ENO
Neighborhood: River North
Type: Wine Bar
505 N Michigan Ave
312-321-8738
www.enowinerooms.com
This upscale establishment pairs wine, cheese, and chocolate in blissful combinations for con-noisseurs and neophytes alike. Over 40 wines are available by the glass, plus up to 20 flights. The intimate space is designed by the Puccini Group with rich colors and leather stools. An outdoor patio is perfect for afternoon sipping.
LASALLE POWER CO.
Neighborhood: River North
Type: Venue
500 N LaSalle Dr
773-832-4000
www.lasallepowerco.com
This new tri-level venue is a bar, restaurant, and rock club in one. On the first floor is a white marbled main bar area. Level two has a diner atmosphere and serves American comfort food, and the top tier features an ornate stage for local and national artists.
The building itself is the historic LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse, which energized downtown public transportation at the turn of the 20th century.
VERTIGO SKY LOUNGE
Neighborhood: River North
Type: Lounge
2 W Erie St
312-202-6060
www.vertigoskylounge.com
At the Dana Hotel on the 26th floor, a new lounge has soaring views from floor-to-ceiling windows over State St. Plush furniture, hip artwork, and DJs make for a sleek atmosphere. A fire pit outside on the patio warms up cool evenings.
DISTRICT
Neighborhood: River North
Type: Sports Bar
170 W Ontario St
312-337-3477
www.districtbarchicago.com
The spacious contemporary tavern taps into old Chicago, sports, and happy hour. Perch
at the copper bar, sneak through the “secret” moving bookshelf, or watch sports on
the 47 television screens.Pub fare is elevated to new heights with dishes such as the Deconstructed Gyro, made with seared lamb carpaccio and cucumber salad.
DOWNTOWN CHICAGO BARS: MORE DRINKS
10 Pin Bowling Lounge
LOUNGE
330 N State St
312-644-0300
10pinchicago.com
Twenty-four lanes, an extensive martini list, and a full menu to keep the energy rolling.
Andy’s Jazz Club & Restaurant
MUSIC CLUB
11 E Hubbard St
312-642-6805
andysjazzclub.com
Jazz and blues seven days a week. A destination since 1951.
The Bar
HOTEL BAR
108 E Superior St
312-573-6766
chicago.peninsula.com
Premium cocktails in a room with an art nouveau flavor. At the Peninsula Hotel.
Billy Goat Tavern
BAR/RESTAURANT
430 N Michigan Ave
312-222-1525
billygoattavern.com
A Chicago institution since 1934. Famous for Saturday Night Live’s “Cheezborger! Cheezborger! No fries, cheeps! No Pepsi, Coke!” skit.
Bottom Lounge
MUSIC VENUE
1375 W Lake St
312-666-6775
bottomlounge.com
Indie rock venue plus bar and restaurant.
Brehon Pub
IRISH BAR
731 N Wells St
312-642-1071
brehonpub.com
Traditional bar in an historic building originally constructed for the Schlitz Brewing Company.
Butterfly Social Club
BAR
722 W Grand Ave
312-666-1695
funkybuddha.com
Drink organically grown and chemical-free wines, beers, and spirits with a good conscience.
Chi Bar at the Sheraton
HOTEL BAR
301 E North Water St
312-464-1000
chibarchicago.com
Deluxe Jeffrey Beers–designed lounge with beautiful views. At the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers.
Cityscape Bar
HOTEL BAR
350 W Mart Center Drive, 15th Fl
312-836-5000
martplaza.com
Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase a southeastern view of Chicago. At the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza.
Crimson Lounge
LOUNGE
333 N Dearborn St
312-923-2473
crimsonchicago.com
Luxurious lounge and nightclub with live music, professional DJs, and an award-winning mixologist at the Hotel Sax Chicago.
Fulton Lounge
UPSCALE LOUNGE
955 W Fulton Market
312-942-9500
fultonlounge.com
A mod aesthetic complements the rough old bookbinding warehouse that houses this bar.
Ghostbar
Lounge
440 W Randolph St
312-575-9900
n9negroup.com
Ultra-chic green- and gray-hued bar with mod furnishings upstairs from N9NE steakhouse.
Green Door Tavern
TAVERN
678 N Orleans St
312-664-5496
A classic old-school bar in one of the first buildings to be constructed after the 1871 Great Chicago Fire.
Griffin Lounge
CLUB
326 W Chicago Ave
312-280-9800
griffinlounge.com
Opulent night spot with a sensual, luxurious design in a 1920s graphic-design building.
Juicy Wine Co.
WINE BAR
694 N Milwaukee Ave
312-492-6620
juicywine.com
Wine bar and market, plus home to the five-buck brunch.
Lumen
UPSCALE LOUNGE
839 W Fulton Market
312-733-2222
lumen-chicago.com
This late-night spot serves organic liquors and garnishes in a full multimedia design experience.
Luxbar
BAR/RESTAURANT
18 E Bellevue Pl
312-642-3400
luxbar.com
Neighborhood saloon inspired by Adolf Loos. Serves artsy cocktails and fresh casual food.
Madpoison
806 W Randolph St
312-612-2229
madpoisonlounge.com
New state-of-the-art bar lets guests order drinks via a computer touch screen reminiscent of Minority Report.
Martini Bar
LOUNGE
401 S LaSalle St
312-377-6111
themartinibarchicago.com
A modern interpretation of the classic 1940s cocktail lounge.
Monk’s Pub
BAR/RESTAURANT
205 W Lake St
312-357-6665
mmonks.com
Monastery-inspired décor has given this Chicago institution a medieval feel since 1978.
Pop’s for Champagne
LOUNGE/MUSIC CLUB
601 N State St
312-266-7677
popsforchampagne.com
An effervescent selection of bubbly, small-plates menu, and accompanying jazz club make for a popular entertainment destination.
Rebar
HOTEL BAR
401 N Wabash Ave
312-588-8000
trumpchicagohotel.com
Chic lounge with a great view of the Chicago River and a mixology program focused on fresh juices, mixers, herbs, spices, and edible flowers. At the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
The Redhead Piano Bar
MUSIC CLUB
16 W Ontario St
312-640-1000
redheadpianobar.com
Sing along at this hot night spot whose walls are lined with sheet music and shots of glamorous movie stars.
Rossi’s
DIVE BAR
412 N State St
312-644-5775
Try a few of the 50-plus bottled beers at this divey neighborhood watering hole.
Seasons
HOTEL BAR
120 E Delaware Pl
312-280-8800
fourseasons.com
Featuring wine, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres in an elegant setting at the Four Seasons.
Signature Lounge
LOUNGE
875 N Michigan Ave
312-787-9596
signatureroom.com
Enjoy stunning views from the 96th floor of the John Hancock Center.
Third Rail Tavern
BAR/RESTAURANT
1133 W Madison St
312-432-9107
thirdrailtavern.com
Old Chicago at its best, with tall ceilings and brick walls.
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