- 1220 N. State Parkway, Gold Coast
Right in the middle of the Gold Coast hype but worlds away in atmosphere, this charming and friendly piano bar is located on the first floor of a vintage apartm... READ MORE
Right in the middle of the Gold Coast hype but worlds away in atmosphere, this charming and friendly piano bar is located on the first floor of a vintage apartm... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
This bar and eatery inside the Sutton Place Hotel was once named The Whiskey, renamed Mexx Kitchen, and now has returned to its original name. Features a primo ... READ MORE
With over 50 martinis on the menu (from the basics to the “funky monkey”) this bar offers a martini for everyone in an upscale environment. READ MORE
This Lincoln Park bar has one of the best lounging patios in the city. During warmer months, the tree-canopied space draws many crowds for dinner and drinks so ... READ MORE
Much like television, this Lincoln Park lounge evolved from black and white to full color. A revamp in early 2004 brought new life and new faces--mainly younger... READ MORE
This piano bar exudes a more laid-back atmosphere than its neighbors. The intimate setting of small tables and scattered barstools complements the live music: u... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
Bucking the hotel-lobby-as-living-room trend popularized by the W Hotel chain, the bar at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is removed from the activity of the co... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park lounge is a far cry from the typical neighborhood pub with its Art Deco decor and tonic themes throughout the bar: Bartenders use old-school t... READ MORE
Premium wines, champagnes and spirits are offered, plus a specialty martini menu. The seasonal outdoor terrace offers garden seating and occasional live music. READ MORE
India House has opened in the former Zinfandel space in River North. This is the first Chicago location for the independent chain, with outposts in Schaumburg, ... READ MORE
This luxe River North lounge is earned a reputation for celebrity bookings and DJ-fueled bashes. There are three bars in a 15,000-square foot, two-floor space w... READ MORE
This subterranean club owned by Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--has become a nightlife staple for celeb appearances and late-n... READ MORE
At Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, cocktailers in the mezzanine level lounge, Rebar, are wowed by views that create a feeling of floating over the Ch... READ MORE
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... READ MORE
This culinary cocktail lounge is attached to late-night discotheque Privet and separated inside by glass doors. Sporting an earlier opening time than its siblin... READ MORE
The top half of this double-decker nightspot (enter through Lion Head Pub) is a loft-like lounge complete with recliners, beds and a fireplace. An early evening... READ MORE
In June 2012, Grami was replaced by Canteen, a Mexican-inspired eatery. The formerly retro-themed bar Reagle Beagle has kicked the kitsch to the curb and is now ... READ MORE
The primary appeal of this candlelit below-ground bar in the former Amp Rock Lounge space isn't an elaborate cocktail list or big-name DJs, but rather its late-... READ MORE