Timeline
19:39
Grab a pint and a bite at Hayden's Irish Pub. It is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun dips.
19:59
Walk to the Wainwright Building. The 1890 skyscraper is bathed in the warm, low-angle light of the WNW sunset. Look up at the distinctive terra cotta details against the brightening sky.
20:34
Head to Sugarfire Smoke House for dinner. The barbecue spot is open until 21:00, perfect for a hearty meal as the city lights turn on.
21:24
End the night at Three Sixty. The bar is open late (until 02:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, 23:00 on Sundays) and offers a place to unwind with a drink after your meal.
Local tip
The Wainwright Building faces roughly WNW, aligning perfectly with the sunset direction on July 15. Arrive a few minutes early to find a good angle from the sidewalk.
Check before you go
- Hayden's Irish Pub is open Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00.
- Sugarfire Smoke House is open 11:00-21:00 daily.
- Three Sixty is open Mo-Th 16:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00, Su 16:00-23:00.
Worth knowing
- Hayden's Irish Pub is open at 19:39 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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