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Chicago Nightlife

    • Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Chicago
      • 1. Chicago Symphony Orchestra

      • The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is considered among the best in the world; a legacy of the late maestro Sir Georg Solti, who captured a record-breaking...

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        • Classical Music/Opera
      • Nile Expert Tip: How can you go wrong with a 110 year old orchestra that is one of the best in the world? The CSO is a...
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    • The Duke of Perth - Chicago
      • 2. The Duke of Perth

      • Sit down at the comfortable bar and order yourself up a McEwans or any number of other Scottish and British beers and ales. If beer is not to your... read more
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        • Pubs
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    • Kingston Mines - Chicago
      • 3. Kingston Mines

      • Chicago is the home of the blues, and Kingston Mines is the prime location on the North Side. First established in 1968 as a coffee shop, Kingston... read more
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        • Jazz/Blues
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    • Green Mill - Chicago
      • 4. Green Mill

      • This is the absolute best place to see jazz in Chicago! The Green Mill is a former speakeasy from days of Prohibition, where it was the headquarters... read more
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        • Jazz/Blues
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    • Webster's Wine Bar - Chicago
      • 5. Webster's Wine Bar

      • It's a bit off the beaten track -- on the western fringe of Lincoln Park -- but the low-lit, sophisticated decor makes Webster's a good alternative...

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        • Wine Bars
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    • Village Tap - Chicago
      • 6. Village Tap

      • Roscoe Village is a comfortable, working class neighborhood that has become more and more attractive of late because of its shady streets and reasonable... read more
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        • Bars
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    • Second City - Chicago
      • 7. Second City

      • Chicago is famous for comedy, and it has Second City to thank for that. Almost every famous comic to come out of Chicago spent time at Second City... read more
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        • Comedy
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    • Hopleaf - Chicago
      • 8. Hopleaf

      • If you don't know your Farmhouse from your Trappist or your Abbey-style ales, or perhaps, more importantly, if you do, then Hopleaf should be your... read more
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        • Bars
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    • Pops For Champagne - Chicago
      • 9. Pops For Champagne

      • This will be an expensive evening out, but a real treat for those with a taste for good music and even better bubbly. Come for the delectable appetizers... read more
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        • Lounges
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    • Schubas Tavern - Chicago
      • 10. Schubas Tavern

      • This tavern is housed in one of the former Schlitz bars, but the Schlitz is gone. Instead, you will find a good collection of beer and a wonderfully... read more
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        • Venues
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  • The Best of NileGuide
  • Even in the cold winter months, Chicago knows how to spice up your night. Years ago Chi-Town was legendary for its Prohibition speakeasies and lively jazz music. Today you can still find amazing live music across the city, as well as that old speakeasy feel, but now Chicago has a vibrant nightlife scene that stands on its own. Sports pubs get crowded in Wrigleyville after a game, cozy wine bars and lounges are easy to find in Wicker Park and the far North side, and swanky clubs dot the Loop for those looking to dress to impress. Get ready to be entertained.

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