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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

324 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago 60654
312-280-9800

Climax

What sets Roman Sanchez's latest project apart from his others, most notably Moda? Not much, as he's adopted a tested formula that's paid off for him handsomely. Similar to Moda's interior, Griffin... read more

1450 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago 60622
312-666-6006

Relax

Ukrainian Village's Chicago Avenue is littered with rock n' roll lounges now, and Relax (formely called Pharmacy till the city made them change it) is probably the flashiest of them all with vint... 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

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

2959 N. California Ave., Chicago 60618
773-588-8540

The Orbit Room

Maybe it's the neighborhood, an "emerging" segment of California avenue in the Avondale area bordering Logan Square, but it seems like the one-year-old Orbit Room hasn't quite found its audience. O... read more

333 N. Dearborn St., Chicago 60610
312-923-2473

Crimson Lounge

The Hotel Sax (formerly the House of Blues Hotel) got a $17-million makeover from top to bottom, and that, of course, includes the first-floor lounge. The ornately decorated Crimson (in several sha... read more

1520 N. Damen Ave., Chicago 60622
773-252-1500

The Violet Hour

Just like it took the worst president in history to create a scenario where a black man, a white woman and a Vietnam vet were the best viable candidates for the oval office, it took Wicker Park's c... 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

642 N. Clark St., Chicago 60610
312-475-1390

Manor

Newly refurbished club rocks a turn-of-the-century estate theme. It’s just like having your own manor house—you know, if it came with a state-of-the-art Funktion One sound system and bottle service... read more

3441 N. Halsted St., Chicago 60657
773-348-9696

Halsted's Bar + Grill

Replacing the zen-like dï¿½cor and contemporary small plates X/O is this casual sports bar and grill, that seems to be a much better fit for its boisterous, bar-hopping environs. Halsted's, owned ... 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

22 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 60610
312-645-6000

Rockit Bar & Grill

There’s nothing basic about bar food here, from one of the biggest and best turkey burgers to its renowned Rockit Burger with Kobe beef and brie, which is such a standout it made the entree list ne... read more

1635 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
773-252-2680

Plan B Bar+Kitchen

Who says your neighborhood bar needs to be scruffy in order to be hip? True, you need spots like Pontiac, Rainbo and Danny's in your life, but there's nothing wrong with a little upgrade every once... read more

2050 W. Division St., Chicago 60622
773-486-6700

Jun Bar

This unremarkable lounge will have to work out its kinks if it's going to survive on Division's highly competitive restaurant row. The minimalist Asian-esque interior is overlit with white light, j... read more

224 W. Ontario St., Chicago 60654
312-274-1880

Y Bar

When a place advertises itself as "first in its class" and "for Chicago's elite," one either has to roll their eyes and continue their online search, or they have to dress to impress and hit the AT... 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

2934 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago 60657
773-770-0700

Kirkwood Bar & Grill

The former Pops for Champagne took its bubbly and headed up north last year, making room for this sports lounge from the Four Corners Tavern Group. This bar and grill is a chill place to catch the ... read more

505 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 60611
800-971-4654

Eno

The Inter-Continental Hotel has struggled for years to create an identity with its dining/bar projects, but with the stellar wine-bar concept Eno, they've got a surefire hit on their hands. They're... 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

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