Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
World-class house music DJs frequent this underground night club. If you enjoy electronic music, you will love this place.
19 locals recommend
Spybar
646 N Franklin StWorld-class house music DJs frequent this underground night club. If you enjoy electronic music, you will love this place.
Massive multi-level club right across the street! Mostly top 40 and electronic music upstairs and Hip-Hop downstairs, so you get all the variety you want.
22 locals recommend
Sound Bar
226 W Ontario StMassive multi-level club right across the street! Mostly top 40 and electronic music upstairs and Hip-Hop downstairs, so you get all the variety you want.
Urban Roofscape at the Godfrey Hotel is a great hotel lounge that turns into a party around 10pm every Friday and Saturday. You get some nice cocktails, great views , and a sophisticated atmosphere.
30 locals recommend
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
127 W Huron StUrban Roofscape at the Godfrey Hotel is a great hotel lounge that turns into a party around 10pm every Friday and Saturday. You get some nice cocktails, great views , and a sophisticated atmosphere.
Cuvee Chicago
308 W Erie StClassy nightclub, ideal for bottle service.
Parliament Chicago
324 West Chicago AvenueClassy nightclub, ideal for bottle service.
Municipal Bar + Dining Co.
216 W Ohio StA great sports bar with a huge beer selection and yummy bar food.
An awesome covered rooftop bar at The Wit with amazing views of the whole city. One of my favorites in the city and a great place for tourists.
67 locals recommend
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StAn awesome covered rooftop bar at The Wit with amazing views of the whole city. One of my favorites in the city and a great place for tourists.
Food Scene
Great sushi. Awesome Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5-6:30pm. Can't go wrong with $1 oysters.
16 locals recommend
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
230 W Erie StGreat sushi. Awesome Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5-6:30pm. Can't go wrong with $1 oysters.
Yummy brunch, not too many options but they're all delicious, and awesome coffee+bakery in house.
65 locals recommend
Beatrix
519 N Clark StYummy brunch, not too many options but they're all delicious, and awesome coffee+bakery in house.
One of my favorite restaurants around here. Great Italian food. Inexpensive for the location. Tapas style, so great for sampling and sharing.
44 locals recommend
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StOne of my favorite restaurants around here. Great Italian food. Inexpensive for the location. Tapas style, so great for sampling and sharing.
Slurping Turtle
116 W Hubbard StBest Japanese Ramen you'll ever have.
Come for dinner, stay for drinks. Nice atmosphere. Great place to start off your evening.
28 locals recommend
Hubbard Inn
110 W Hubbard StCome for dinner, stay for drinks. Nice atmosphere. Great place to start off your evening.
Go to the Signature Room on the 95th floor for free and enjoy a drink or an appetizer with stunning views of the lake and the city. My preferred option to Willis Tower.
295 locals recommend
875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveGo to the Signature Room on the 95th floor for free and enjoy a drink or an appetizer with stunning views of the lake and the city. My preferred option to Willis Tower.
Essentials
Binny's Beverage Depot
213 W Grand AveBeverage Depot speaks for itself.
Walmart Express has all the basics you might need during your stay.
7 locals recommend
Walmart Express
225 West Chicago AvenueWalmart Express has all the basics you might need during your stay.
Trader Joe's
667 W Diversey PkwyTrader Joe's is only a few blocks away! Yay!
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute is about 15-20 minute walk or a short cab ride away.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveThe Art Institute is about 15-20 minute walk or a short cab ride away.