The Whistler
Type: Bar, Live Entertainment, Live Music
10Best Says
No matter what night of the week you ache to get out, The Whistler has your back - and brain. There's a live show every night: it could be jazz, rock, electronic, country, soul, Movieoke (karaoke to... Read More
No matter what night of the week you ache to get out, The Whistler has your back - and brain. There's a live show every night: it could be jazz, rock, electronic, country, soul, Movieoke (karaoke to movie clips), film screenings, DJ sets, readings and other various and sundry entertainment to tickle your neurons and move your body.
It's also a craft cocktail bar and offers a store front art gallery so you can sip, observe and remark about the state of art, music. politics, the Infinite You (that's a cocktail) and then have another.
Every second Friday is Singles Night when an all-vinyl dance party features soul, funk, boogie, and hip-hop singles spun at 45 RPM.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Best Nightlife: "It can be a squeeze weekends so remember there's outdoor seating in the summer in the patio out back."
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: Travel guides adore The Whistler for reasonably priced, creative drinks and locals love it for that its commitment to local musicians and artists.
