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Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago

Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago

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Created by Michael Carroll • Updated On: August 26, 2011

1. The Spot

4437 N Broadway St (at Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Karaoke Bar · Uptown · 33 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carroll: Try a Barley Island Brass Knuckle Oatmeal Stout - very tasty oat soda

Murphy's Bleachers is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

2. Murphy's Bleachers

8.6
3655 N Sheffield Ave (at Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 52 tips and reviews
The Beer Bistro is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

3. The Beer Bistro

1061 W Madison St (at Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near West Side · 90 tips and reviews
Rocks is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

4. Rocks

8.2
3463 N Broadway St (at W Stratford Pl), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lake View East · 95 tips and reviews
Pippin's Tavern is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

5. Pippin's Tavern

7.5
806 N Rush St (at E Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews

6. Market

1113 W Randolph St (btwn N May St & N Aberdeen St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · West Town · 68 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carroll: order a John Daly... they're incredible

7. Simone's Bar

7.9
960 W 18th St (at Morgan), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Pilsen · 135 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carroll: Ordered a Negroni, bartender not only knew what it was, but made it quite tasty

8. Ralph's Cigars

6.9
1030 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · University Village - Little Italy · 6 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carroll: I have been buying cigars from Ralph for years and have never been disappointed. A true gentleman.

Holiday Club is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

9. Holiday Club

7.7
4000 N Sheridan Rd (at Irving Park Rd.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Buena Park · 62 tips and reviews
Fizz Bar & Grill is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

10. Fizz Bar & Grill

3220 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Belmont & Melrose), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 40 tips and reviews
Nick's Uptown is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

11. Nick's Uptown

4015 N Sheridan Rd (at W Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Bar · Buena Park · 19 tips and reviews
Oakwood 83 is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

12. Oakwood 83

6.9
1959 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Ravenswood · 13 tips and reviews
Johnny O'Hagan's is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

13. Johnny O'Hagan's

3374 N Clark St (at Roscoe St.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lakeview · 23 tips and reviews
Billy Goat Tavern is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

14. Billy Goat Tavern

8.2
430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Streeterville · 175 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

15. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews
Driftwood Bar is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

16. Driftwood Bar

6.8
1011 W Montrose Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Pub · Uptown · 12 tips and reviews
Bar on Buena is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

17. Bar on Buena

8.4
910 W Buena Ave (at N Broadway), Chicago, IL
Bar · Buena Park · 77 tips and reviews
The Map Room is one of Must-visit Nightlife Spots in Chicago.

18. The Map Room

8.6
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews