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• 10pin 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Open 

Decades-old bowling venue gets massive makeover to attract a young professional crowd.

• Bin 36 
•   Near North Side  
• Wine Bar
•  Open 

Triple-threat wine focus keeps us coming back for more.

• Cabaret 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Open 

Late to every trend in this case, burlesque Chicago apes Vegas with an ultraexpensive, glammy club.

• Citizen 
•   Near North Side  
• Restaurant Bar
•  Open 

Affordable bar menu and sprawling outdoor deck gets major attention in the summertime.

• Climax 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Velvet Rope 

This Roman Sanchez project is like all the rest.

• Crobar 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Velvet Rope 

Chicago's original mega-dance club still holds its title and gets all the celebrities in the house.

• Elm Street Liquors 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Velvet Rope 

Gold Coast lounge still has appeal, especially because people here are nice.

• Eno 
•   Near North Side  
• Wine Bar
•  Open 

The Inter-Continental Hotel finally gets it right with this stellar wine bar concept.

• Flatwater 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Open 

Amazing views of the Chicago River and a roaring fireplace don't make up for the spotty service.

• J Bar 
•   Near North Side  
• Hotel Bar
•  Velvet Rope 

The exceptionally good-looking bartenders are a great reason to check this place out.

• Jilly's Piano Bar 
•   Near North Side  
• Live Music
•  Open 

Small, scarlet space with underappreciated piano bar musicians in back.

• La Pomme Rouge 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Velvet Rope 

New bar, old concept from former Narcisse owner.

• Le Bar 
•   Near North Side  
• Hotel Bar
•  Open 

One of the city's best conversation bars is also full of European hotties.

• Le Passage 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Velvet Rope 

New owners try to get Le Passage back on top of the nightlife food chain.

• Lucky Strike Lanes 
•   Near North Side  
• Restaurant Bar
•  Open 

Giant chain pool/bowling complex next to giant chain movie/popcorn complex.

• Luxbar 
•   Near North Side  
• Restaurant Bar
•  Open 

The team behind Gibson's, Hugo's and Quartino open a more budget-friendly option.

• Manor 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Guest List 

Rude door staff overshadows club's glossy new interior.

• Martini Park 
•   Near North Side  
• Live Music
•  Velvet Rope 

They're bringing the after-work scene back with a live-music focus and extensive martini menu.

• Moda 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Open 

Is this an upscale shoe store or might you actually be able to get a drink in here?

• NV Penthouse Lounge 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Guest List 

When workers head home for the day, guests come out to play at this lounged located on the top floor of an office building.

• P.J. Clarke's 
•   Near North Side  
• Restaurant Bar
•  Open 

Part of a chain, this bar still feels like a comfortable neighborhood hang.

• Pops for Champagne 
•   Near North Side  
• Wine Bar
•  Open 

Pioneer of champagne-lounge concept still going strong in new River North home.

• RiNo 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Velvet Rope 

Reserve bottle service or you may never get in at this discerning club that takes VIP to the extreme.

• Signature Lounge 
•   Near North Side  
• Lounge
•  Open 

Pretend you're lord of the city from the 96th floor of the John Hancock building.

• Soundbar 
•   Near North Side  
• Club
•  Velvet Rope 

Stunning 20,000 square-foot space filled to capacity with stunning egos.