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Chicago's bustling energy isn't confined to daylight hours. The city offers something for everyone, from discriminating culture vultures to hard-core club-hoppers. But nightlife here has a distinctly low-key, midwestern flavor.

Chicago also has a thriving music scene, with clubs devoted to everything from jazz and blues to alternative rock, reggae, and Latin beats. Music and nightclub haunts are scattered throughout the city, but many are concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Wicker Park.

While the city has its share of see-and-be-seen spots, Chicagoans in general are not obsessed with getting into the latest hot club. We'd much rather hang out with our buddies at a neighborhood bar. To join us, you only have to pick a residential area and wander. You don't have to go far to find a tavern filled with locals and maybe a pool table or a dartboard or two...
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After dark, hit two of Chicago's hotspots for the best in blues and late night entertainment. At each club you will be treated to some of the City's popular Blues artists and entertainers. Transportation, admission and a drink (beer or wine) will be included at each club.
From $54.00
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Avenue Tavern
(773) 975-7000
2916 N Broadway Chicago, IL 60657
Blond-stone walls, a dozen 32-inch TVs and plenty of windows (including a retractable garage-door of paned glass) brighten the two-room space, even late. Staffers efficiently wind their way through high tables and booths packed with casual 20- and 30-somethings...
Belly's Sports Bar
(773) 525-3632
3210 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657
The big, open room pleases many masters: Sunday through Wednesday, people come in jeans to watch sports or feed the jukebox, munch wings, and play Golden Tee. Thursday through Saturday, patrons spiff up in something black or sparkly, and voila--they're sipping martinis and swinging lounge-style with DJs who spin a bit of everything...
Berlin
(773) 348-4975
954 W Belmont Ave Chicago, IL 60657
Long known as one of the city's premier gay bars, this hetero-friendly spot still pulls out all the stops, thanks to grinding beats and no-holds-barred dancing. Whether cutely coiffed, shirtless or dressed in all-out drag, guys here (and their female entourages) know how to get down and dirty...
Big Chicks
(773) 728-5511
5024 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60640
A world away from the primped-and-posing Boys Town scene, Big Chicks attracts a laid-back, all-ages crowd of regular guys and a few gals, clad in suits and ties, shorts and Tevas, and everything in between. Sit at the massive antique bar, play darts or pool, or have a seat in the beer garden out back...
Crobar Nightclub
(312) 266-1900
1543 N Kingsbury St Chicago, IL 60622
Youth, fashion and aggressive partying have returned. Sonically, techno rules the mirror-balled main room. Professional dancers on platforms above the floor and front bar energize the party. Though mixed drinks can be lightweight and beers pricey, Crobar's vibe and service are upbeat--and its gender mix favorable...
Elm Street Liquors
(312) 337-3200
12 W Elm St Chicago, IL 60610
This Gold Coast nightspot celebrates laid-back dive-bar culture smack in glitz central. Glass-topped whiskey barrels blend with loungy features like plasma TVs, a "floating" ceiling, sky-lit rooms, leather-cushioned walls and plush couches. Gals slurp Jell-O shots or sip champagne-infused cocktails served in nine-ounce flutes...
House of Blues
(312) 923-2000
329 N Dearborn St Chicago, IL 60610
Host to a mix of blues, jazz, funk, rap and world musicians of varying notoriety, this spot is also a popular dining spot. HOB's upstairs music hall is decorated with Southern outsider art. Sight lines on the main floor are terrific, sound is almost as stunning, and if you don't mind standing (little seating is available), this is the place to be...
Howl At The Moon
(312) 863-7427
26 W Hubbard St Chicago, IL 60610
Whoops and hollers are heard down the street from this outpost of the national chain. Decor is standard--stage, tables, bar--but the upbeat atmosphere draws a melting pot of young couples, older groups and birthday-celebrating 30-somethings. Those shy about singing gather around the front bar, while extroverts sit on the lower level of the two-level room...
Hydrate
(773) 975-9244
3458 N Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60657
Hydrate has something going on every night of the week, from dollar drinks to drag shows, exotic dancers and a "gay lotto" with money giveaways. The main attraction is on the dance floor, though, where mist machines keep weekend revelers cool while stand-out DJs like Ralphi Rosario, Teri Bristol and Grammy-winner Frankie Knuckles spin tunes into the wee hours...
J Bar
(312) 660-7200
610 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60611
J bar offers signature cocktails in a modern environment. Anchoring the south end of Rush Street's nightlife, J bar is an early evening or late-night destination. The design incorporates dark and inviting elements with video as art in an intimate setting...
Le Bar
(312) 324-4000
20 E Chestnut St Chicago, IL 60611
This low-lit hotel bar is high-energy after work (especially Thursdays and Fridays), when business travelers mix with local lawyer types. An oversized clock represents time, and "Timeless Cocktails" play up the theme with names (translated from French) like "5:00 to 7:00," "After Midnight" and "35 Hours," signifying France's work-week....
Lincoln Station
(773) 472-8100
2432 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Bright, contemporary international prints and a vibrant, cubist mural adds both color and sophistication to this spacious, unpretentious hangout. Deep red and beige walls, accented by candle-lit tables, comfy booths, beaded hanging lamps, and heavy, patterned drapes create a warm, inviting atmosphere...
Lucky Strike Lanes
(312) 245-8331
322 E Illinois St Chicago, IL 60611
Lucky Strike Lanes is America's premier bowling lounge offering a high energy, interactive experience a in a cozy artistic atmosphere. Located in the River East Center complex, Lucky Strike features 18 state of the art bowling lanes, private party rooms, billiards, a customizable multi-screen video art exhibition system and a hip American menu with a twist...
Metro
(773) 549-0203
3730 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60613
The club has two levels, with an L-shaped bar tucked off to the right on the main floor. When the audience hits capacity, try to get to the wide, shallow area between the crush and mosh of the front and the free range of the back area, where columns hamper good viewing, and low ceilings muffle the sound...
Ontourage
(312) 573-1470
157 W Ontario St Chicago, IL 60610
Image-conscious area partiers have transformed weekend nights into a kind of sexy high school/college reunion, if one can find room to breathe. DJs spin energetic dance music, trance and pop remixes at high volume, and the dance floor throbs. The crowd pays top dollar for high-end bottle service, vodka and cranberry, and bottles of Amstel...
Reserve
(312) 455-1111
858 W Lake St Chicago, IL 60607
As party mode sets in for the well-coiffed fashionistas, bartenders effortlessly mix specialties like the Black Cherry with chocolate-chip-cookie-dough liqueur. An elevated DJ booth plays house music, Michael Jackson and Jay-Z, and females shimmy and shake on the dance floor...
Sidetrack
(773) 477-9189
3349 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 60657
The polished metal facade gives way to a dark, warm interior lit by wall sconces and video screens. There's a room here for every mood, from the dimly lit front and back areas to the sunny, loft-like "glass bar" and recently opened rooftop deck. Crowds of casually dressed professional men in their late 20s and early 30s pack the place most nights...
The Tasting Room at Randolph Wine Cellars
(312) 942-1212
1415 W Randolph St Chicago, IL 60607
Gleaming hardwood floors, exposed brick and subtly elegant seating meet under soft, subdued lighting on both floors. Smooth grooves and soft back-beat stylings add to the warmth. The clientele resembles a refined neighborhood crowd, including couples fresh from dinner at nearby restaurants...
VIP's A Gentlemen's Club
(312) 664-7400
1531 N Kingsbury St Chicago, IL 60622
VIP's Chicago raises the bar for adult entertainment by offering the most exotic, tantalizing and beautiful women found in Chicago. The calendar of events provides steaming entertainment with nights like "Fantasy Night," where guests can have their wildest fantasies fulfilled by the girls of VIP's who act out a variety of crowd favorite roles; whether it be a nurse, school girl or dominatrix...
Zella
(773) 549-2910
1983 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60614
Blonde wood, high ceilings, exposed brick walls and a fireplace give this hangout a cozy vibe. Young professionals from the neighborhood enjoy drinks and dine at tables in the front room, which spills into the adjacent bar area and onto the patio...
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