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1. Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- Home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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- Classical Music/Opera
- Loop
- 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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2. Pops For Champagne
- Upscale River North Champagne Lounge and Jazz Club
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- River North
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3. The Empty Bottle
- Only the bottle is empty
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- Logan Square & Humboldt Park
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4. Juicy Wine Company
- Hip wine and cheese bar
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- Market District/River West
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5. The Violet Hour
- A Take-Note Bar
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- Wicker Park & Bucktown
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6. Funky Buddha Lounge
- Diverse and funky club
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- Market District/River West
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7. The Underground
- An army of fun
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- Loop
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8. Smart Bar
- House Music Hot Spot
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- Lakeview & Wrigleyville
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9. The Hideout
- The best performance bar in the land
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- Wicker Park & Bucktown
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10. ROOF
- Rooftop on the WIT
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- Loop
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The Best of NileGuide
- There isn’t much more fun than a night spent in Chicago’s trendy bars. Some of these establishments have drawn the upscale crowd for years, but there are constantly new hotspots opening with fresh ideas, and of course with the latest trends. Guaranteed no run-of-the-mill cocktails or drab décor at these cool bars and you may even be able to sip on a martini next to a famous celebrity as they pass through town! Get ready for a stylish evening.
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