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Address: 3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Established in 1922, this alley is one of a handful worldwide to still offer the old tradition of live pinsetters. The warning ("Don't bowl if you see legs") should be taken seriously. Put a rolled-up dollar in one of the holes of your ball and gently roll it down the alley. This little tip is most appreciated and can...
Category: Cocktail Lounges - Chicago Nightlife
Address: 937 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611
Your portal to French Colonial Vietnam is unassumingly tucked on top of this French/Vietnamese restaurant. The lounge is candlelit, with enormous potted ferns, wicker furniture, gently whirling fans, dark wood, Oriental carpets, comfy couches, and a lovely terrace. The vintage black-and-white photos transport guests...
Category: Live Music - Chicago Nightlife
Address: 3530 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
This Jamaican-owned and -operated spot proudly bills itself as the "Reggae Capital of America," and for good reason. Formerly the Wild Hare and Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary, the venue offers live reggae seven nights a week. The crowd, all enjoying Red Stripe and the signature rum punch, is very diversified. The...
Category: Bars - Chicago Nightlife
Address: 1745 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Omnipresent 77-year-old Marie, the lounge's original owner and bartender, looks like your grandmother and acts like a truck driver. She runs the place, sings on occasion, does magic tricks, and for a shot of Jagermeister, she'll be your new friend. The place started as a polka joint in 1961, and although some original...
Category: Chicago Nightlife
Address: 2519 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
It's tiny, a bit dingy, smoky, and crowded – in other words, the perfect place to see live blues. The club features both obscure and well-known local artists (think Otis Clay and Magic Slim). Testing your blues trivia here would really be a test because the slightly older crowd consists almost exclusively of...
Category: Dance Clubs - Chicago Nightlife
Address: 1543 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60622
This enormous warehouse holds 800 people (legally) and is packed almost every night. Local DJs share space with those brought in from New York, Los Angeles, and London. The dance floor and its raised platforms are highlighted by incredible sound and light systems. Specialty stations throughout the space supplement the...
Category: Dance Clubs - Chicago Nightlife
Address: 1431 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
Stephen Calk, Barry Paddor (of legendary Shelter fame), and designer François Frossard created this upscale, luxurious nightclub. Hip locals have attended in masses since its July 2000 opening. DJs spin progressive music through a stellar sound system. The main, or Oval, room has a large oak dance floor and bar. The...
Category: Chicago Nightlife
Address: 1800 N Clybourn, Chicago, IL 60614
Long hours at the grind got you thirsty for a home brewed beer? Head to this pub that crafts its own ale – over 10 homemade brews on tap. Try the signature drink, Honker's Ale, featuring a rich malt middle and a gentle hop finish. The bar also includes a small food menu with traditional eats, wings, bbq, sandwiches,...
Category: Dance Clubs - Chicago Nightlife
Address: 2020 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Grab a cue stick and a friend and begin a friendly game of pool or don your dancing shoes – either way, you're sure to enjoy the atmosphere at this spacious dance club. The crowd here is young and energetic, exuding an enthusiastic vibe that seems to energize the place. The music includes a variety of '80's, New Wave,...
Category: Chicago Nightlife
Address: 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
This beautiful old dance hall, built in 1926, was designed to emulate a Spanish palace courtyard. During its fascinating history, the venue has been myriad things, including an elegant ballroom, orchestra hall, rock club, and host to wrestling and boxing matches. After recently receiving a major face-lift, the Aragon...
