History: A Legacy Since 1937 Established in 1937, the California Clipper is Humboldt Park’s longest-standing neighborhood bar with a classic Chicago tavern vibe, seasonal cocktails, and live music. Born just four years after the end of prohibition, the California Clipper has evolved over the decades, weaving its roots into the fabric of its community. From its iconic red leather booths to vintage red light fixtures and Tannoy speakers—the very same used by musical legends like the Beatles an