Chicago - Uptown - Nightlife - BlackBook Guides

4840 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60640
773-506-3100

Fat Cat

Uptown gentrification continues with the arrival of this 1940s-inspired bar and grill from the people behind Silver Cloud and Five Star. Located close to the Riviera and Annoyance Theatres, it's a ... read more

4804 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60640
773-784-2739

Crew Bar & Grill

Chicago's first gay sports bar. TVs are placed at every angle, and the crowd comes to watch games and eat decent bar food. Sure, there's the occasional "I HEART Tightends" jersey (sold along with o... read more

1113 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago 60640
774-769-5483

The Kinetic Playground

A little venue across the street from the Aragon that hosts local bands, cover bands and weekly karaoke. When a show at the Brawlroom sells out, Kinetic is there to handle the workflow, often hosti... read more

5024 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago 60640
773-728-5511

Big Chicks

Though owner Michelle Fire doesn't go topless at the Gay Pride Parade anymore, her bar is as popular as ever. Gay couples, dressed in everything from business casual to jeans abound during the week... read more

4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago 60640
773-275-6800

The Riviera

Originally built in 1918 as a movie house, today the Riviera is a concert hall hosting bands, with the occasional big, act like the Beastie Boys and the Foo Fighters. Between its tiered floor and s... read more

4659 N. Clark St., Chicago 60640
773-334-2402

Carol's Pub

A hillbilly roadhouse on one of Chicago's darkest, shadiest-looking corners, this 35-year-old dive bar is a popular college student and tatted hipster hangout, with a never-ending bar, dart tournam... read more

3940 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago 60625
773-478-8263

The Admiral

Located at the edge of Lawrence Avenue's Koreatown, the Admiral compensates for its lack of liquor license with full nudity. Are you really going to miss the overpriced drinks? The girls tend to be... read more

4802 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60640
773-878-5552

The Green Mill

You can feel the history in the air at this beautiful jazz club from the 1930s. An antique bar, deep red booths and dusty paintings have remained unchanged since James Caan blew the place up in the... read more