Lincoln Square – The Getaway, a neighborhood bar located at 4530 N. Lincoln Ave., announced Thursday that it will reopen its doors after a month‑long closure caused by a gas‑stove explosion in early July. The bar shared a thank‑you message on social media, expressing gratitude to staff, neighbors, and patrons for their patience and support during the downtime.
Explosion and injury
According to Block Club Chicago, the incident began when a gas stove caught fire, leading to an explosion that injured at least one individual. The victim suffered burns to the hands and face. Co‑owner David Halpern declined to name the injured party but said the bar’s “hearts are with the individual who was injured, and we’re wishing them a speedy recovery.”
Cooperation with authorities
Halpern told Block Club that the bar is cooperating with city officials and fire investigators to determine the cause of the explosion. While the owners have not provided further details about the investigation, they emphasized their commitment to safety and to returning to normal operations as soon as possible.
Reopening details
The Getaway will resume its pre‑closure hours: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. – 2 a.m. on Friday, 3 p.m. – 3 a.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. – 2 a.m. Sunday. In addition, the bar will continue its half‑price happy hour from opening until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Background and ownership
The venue opened in 2024, taking over the space formerly occupied by The Grafton, a longtime Irish pub and restaurant. The Getaway is owned by friends David Halpern and Ross Dimun. Halpern’s Four Entertainment Group also operates several other Chicago bars, including aliveOne in Lincoln Park, Central Park Bar in Avondale, Easy Bar and Estelle’s in Wicker Park, Remedy in Bucktown, and The Owl in Logan Square.
Community impact
Local residents have welcomed the news, noting that The Getaway serves as a gathering place for neighbors and contributes to the vibrant nightlife of Lincoln Square. The bar’s reopening signals a return to normalcy for the area after a disruptive incident that raised safety concerns.
Bar staff and management plan to monitor operations closely in the coming weeks to ensure that safety protocols are fully observed. Patrons are encouraged to follow any posted guidelines and to report any concerns to management promptly.
Original reporting: Block Club Chicago — read the source article.
