Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Dib Sushi Bar and Thai Cuisine
1025 West Lawrence Avenuea Kansas City bar that has great BBQ
Don't spend $ going to the observation deck at the Hancock tower. Instead go to the Signature room and buy a drink at the bar, and enjoy the view from there
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveDon't spend $ going to the observation deck at the Hancock tower. Instead go to the Signature room and buy a drink at the bar, and enjoy the view from there
Good neighborhood bar that's the opposite of the Wrigleyville/Clark street BS.
38 locals recommend
Guthrie's Tavern
1300 W Addison StGood neighborhood bar that's the opposite of the Wrigleyville/Clark street BS.
Newport Bar & Grill
1344 W Newport AveGreat local sports bar.
comedy theater and bar. Great place to watch a show (sketch, short play, improv) and also just a nice bar to hang out at.
38 locals recommend
The Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W Belmont Avecomedy theater and bar. Great place to watch a show (sketch, short play, improv) and also just a nice bar to hang out at.
Great place to catch some short form improv (Who's line is it anyways style)
13 locals recommend
CSz Theater Chicago
1501 North Kingsbury StreetGreat place to catch some short form improv (Who's line is it anyways style)
Great bar stocked with retro video games. Gets very busy on Friday/Saturday nights, might be a line.
60 locals recommend
Headquarters Beercade
2833 North Sheffield AvenueGreat bar stocked with retro video games. Gets very busy on Friday/Saturday nights, might be a line.
great local bar with food and live entertainment. Check the schedule, offers live comedy and music.
26 locals recommend
Beat Kitchen
2100 W Belmont Avegreat local bar with food and live entertainment. Check the schedule, offers live comedy and music.
Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden
3258 N Sheffield AveGreat neighborhood bar
Food Scene
Great local pizza place with weird options (not deep dish though!)
22 locals recommend
Dimo's Pizza Wrigley
3463 N Clark StGreat local pizza place with weird options (not deep dish though!)
Great tourist spot to get a hot dog and get yelled out by the workers. I only suggest this after a night of drinking
44 locals recommend
The Wiener's Circle
2622 N Clark StGreat tourist spot to get a hot dog and get yelled out by the workers. I only suggest this after a night of drinking
Gino's East
162 E Superior StDeep dish pizaa
Literally right around the corner, this is the "greenest" restaurant in America. They grow their own food on a rooftop garden and now have an organic brewery.
56 locals recommend
Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetLiterally right around the corner, this is the "greenest" restaurant in America. They grow their own food on a rooftop garden and now have an organic brewery.
Great local cafe with an awesome breakfas/brunch. Try the cupcake pancakes!
84 locals recommend
Southport Grocery and Cafe
3552 N Southport AveGreat local cafe with an awesome breakfas/brunch. Try the cupcake pancakes!
New hot dog place that is the heir apparent to the world famous Hot Doug's that closed.
8 locals recommend
Hot"G"Dog
5009 N Clark StNew hot dog place that is the heir apparent to the world famous Hot Doug's that closed.
Kuma's Too
666 West Diversey ParkwayHeavy metal burger bar
Everything Else
Music Box Theatre
3733 N Southport AveBeautiful vintage movie theater.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph Stgo see the bean
Great live music venue literally right around the corner. Check out their listings and see if there's a show you want to see.
73 locals recommend
Metro
3730 N Clark StGreat live music venue literally right around the corner. Check out their listings and see if there's a show you want to see.