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Abbey Pub & Restaurant
3420 W Grace St · Chicago · 773-478-4408
This Irish pub has been garnering an increasingly steady following since its opening in 1973. The pub is part restaurant, part club as it features a f ... (more) ... |
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IRVING PARK |
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Alcock's Inn
411 S Wells St · Chicago · 312-922-1778
This sports bar draws a diverse mix of folks, who enjoy meeting up with friends and lingering over conversation on the outdoor, Olympic-themed deck du ... (more) ... |
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SOUTH LOOP |
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Andy's Jazz Club
11 E Hubbard St · Chicago · 312-642-6805
It's jazz, jazz, jazz at this Hubbard Street entertainment venue. Andy's has live acts playing at noon, five, and nine. So, no matter what time of day ... (more) ... |
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RIVER NORTH |
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Aragon Ballroom
1106 W Lawrence Ave · Chicago · 773-561-9500
This beautiful old dance hall, built in 1926, was designed to emulate a Spanish palace courtyard. During its fascinating history, the venue has been m ... (more) ... |
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UPTOWN |
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B.L.U.E.S.
2519 N Halsted St · Chicago · 773-528-1012
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 ... (more) ... |
$$$16 - $30 |
LINCOLN PARK |
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Beaumont
2020 N Halsted St · Chicago · 773-281-0177
Grab a cue stick and a friend and begin a friendly game of pool or don your dancing shoes – either way, you're sure to enjoy the atmosphere at this sp ... (more) ... |
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LINCOLN PARK |
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Berlin
954 W Belmont Ave · Chicago · 773-348-4975
"Rolling Stone" magazine named it "Best Dance Club" in Chicago for good reason. This intimate joint has two bars, a small dance floor with a tiny stag ... (more) ... |
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LAKE VIEW |
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Betty's Blue Star Lounge
1600 W Grand Ave · Chicago · 312-243-8778
Betty's Blue Star gets more lively as the night wears on, and here it can wear on and on thanks to a 5am liquor license! The party really starts on Fr ... (more) ... |
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WEST SIDE |
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Billy Goat Tavern
430 N Michigan Ave · Chicago · 312-222-1525
This tavern boasts quite an interesting history. It was made popular by a "Saturday Night Live" sketch in which short-order cooks yell "cheezborger." ... (more) ... |
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MAGNIFICENT MILE |
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Blue Agave
1050 N State St · Chicago · 312-335-8900
Head south of the border at this popular Mexican restaurant/bar, where savory food and strong tequilas keep locals happy. The walls are adorned with c ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
GOLD COAST |
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Blue Chicago at Ohio
536 N Clark St · Chicago · 312-661-0100
Blue Chicago at Ohio mainly showcases female vocalists who really know how to sing the blues. The mellow and soulful sounds that emanate from this spo ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
RIVER NORTH |
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Blue Frog Bar & Grill
676 N La Salle Dr · Chicago · 312-943-8900
Whether you come for the food, games, or karaoke, you're sure to enjoy yourself at this neighborhood bar. The eats are typical but good, including bur ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
RIVER NORTH |
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Boss Bar
420 N Clark St · Chicago · 312-527-1203
Named for Chicago's former "boss," Mayor Richard J. Daley, this bar immortalizes him with a larger-than-life mural. The front of the bar is a garage d ... (more) ... |
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RIVER NORTH |
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Boston Blackie's
164 E Grand Ave · Chicago · 312-938-8700
In the mood for a thick burger and a pile of fries washed down with a cold beer? Head to Boston Blackie's, where you won't find a hint of pretension. ... (more) ... |
$$1 - $15 |
RIVER NORTH |
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Brehon Pub
731 N Wells St · Chicago · 312-642-1071
Large front windows, a high ceiling, and an antique bar greet folks who step inside this Irish pub. Brehon pub is warm and welcoming and features a ju ... (more) ... |
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RIVER NORTH |
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Brew and View
3145 N Sheffield · The Vic · Chicago · 773-929-6713
The reels usually run every night except when they host concerts on Sunday. First film starts at 8pm; second one follows; occasional midnight screenin ... (more) ... |
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LAKE VIEW |
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Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S Wabash Ave · Chicago · 312-427-0333
Attempts to appear seedy only partially veil this club's polished interior, and yuppies and tourists often show up. The mellow blues joint offers jam ... (more) ... |
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SOUTH LOOP |
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Bungalow Loungebar
1622 W Belmont Ave · Chicago · 773-244-0400
With its Prairie-style decor, flickering candles, fireplaces, and low-key servers, Bungalow issues a decidedly mellow vibe. No dress code and reasonab ... (more) ... |
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LAKE VIEW |
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Burton Place
1447 N Wells St · Chicago · 312-664-4699
Burton Place attracts a yuppie crowd that fills up this three level establishment in a hurry. The late hours make this a favorite among serious night ... (more) ... |
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OLD TOWN |
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Burwood Tap
724 W Wrightwood Ave · Chicago · 773-525-2593
Doing a brisk business since 1933, Burwood Tap draws a mix of folks, from students to business types. The interior is a hodge podge of antiques and me ... (more) ... |
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LINCOLN PARK |
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Cactus
404 S Wells St · Chicago · 312-922-3830
This Tex-Mex style bar features a prickly name and a list of interesting drinks. Try the lizard lemonade (vodka, lemonade, and a glow in the dark liza ... (more) ... |
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THE LOOP |
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Cans
1640 N Damen Ave · Chicago · 773-227-2277
For a nostalgic experience with the requisite hint of trendiness, Cans is the place to go. While canned beer – 27 varieties – is definitely the specia ... (more) ... |
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BUCKTOWN |
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Cardozo's Pub
170 W Washington St · Chicago · 312-236-1573
Sporting a basement location near City Hall, Cardozo's Pub serves as a watering hole for the city's political and legal movers and shakers. Business t ... (more) ... |
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THE LOOP |
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Cavanaugh's Bar & Restaurant
53 W Jackson Blvd · Monadnock Building · Chicago · 312-939-3125
Located in the Monadnock Building, this bar and restaurant offers business types a place to hang their hats during lunch or after work. The entrance i ... (more) ... |
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THE LOOP |
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Celtic Crossings
751 N Clark St · Chicago · 312-337-1005
The owners of this authentic Irish pub are themselves former residents of the Emerald Isle, so they feel they have the corner on the market when it co ... (more) ... |
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RIVER NORTH |
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Bootleg liquor, improv jazz, and gorgeous dames in flappers. Prohibition Era Chi-Town was legendary for its underground speakeasies. Today’s scene is more on the up-and-up – an electrifying nightscape that holds its own against any in the world. Within walking distance of Wrigley Field’s cozy confines are busy sports bars and pubs, headlined by immortal Murphy’s Bleacher’s and Old World-style Irish Oak Pub. For swankier environs, look to River North and the Magnificent Mile, where you’ll find Harry’s Velvet Room on West Illinois, Hellenic-themed Narcisse, and other such young and trendy enclaves. When it’s time to pop the big question, there are few better places than the Hancock Building’s Signature Lounge, a sophisticated, 96th-floor aerie that overlooks the restaurant below and offers a spectacular panorama of the Chicago skyline. Of course, no visit is complete without sampling live blues at a dingy, smoky legend like B.L.U.E.S. on North Halsted, where folks like Big Jack Johnson and Magic Slim have thrilled crowds deep into the Windy City night.
