Chicago - Lincoln Park - Nightlife

2624 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
773-857-0421

Barrelhouse Flat

Don’t put this bar in a box based on its Lincoln Park location. With Violet Hour vet Stephen Cole and Greg Butera of Aviary at the helm, the bar is set high in regards to the cocktail selecti... read more

1505 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 60614
312-970-1505

The Ace Bar

Live music and comedy take over the former McDunna's location. The gastropub menu focuses on craft beer and burgers, around twenty of them to be exact, with nine kinds of meat to choose from. You... read more

2548 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60614
773-327-4900

Crossing

It's no secret that Chicagoans like their sports bars. What is secret though is the winning combination the guys behind Four Corners Tavern Group keep coming up with. In this, their latest creation... read more

338 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago 60614
773-525-0521

Vintage 338

Taking a cue from Europe's bright, modern wine bars, 25-seat watering hole focuses on hand-picked varietals from Spain, France and Italy. Small plates like warm brie with honey and apples, or panin... read more

2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
773-525-2501

Lincoln Hall

If you want anyone in Chicago starting up a new music venue, it's gotta be Mike and Chris Schuba. After 20 years of running Schubas Tavern in Lakeview into infamy, the two have gone balls out to t... read more

1365 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 60614
773-248-9119

Faith & Whiskey

Bar Owner Hunter Cannon has replaced his old, frat-friendly Ta'Too with the edgier, rock bar Faith & Whiskey. Expect lots of guitars: shadow-boxed on the walls and featured in glossy photos hel... read more

1750 N. Clark St., Chicago 60614
312-932-1750

Krem

Tucked away under Equinox Lincoln Park is a bleach-white-and-electric-blue temple to Delano-chic. A hot crowd of locals lounges on low, white leather banquettes as equally-as-hot DJs spin everythin... read more

2602 N. Clark St., Chicago 60614
773-883-5101

D.O.C. Winebar

A professional crowd gathers in this lofted, exposed brick space, filled with of wood, a fireplace and very little pretension for Lincoln Park. The D.O.C. is Italian stamp of quality for regional f... read more

1952 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60614
773-325-0044

Tilli's

The exposed brick interior and blazing fireplace make this a cozy spot to spend an entire night in the winter, but come summer everyone takes it outdoors-or at least tries to, as the table wait can... read more

2566 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
773-880-9900

Prost

To make a toast at Prost, the newest watering hole to soak up the Lincoln Park scene, just lift your half-litre stein or boot-full of brew towards your equally-as-intoxicated neighbor and yell pr... read more

1555 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60642
312-804-1459

Hogs & Honeys

Like so many nightlife efforts in Chicago, this Coyote Ugly-esque bar is a poor man's version of New York's Hogs and Heifers. The ladies behind the bar sport lots of put-on 'tude, periodically (and... read more

1920 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago 60613
773-348-7592

Katerina's

Katerina's has the feel of a small Southern European club, with a live band to match. Surrounded by scarlet walls and black and white photos of lesser-known showbiz luminaries, crowds gather at ta... read more

1655 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 60614
773-665-1110

Liar's Club

Owner Herb Rosen hasn't swapped out the bar's KISS Meets the Phantom of the Theme Park VHS tape since the doors opened more than 10 years ago, but Liar's red fez lampshades, red vinyl booths, and t... read more

2500 N. Southport Ave., Chicago 60614
773-472-1502

Bird's Nest

The perpetually packed Bird's Nest lures groups of college-age sports buddies and fraternity brothers who co-mingle with neo-hippies that flock for live acoustic performances held in the back room.... read more

2747 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
773-549-2695

Seven Ten Lounge

Referring to the infamously challenging bowling split, this four-lane lounge stands out for its small, swanky front bar and side rooms with comfy couches and pool tables. Everything but the lanes a... read more

1480 W. Webster Ave., Chicago 60614
773-868-0608

Webster's Wine Bar

A beautiful, intimate spot that's a perfect stop for an after-movie nightcap (the Webster Place movie theater is right across the street). This wine bar offers excellent small plates and attractive... read more

2771 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
773-472-2771

Delilah's

Seedy punk/mod/rocker/greaser hangout that's somehow survived amidst an ever-homogenizing neighborhood of Irish pubs, nail shops and upscale eateries. The neon Maker's Mark sign is the only giv... read more

1880 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 60614
773-486-7777

Whirlyball

This mega-complex of adult fun flaunts arcade games, pool, and of course, Whirleyball! Jai alai meets bumper cars in an unholy union that stokes otherwise sedate hipsters into untoward displays of ... read more

2350 N. Clark St., Chicago 60614
773-528-2622

Neo

A black-on-black cave of gothic wonder. If you were born in the '70s or ever wore black fingernail polish (and not in the trendy way), you'll appreciate the punk/new wave/goth dance-along staples o... read more

2519 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60614
773-528-1012

B.L.U.E.S.

Slightly less hectic than across-the-street blues neighbor Kingston Mines, this place is just about as old, with a distinguished acumen of local and bigger-name performers (Eddie Shaw, Eddy Clearwa... read more

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