple & Ash, is located at 8 W Maple Street and describes itself on its website as a neighborhood spot serving craft cocktails and small plates. According to the business's own website (eightbarrestaurants.com), checked 2026-09-08, the bar remains open, with posted hours listing Wednesday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thursday 12:00pm-11:00pm, and Friday 12:00pm-1:00am service, plus a Saturday brunch. The site also offers online reservations covering both the Chicago and Miami locations.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 18, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sweet Home Chicago
What was featured
Gold Coast cocktail bar: craft cocktails and small plates
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
8 Bar

Frequently asked questions

Is 8 Bar still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, 8 Bar is listed open on eightbarrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to 8 Bar after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Sweet Home Chicago" episode featured 8 Bar, a cocktail bar in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood, as part of its look at the city's bar and lounge scene. As of September 2026, 8 Bar is listed open on eightbarrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What is 8 Bar called now?

Now: Eight Bar at Maple & Ash (formerly 8 Bar). As of September 2026, 8 Bar is listed open on eightbarrestaurants.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is 8 Bar located?

8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured 8 Bar?

Season 18, Episode 1 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Sweet Home Chicago”.

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Address
8 W Maple St, Chicago, IL 60610
Venue type
bar
Official website
eightbarrestaurants.com

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