Chicago - The Loop - Nightlife

71 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60601
312-346-9870

Hoyt's Chicago

It's not that Chicago needs another "modern American tavern in a hotel," but what we're always up for is a chef that aims to keep his big city menu simple and comfortable. Butternut squash soup, ... read more

100 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60606
312-546-6177

South Branch

On nice days, this is the latest place to go before leaving the Loop. The 175-seat patio right on the river promises sultry evenings of cocktails and craft brews, paired with standard lounge fare... read more

201 N. State St., Second Floor, Chicago 60601
312-239-9500

Phoenix Lounge

As if the Wit didn't already have enough swank going on, they've just unlocked the doors to this hot little lounge on the second floor. Snag one of the leather sofas or even a velvet lounge chair f... read more

155 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60606
312-884-0000

Primebar

Local produce, microbrews and wine should keep the Loop's power lunchers buzzing through their "meeting." Chef Bradley Alexander (formerly of Rosebud) gathers ingredients from around the state to w... read more

1 W. Wacker Dr. , Chicago 60601
312-372-7200

Bar Novo

What was once the south lobby of the Renaissance Hotel is now a sexy bar with plush seating and accented red lighting. You could close your eyes and stab a finger at any of the signature cocktails ... read more

201 N. State. St., Chicago 60601
312-467-0200

theWit

Designed by Chicago architect Jackie Koo with interiors done by Cheryl Rowley, the Wit holds 238 rooms and enough killer views to make Sears seem superfluous. TheWit not only dislikes spaces in its... read more

201 N. State St., Chicago 60610
312-239-9501

ROOF

Looking to elevate your night out? Take a ride to the 27th floor of theWit Hotel where you can lounge in style... indoors or outdoors. There's 365-degree views of downtown (telescopes included fo... read more

17 E. Monroe St., Chicago 60603
312-917-3404

Potter's Lounge

Timeless vibe here emanates from classic cocktails in hands and sepia photographs above dark leather booths, but the bar's sexiness factor resides with hundreds of white feathers enclosed in glass ... read more

839 W. Fulton Market, Chicago 60607
312-733-2222

Lumen

The club for people who hate people who go to clubs. Designer-clad door guys and leggy hostesses may seem intimidating, but their lack of snot is a positive shock. Inside, green’s the thing: lots o... read more

221 N. La Salle St., Chicago 60601
312-739-3900

Sidebar Grille

If you're feeling a little awkward during happy hour here, then you're probably not a lawyer. Perhaps it's the name or maybe it's the building in which this bar is located, also home to dozens of l... read more

724 W. Maxwell St., Chicago 60607
312-421-2277

Junior's Sports Lounge

The team behind Cans, EvilOlive, Salud and Le Passage know a good thing when they see one, so when space became available in the new business district of University Village, they immediately jumped... read more

171 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60601
312-338-3788

Encore

Encore opened when the specialty martini craze reached its peak in the late 1990s. Unfortunately, it still feels like a 1990s lounge with an outdated setting of velvety lounge furniture, crappy mus... read more

172 W. Adams St., Chicago 60603
312-782-4933

Whiskey Blue

Other than their crisp uniforms, it's hard to tell the difference between the attractive, slick waitstaff and the beautiful people milling about this well-stocked watering hole right off the Living... read more

172 W. Adams St., Chicago 60603
312-782-4933

The Living Room

Although the chess and checker boards make lounging on the comfortable oversized couches an ideal way to unwind after a day of meetings, you'll be more motivated to socialize with others seeking ou... read more