Drinks & Nightlife
Pump Room
1301 N State PkwySwanky, upscale, occasional celebrity sightings.
Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore DrFun beach bar scene
Dublin Bar & Grill
1050 N State StJust the way an irish bar should be with good food as well
Cedar Hotel
1112 N State StPopular, outdoor patio bar. It's where the cool kids hang out :-)
Smallest, coolest piano bar in Chicago, can get wild on the weekends.
23 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
1220 N State PkwySmallest, coolest piano bar in Chicago, can get wild on the weekends.
Fun, late night with a diverse crowd. See if you can find Isaac and have him do some magic for you!
19 locals recommend
Butch McGuire's
20 W Division StFun, late night with a diverse crowd. See if you can find Isaac and have him do some magic for you!
Everything Else
Laid back beach, great bistro, volleyball nets. All just a hop, skip and a jump away.
176 locals recommend
Oak Street Beach
Laid back beach, great bistro, volleyball nets. All just a hop, skip and a jump away.
North Avenue Beach
Volleyball and wild beach fun!
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
SHOPPING SHOPPING SHOPPING!!!
Food Scene
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StLegendary steak place!
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StAmazing italian food
Tavern On Rush
1015 N Rush StTrendy, popular dining and bar
Morton's The Steakhouse
9525 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat steaks!
Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant
1050 N State StBest authentic Mexican food around
Luxbar
18 E Bellevue PlGreat brunch and food is overall fantastic!
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush StBest seafood in Chicago with a lively atmosphere!
Legendary deep dish pizza, by far my favorite pizza in Chicago!
512 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StLegendary deep dish pizza, by far my favorite pizza in Chicago!
Big Bowl
6 E Cedar StGreat food!
Best and most diverse brunch around! Plates are very large and filling!
22 locals recommend
Hash House a Go Go
Best and most diverse brunch around! Plates are very large and filling!
Bistrot Zinc
1131 North State StreetFine French place that is quaint and amazing!
Arts & Culture
Legendary Improv in Chicago! If you have never been you have to go!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveLegendary Improv in Chicago! If you have never been you have to go!