Most Bars serve some food, and many have great food and are know for specific menu items. Bars are categorized by their operating hours, open until at least midnight on weekdays, and a minimum of 1 am on weekends.
Opened in 1978, this tiny, unpretentious lesbian & gay bar features dancing, games & karaoke. The Closet is a neighborhood bar for the whole neighborhood. A staple in the Boystown community, the Closet walls have been a second home to many. The bar was established in July of 1978 by two women, Judi and Rose. This was quite the Read more...
European-inspired gastropub plates & seasonal house brews in a rustic, laid-back space. Hanging out at DryHop is all about being in a brewery; feeling connected to the craft brewing and culinary worlds; and most importantly, feeling a personal connection to a community of craftsman. You’ll soon discover the absolute perfection of drinking a craft beer at the source. Share more Read more...
Quirky, low-key watering hole with live tunes nightly plus comedy & open-mike nights. Bucktown's premier destination for live music and drinks. Never a cover. Shows every night of the week. Our stage hosts all kinds of musical acts, four comedy shows each week and a poetry night and just added a fun bingo night with piano accompaniment! Our open mics are the best in town and Read more...
Dark, clubby spot featuring upscale plates, craft cocktails & live blues in moody, underground digs. The Bassment is a live music cocktail lounge, located in the River North neighborhood of Chicago below The Hampton Social. Guests enter through a secret door & into a welcoming greeting room. It's when the black curtain is pulled back that a large, yet comfortable, modern lounge awaits. Read more...