Chicago - West Loop - Nightlife

1023 W. Lake St., Chicago
312-243-9770

Vera Chicago

Spain is the name of the game at this West Loop wine bar, owned by husband and wife duo Mark and Elizabeth Mendez (the former was previously chef at Carnivale). Named after Mark’s grandmother... read more

840 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-243-9712

Maude's Liquor Bar

You'll be hard-pressed to think of a better spot to spend a hard-weather evening than this chic French dive bar in the West Loop. Kick back in the rustic, jazz-infused space and nosh on oyster... read more

1242 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-666-9555

Palace Nightclub

This mega nightclub is so over the top you may as well be in Dubai, or at the very least, Vegas. The 24,000 square foot Moroccan-themed club throws all the glitz 1,500 party-goers can handle. Arc... read more

858 W. Lake St., Chicago 60607
312-455-2776

8 Fifty 8

Weekend-only dancing den in former Theatro space. Music's too loud for chatting, so come to dance or down enough speciality cocktails till you can hear over Gaga and Katy Perry vibrating ... read more

838 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-733-3379

The Vault

Named after the large vault in the center of the room, this lounge above Vivo restaurant makes for a great after-work drink (or three). Dark sofas, zebra pillows and windows that look out over bust... read more

806 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-612-2229

Madpoison Ultralounge

Deemed the world's first "iBar." Build cocktails from recipe list of more than 600 drinks on giant 3-D touchscreens—a "Poison Generator"—and kick back, wait for it to be delivered. Snag... read more

1326 W. Madison St., Chicago 60607
312-981-7100

WestEnd

Their formula's worked so well in Lakeview and downtown, so why not bring it to the West Loop? The dudes behind neighborhood hangs Schoolyard Tap and Sidebar head near the United Center for a sport... read more

1100 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-829-4530

Bon V

The only lounge on the Randolph Street strip where you have to reserve bottle service in order to sit down. Is that really living bon vivant, or living the good life? That's their mantra, y... read more

840 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-733-3379

V.I.C.E.

Eatery Vivo now has a sibling in V.I.C.E., which is right next door. But with its downtempo house music, couture bar cuisine, and minimalist setting of slick leather banquettes and oversize floral ... read more

444 N. La Salle St., Chicago 60610
312-222-6200

English

We admire the flickering pink neon sign with the Old English lettering more for what it promises than what it delivers. What seems at first glance to be a shabby-chic hipster supper club is really ... read more

1108 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-226-5577

Red Kiva

There's no reason to leave Randolph Street after dinner these days, as a number of hot spots have set up shop, attracting diverse crowds and bringing new energy to the area. Red Kiva moves in with ... read more

694 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
312-492-6620

Juicy Wine Co.

You'll find a more approachable attitude towards wine at this neighborhood hang, as owner Rodney Alex flits around the room dolling out his expertise to his customers, many of whom followed him fro... read more

311 N. Sangamon St., Chicago 60607
312-733-6900

Victor Hotel

No, it's not an actual hotel. The name comes from an old sign hanging that owner Jerry Kleiner took from a transient hotel. Here he's drawn on minimalist late-century lounge for a look and feel tha... read more

1104 W. Madison St., Chicago 60607
312-491-9800

Plush

Vintage and modern co-mingle in this red-themed lounge that eschews projection screens and house music for classic sculptures, antique chandeliers and chill-out electro. Can you say "sophistic... read more

955 W. Fulton Market, Chicago 60607
312-942-9500

Fulton Lounge

Get here before 9pm if you want to snag a seat on the couch or chair in one of the front-room lounge areas. The space is open and sleek, but the furniture makes the crowd thicker than it needs to b... read more

1415 W. Randolph St., Chicago 60607
312-942-1313

The Tasting Room

With exposed brick walls, comfy couches and a fantastic second-floor window view, the Tasting Room is an oasis at the far west end of Randolph's restaurant row. The wine list is formidable, the sma... read more

440 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60642
312-421-1239

Rednofive

As one of only two after-hours clubs in the West Loop (the other is gay spot Generator), Rednofive sees most customers stumble in well after 1AM. It's a pretty diverse crowd of twentysomethings sca... read more

306 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60661
312-265-3990

The Mid

Although dance music (electronica, if we must) seems almost quaint now that we're a decade into the post-punk revival, Chicago's proliferation of dull house music nights makes the Mid feel rather i... read more

770 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
312-666-9292

Matchbox

Just as the name implies, the Matchbox is a cramped, long room full of veteran beer-drinkers and literally every slice of Chicago bar-goer from tattooed rockers to off-duty stock traders. And that ... read more