Chicago Nightlife Guide: Bars, Clubs, Restaurants & Hotels

Nightlife Zones

Where the city comes alive

River NorthBuzzingLocal Heat 80
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West LoopRisingLocal Heat 77
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Wicker ParkRisingLocal Heat 76
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Hot Nightclubs

Peak-hour rooms and dance floors

PRYSMBuzzingLocal Heat 81
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TAO ChicagoBuzzingLocal Heat 81
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Sound-BarBuzzingLocal Heat 80
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Pregame Bars

Where the night starts

The AviaryHotLocal Heat 85
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Billy SundayHotLocal Heat 85
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ScofflawBuzzingLocal Heat 84
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Hidden Bars & Clubs

Tucked-away rooms and underground energy

The AviaryBuzzingLocal Heat 82
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ScofflawBuzzingLocal Heat 81
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Billy SundayBuzzingLocal Heat 79
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Hotels with Great Bars

Check in, stay out

Chicago Central SuitesHotLocal Heat 86Downtown · Lifestyle · $$$
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Chicago Social HouseBuzzingLocal Heat 78Nightlife District · Boutique · $$
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Chicago Grand HotelRisingLocal Heat 75City Centre · Luxury · $$$
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Tables that Buzz

Where the city eats late

AlineaHotLocal Heat 90
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Girl & the GoatHotLocal Heat 85
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Au ChevalBuzzingLocal Heat 83
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Late Night Spots

After-hours fuel and last stops

SmartbarBuzzingLocal Heat 84
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Primary Night ClubBuzzingLocal Heat 84
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SpybarBuzzingLocal Heat 83
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