Chicago, Cook County, IL
Places to go in Chicago
23 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Aire Rooftop Bar Chicago
Seasonal cocktail bar on a hotel rooftop offering sweeping views, fire pits & a light menu.
100 W Monroe St Fl 24, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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Blue Chicago
Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.
536 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Bottom Lounge
Venue for underground music, beer & casual American comfort food (including vegetarian options).
1375 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Buddy Guy's Legends
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
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Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Live music venue hosting big-name acts in a setting with pavilion & lawn seating for 12,000 people.
19100 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA
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House of Blues Chicago
Rock- & blues-themed restaurant & bar serving Southern-inspired dishes, plus live music.
329 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Howl at the Moon Chicago
High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.
26 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
Posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel offering New American fare, booze & more.
127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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Kingston Mines
Live bands play until late on 2 stages at this rustic blues club with barbecue & other pub grub.
2548 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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Martyrs'
Small bar & live-music venue showcasing eclectic performers, with a menu of pizza & bar bites.
3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
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Metro
A variety of indie & alternative bands play at this popular, intimate concert venue.
3730 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
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RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar
Hip indoor/outdoor hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails, small plates & a deck with skyline views.
1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Reggies Chicago
No-frills venue for hearing up-and-coming acts plus a wide pub grub menu & loads of beers.
2105 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
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ROOF on theWit
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
201 N State St 27th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
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Thalia Hall
This landmark venue, designed as an opera house in 1892, hosts concerts by well-known musical acts.
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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The Empty Bottle
Indie music venue & bar hosting alternative bands in a somewhat small space with cheap drinks.
1035 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
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The Green Mill
Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.
4802 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
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The Hideout
Prohibition-era bar in a small space that hosts all kinds of live music & dancing on Saturday night.
1354 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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The J. Parker
Handcrafted cocktails, a light New American menu & city views on the Hotel Lincoln's swanky rooftop.
1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
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The Riu Rooftop Chicago
Riu Plaza Chicago, 150 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Upstairs at The Gwen
Swanky, seasonal spot for cocktails & New American sharing plates on a terrace with skyline views.
521 N Rush St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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WNDR Museum
Multi-sensory, contemporary installations by artists including Yayoi Kusama.
1130 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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Z Bar
Posh lounge for creative cocktails & global tapas, plus a terrace providing scenic city views.
108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA