10 Best Nightlife in Chicago, IL
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Everyone Finds Their Kicks in Chicago
By Emma Watters, Local Expert, Chicago
Out of all the clubs and bars in a city, 10Best narrows the options to those places with the most appeal and the best reputations. We offer a carefully vetted selection to let you explore Chicago nightlife on your own. If time is really tight, though, and you don't have the leisure to look through all our offerings, we present our Chicago Best Nightlife list. Here, we distill the best businesses down to a special selection of ten. These places promise a stellar experience and a taste of the city that you just can't miss.
1- Type: Local Picks, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Local Expert Tip: "Drinks require a bit of a wait, bartenders pay careful attention."
2- Type: Bar, Lounge
- Neighborhood: River North
Local Expert Tip: "J Bar is the Wednesday night place."
3- Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Roscoe Village
Local Expert Tip: "Nice selection of beer you don't normally find in bars."
4- Type: Live Music, Local Picks, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
Local Expert Tip: "Catch a comedy showcase on Fridays."
5- Type: Lounge
- Neighborhood: River North
Local Expert Tip: "Come before midnight for dessert."
6- Type: Bar
- Neighborhood: River North
Local Expert Tip: "Try their Mexican Horchata cocktail."
7- Type: Bar, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Gold Coast
Local Expert Tip: "One drink minimum at the bar. Everyone wants to linger for the view."
8- Type: Live Music, Local Picks
- Neighborhood: River North
Local Expert Tip: "Make a list of songs you want to hear, they love requests."
9- Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours
- Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Local Expert Tip: "Cash only, there's an ATM by the door."
10- Type: Dance Club, Late Night / After Hours
- Neighborhood: Wrigleyville
Local Expert Tip: "Where the rest of Chicago comes to dance."
