May 13--If you're looking for a place to drown your sorrows Sunday for the series finale of "Mad Men," the popular 1960s-era drama that is ending its nearly-eight-year run, there are a few Chicago bars that are hosting free watch parties.
>> Blue Line Lounge and Grill
1548 N. Damen Ave.
The Wicker Park bar will be selling four cocktails based on "Mad Men" characters for $8 each. Patrons can watch the show on nine screens; seating is first come, first served. If fans miss the first screening at 9 p.m., they can catch an encore 10 p.m. showing.
>> Estelle's
2013 W. North Ave.
To accompany the screening, Estelle's will be selling Manhattans, Old Fashioneds and its signature cocktail, the Aviation (Death's Door Gin, Luxardo, cr譥 de violette, lemon juice), for $7, said Ryan Gac, Estelle's marketing and events coordinator. Seats are first come, first served.
>> Fat Cat
4840 N. Broadway
Fat Cat co-owner Cy Oldham said she has been getting calls all week from "Mad Men" fans about the screening of the finale. The Uptown bar, which has 12 television screens, will sell a 1969-inspired pupu platter, Baked Alaska torched tableside and Stoli dirty martinis with Maytag blue-cheese-stuffed olives, Oldham said. Spaces are first come, first served.
>> Library bar at Public Chicago hotel
1301 N. State Pkwy.
The celebration, which starts at 7 p.m., includes '60s music and appetizers, spokeswoman Jill Katz said. The bar also will sell themed cocktails and hold a costume and trivia contest with prizes that include a stay at Public Chicago and dinners at the hotel's Pump Room restaurant. RSVP at Librarybar@publichotels.com.
"Mad Men" airs at 9 p.m. on AMC. The network plans to show every "Mad Men" episode in a marathon that begins Wednesday at 5 p.m.
