Nightlife guides
Blues of Chicago - Clubs
Your Music vs. My Music: Every stop on your Chicago Blues Tour, from the original Blues joints to innovative locales and everything in between. Check out Chicago Blues legends and the newcomers they've influence, all in one city.
Read MoreChicago's Best Bar Food
Chicago bars are no slouches when it comes to the output of their kitchen: burgers and nachos share space here with more specialized options like shepherd's pie or mussels in a sublime broth.
Read MoreNightlife - Chicago Clubs
Top Chicago nightlife writer Audarshia Townsend dishes on her favorite Chicago clubs from all over the city, for people from all walks of life.
Read MoreAfter Dark: High-End Lounges (More...)
Get clue-d in to top Chicago lounges by nightlife writer Audarshia Townsend.
Read MoreTop Chicago Beer Bars
For the best beer bars in America, Chicago is your town. A variety of brews from all over the world can be found in the Windy City.
Read MoreChicago Pub Guide
Beer enthusiasts will find some of the best breweries and brewpubs in America in Chicago.
Read MoreOutdoor Chicago-Nightlife
Take your turn at some of Chicago's best alfresco lounging spots; dine outdoors or have drinks looking over the Chicago river.
Read MoreChicago Pub Guide
Beer enthusiasts will find some of the best breweries and brewpubs in America in Chicago.
Read MoreChicago Clubs-Top DJ Spots
The birthplace of House music, Chicago clubs are part of a vibrant nightlife scene, full of progressive deejays who will keep the beats pounding and your body moving well into the wee hours. In neighborhoods across the city you'll find a lineup of deejays that will keep you guessing, from local Chicago DJs working their way to the top of the music scene to celeb deejays who always find time for a night at any one of these Chicago clubs.
Read MoreChicago Wine Bars
Chicago offers plenty of opportunities to taste and learn about vino. From hip neighborhood joints to sleek downtown spots, Chicago's wine bars cater to novices and seasoned oneophiles alike.
Read MoreAfter Dark: Whiskey, Bourbon, Scotch and Irish Whiskey Bars
Whatever your poision--bourbon, scotch or Irish whiskey--if you like complex, smokey brown liquor, Chicago has a bar that's perfect for you: take your pick.
Read MoreAfter Dark: Sports Bars
You just can't go anywhere in Chicago without running into a sports bar. Chicago is a big-time sports town and the locals take their games serious, from pro football to college hoops.
Read MoreLGBT Chicago: Overview
Chicago’s gay and lesbian community is thriving, and those looking for solid nightlife action will not be disappointed with the many options.
Read MoreMillennium Park - Nightlife
Downtown Chicago is bustling with activity by day, but if you're in the mood to stay out after sun-down, there are plenty of places nearby Millennium Park to explore.
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