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41.885489
-87.663415

Transit

Thu, Fri, and Sat only

Club/bar/fashion venue Transit is the place to head to in Chicago's trendy West Loop district. With 10,000 square feet of space and a modern image, the club caters for the cream of the crop…

41.903232
-87.677744

Mirai

Daily

At Mirai you can dine on sushi washed down with cocktails and a wide selection of sake, followed by a trip to the futuristically-fashioned upstairs lounge, where you can nod your head to an…

41.899386
-87.696776

The California Clipper

Daily

This funky 1940s-themed bar in Humboldt Park serves classic cocktails at its 18.3 metre long bar and in small, padded booths. On weekends, live bands play anything from country, soul and…

41.9216
-87.665868

Webster's Wine Bar

Daily

Unpretentious and intimate, the atmosphere at Lincoln Park's Webster's Wine Bar lends itself to romance. It boasts more than 500 wines from around the world, more than 35 varieties available…

41.893165
-87.63479

Sound-Bar

Fri and Sat only

River North's Sound-Bar is a classy, trendy dance club with nine bars including an upscale wine bar and beer saloon. DJs spin a variety of pulsating music. The two dance floors have video…

41.939925
-87.653206

Berlin Nightclub

Daily

Heterosexuals, transsexuals and homosexuals gravitate to this Lakeview multicultural club, where DJs play progressive dance music. Fun Berlin Nightclub theme nights include Cheap Ass Tuesdays…

41.898793
-87.624301
The Signature Lounge, Chicago. Courtesy of Zaitz Photography

The Signature Lounge

Daily

Sip a martini at The Signature Lounge on John Hancock Center's 96th floor. Enjoy the stunning panorama of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the city's dazzling architecture from the…

41.893394
-87.629844
Excalibur, Chicago. © A la Carte Entertainment

Excalibur

Daily

This Romanesque structure in River North, once the Chicago History Museum, is one of the city's largest nightclubs, with a den-type bar, dance cabaret and lower level games room. Dancing at…

41.904032
-87.629441

Butch McGuire's

Daily

Think Chicago bar and you think of Butch McGuire's. It has all the elements - it's unpretentious and noisy, with a dance floor, a basketball game in the back, people wearing jeans and…

41.895746
-87.631352

Blue Chicago

Daily

A huge oval bar and old-time playbills on the exposed brick walls set the scene. Then a lady like Big Time Sarah belts out a song. Chicago is a jazz and blues town, and Blue Chicago is the…

41.947332
-87.65671

Cubby Bear Lounge

Daily

During the baseball season Cubby Bear Lounge, located across the street from Wrigley Field, is always mobbed. Rowdy Chicago Cub fans flock here to mourn or celebrate after a game. At other…

41.911668
-87.634723

The Second City

Daily

People like Alan Alda, John Belushi, Bill Murray and John Candy got their start at Old Town's The Second City, Chicago's famous comedy club. In 50 years, it has lost none of its charm. Each…

41.927944
-87.648822

B.L.U.E.S.

Daily

Since 1979, Blues lovers have clamoured to hear the wailing of local artists at this Lincoln Park club. The setting at B.L.U.E.S. is intimate with a long, narrow bar and small tables. CDs can…

41.890152
-87.631077

The Baton Show Lounge

Daily; not Mon or Tue

Once a gay club, River North's The Baton Show Lounge has become a fun venue for mixed crowds, especially tourists and bachelorette parties. Female impersonators dance and lip sync. The more…

41.969103
-87.659673
Green Mill, Chicago. © City of Chicago

Green Mill

Daily

The Uptown neighbourhood is not great but the music at Green Mill is. Once owned by mobster Al Capone, jazz aficionados and hipsters come to hear Dixieland, traditional, bebop, contemporary…

41.890075
-87.627587
Andy's Jazz Club, Chicago. Courtesy of Andy's Jazz Club

Andy's Jazz Club

Daily

This cosy club in River North, with its 'wall of fame' and horseshoe bar, features mainstream, bebop and swing-jazz combos. Live jazz sessions take place daily, including lunchtime when you…

41.974353
-87.655254

Big Chicks

Daily

With its friendly atmosphere, the Big Chicks gay bar/club is open to all sexual identities, as long as they are open minded. The club's uptown location sits among slightly seedy surroundings…

41.872398
-87.625888
Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago. © City of Chicago

Buddy Guy's Legends

Daily

Memorabilia adorns the walls of Buddy Guy's Legends, a downtown blues mecca. Listen to music while devouring Louisiana barbeque or jambalaya. Buddy Guy, along with such notables as Bo Didley…