Make a reservation for dinner or come early to secure seats, the intimate space has good views from all around the stage. With a prime location just two blocks from The Magnificent Mile and the Chicago Loop, this jazz mainstay draws a great crowd. Loyal fans have followed the club through its venue relocations, making this polished South Loop space an unmissable destination for those who appreciate a sophisticated evening out. One of the oldest jazz clubs in Chicago has been hosting top local and visiting musicians since its inception in 1947. The bustling River North entertainment district adjacent to the downtown Loop boasts its own blues club, where a vibrant corner stage plays live sets every night of the week. Slip into one of the glamorous curved booths at this cultural gem for a stellar lineup of live jazz every night, from sultry singers to big band and bebop. Green Mill Cocktail LoungeĬarrying on the traditions set forth by the legends that once took the stage, this former speakeasy in Uptown dates back to 1907 and is the longest continuously running jazz club in the country. This beloved Chicago institution is essentially a frame house with a bar in the front and stage in the back “living room.” Seek out the obscure industrial side street it’s hidden on and you’ll join a welcoming crowd - whether inside or on the patio - for eclectic music sets or weekly bingo, comedy, and dance nights. To say it’s a packed house here is no exaggeration.
With so many incredible venues, ranging from intimate neighborhood clubs to historic music halls, Chicago is a prime tour stop and home to incredible local talent.
license this bar also offers live music, open mics, comedy shows and more entertainment throughout the week.Mainstream pop, indie rock, hip hop, punk, blues, or jazz - no matter your musical taste, you’ll find it live in Chicago any night of the week. The Store is a great place to visit if booze and good times are the only thing on your shopping list.
They're open 365 days a year with a kitchen that stays up with you late into the night. They are the closests to offering a taste of Old Town in the 60s and 70s, with even legends like John Belushi and Dan Akroyd as popular patrons.īurton Place is a neighborhood staple that offers 24 different draft beers and three floors of fun in the heart if Old Town. Often considered to be the greatest dive bar in Chicago, Old Town Ale House is a frequent hangout for comedy performers after a show at Second City across the street. Nick’s Beer Garden is a staple in Wicker Park, offering their patrons live music, DJ sets, sports, and all sorts of revelry late into the night. The ol’ Beaumont is something of a right of passage for DePaul students and other 20-something-year-olds new to the bustling area.Īffectionately nicknamed “Big Sh*tty,” this Lakeview dive bar offers everything you’ll need to make tomorrow fuzzy including Jell-O shots, a dancefloor, pool tables and an adjacent liquor store also selling until at least 4 a.m. If you've asked the question "can I eat a burger at the club?", Lincoln Park's number one dance bar and grill is here to show you how.
We promise there’s not much more entertaining than watching a vodka-soaked rendition of Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” at 4:15 a.m.Īlice's will be back open in July with karaoke in full swing, so make sure to add that to your calendar. Alice’s is a stomping ground for Chicago’s most serious of karaoke singers four nights a week (Wednesday through Saturday). You know you’re in a serious late-night karaoke spot when the performances don’t even start until 11 p.m. If you follow a sports team, Mother Hubbard’s is porbably streaming their game on one of the bar’s 45 televisions with 28 sattelite feeds! Stop by to suppport your team and then stay late to celebrate or commiserate over the outcome.
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