Bars in Chicago

After a full day of sight-seeing, a cold beer and good conversation with some new friends is the perfect way to finish the day. Whether you want to do it up big or hang low-key with neighborhood locals, Chicago is a great bar town to explore. Find the right place for after-hours fun, whether it is sipping on a cocktail while listening to big band jazz at the 100 year old Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, testing a new Belgian beer at the laid-back pub The Hopleaf, or venturing underground to the colorful Billy Goat Tavern on Michigan Avenue. Whether traveling alone, meeting an old friend, or having a ladies night, Chicago's bar scene has the perfect spot.

Hopleaf

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5148 N Clark Street

Belgian beer lovers unite...
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Village Tap

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2055 West Roscoe Street

Roscoe Village's favorite hangout...
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Sidetrack

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3349 North Halsted Street
At Roscoe St

The Queen of gay bars...
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Simone's

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960 W 18th St
at Morgan

Laid-back eco-friendly bar & grill...
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The Hideout

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1354 West Wabansia Avenue
Between Elston Ave. and Throop St

The best performance bar in the land...
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In Fine Spirits

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5420 North Clark Street

Sophisticated local bar...
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Tiny Lounge

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4352 N Leavitt

Good things do come in small packages!...
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Danny's Tavern

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1951 West Dickens Avenue
At Damen Ave

New look and feel...
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Southport Lanes and Billiards

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3325 North Southport Avenue

Live pin-setters on some old-fashioned bowling lanes...
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Hidden Cove

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5336 North Lincoln Avenue

Dancing Queen or Funky Town...
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Roscoe's Tavern

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3356 North Halsted Street
At Roscoe St

Gay dance bar...
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Cans Bar and Canteen

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1640 North Damen

Just chill...
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Bird's Nest

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2500 North Southport Avenue
Between Altgeld Street And Lill Avenue

Frat boy bar...
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Bull & Bear

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431 N Wells St
at Hubbard

Classy happy hour spot...
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Reggie's Music Joint

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2105 South State Street
Reggie's Rock Club

Vibrant Music Bar...
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Spy Bar

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646 North Franklin Street

Beautiful People, Beautiful Place...
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Cortland's Garage

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1645 West Cortland Street
Between Ashland and Hermitage aves

Cool Garage Themed Bar...
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Stanley's Kitchen & Tap

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1970 North Lincoln Avenue
At Armitage Ave

Hoe down on the dance floor and in the kitchen...
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Manhandler Saloon

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1948 North Halsted Street

The name says it all...
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Weeds

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1555 North Dayton Street

Unusual decorations...
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