Acid Jazz or Lounge Bars & Clubs

The Long Room -

1612 W. Irving Park Rd. - Chicago

Located right off Ashland Avenue, this trendy tavern is filled with young professionals looking for a low-key scene. The big attractions: a bar that...

Deals & Specials:

• $5 Old Grand-Dad manhattans
• $3.50 Midwestern microdrafts

Bar Celona and Grill -

A Eat Well. Drink Better. Venue

3474 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

This is a modern, Spanish-style lounge with a California feel. It's casual cool inside: leather booths, terra cotta-colored walls, a bar made of...

Deals & Specials:

• $5 Bacardi bombs and martinis, $5 paninis
• $2 burgers with fries, $2 domestic bottles, $3 import and specialty bottles

Relax Lounge -

1450 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (West Town)

This West Town rock 'n' roll hang with a glowing green cross outside serves a very simple selection of one-third-pound burgers and fries.

The Tonic Room -

2447 N. Halsted St. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

This Lincoln Park lounge is a far cry from the typical neighborhood pub with its Art Deco decor and tonic themes throughout the bar.

Darkroom -

2210 W. Chicago Ave. - Chicago (East Village / Ukrainian Village)

This chic dance club hosts diverse DJs. An outdoor patio seats 40.

Deals & Specials:

• Tidal Wave. DJ Slacky J spins reggae and dancehall 9 p.m.

Green Dolphin Street -

2200 N. Ashland Ave. - Chicago (Lincoln Park)

Nightclub, retro jazz club and private-event venue

Deals & Specials:

• Boom Boom Room. DJs Michael Serafini, Uncle Milty, Just Joey and Diz spin
• The Bill Porter Orchestra plays jazz 8:30-11p.m.

Elbo Room -

2871 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

Featuring local and national acts in all musical styles, Elbo Room is one of the city's top live-music venues.