Nightlife

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Chicago nightlife sets trends with its lounges and clubs and comforts young and old with pubs for every pub culture. No matter what you're looking to do after dark, Chicago has something for everyone. So read on, and start planning your night on the town.

 

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Chicago Pubs

Chicago Pubs - Old School vs. New School

Chicago Lounges

Posh Haunts vs. Unique Spots

 

Chicago Clubs

Your Music vs. My Music

 

Best Bar Food

Fancy vs. Functional

 

Chicago Pubs

Chicago Pubs - Old School vs. New School

Chicago Clubs 2

Something for Everyone

Top Chicago nightlife writer Audarshia Townsend dishes on her favorite Chicago clubs from all over the city, for people from all walks of life.

Chicago Lounges 2

Chicago Lounges for Everyone

Get clue-d in to top Chicago lounges by nightlife writer Audarshia Townsend 

 

Bars for Beer Lovers

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.

Local Brew: Chicagoland Brewpubs

Beer enthusiasts will find some of the best breweries and brewpubs in America in Chicago. 

 

Nightlife Alfresco

CAFE CITY

Take your turn at some of Chicago's best alfresco lounging spots; dine outdoors or have drinks looking over the Chicago river.

Local Brew: Chicagoland Brewpubs

Beer enthusiasts will find some of the best breweries and brewpubs in America in Chicago. 

 

Club Deejays

The birthplace of House music, Chicago has a vibrant nightlife scene, full of progressive deejays who will keep the beats pounding and your body moving well into the wee hours.

 

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.

Whiskey Bars with a Wide Selection - Bourbon, Scotch and Irish Whiskey

Whatever your poision - bourbon, scotch or Irish whiskey - if you like the brown stuff, Chicago has a bar that's perfect for you.

 

Sports Bars in the City

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.

 

LGBT Chicago

Chicago’s gay and lesbian community is thriving, and those looking for solid nightlife action will not be disappointed with the many options.

 

Millennium Park: Nightlife

Downtown Chicago is a bustling city by day, but if you're in the mood for a night on the town, you have few choices accross from Millennium park, but many more if you venture north or south of the Loop. You will find music and drinks of all kinds in bars, pubs, lounges and clubs open as late as 5 a.m.!

 



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