What to do and see in North Side, Illinois (IL): The Best Bars & Clubs

January 15, 2022 Darleen Reid

The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
Restaurants in Chicago

1. Webster's Wine Bar

1480 W Webster Ave Between Clybourn and Ashland Aves, Chicago, IL 60614-4275 +1 773-868-0608 http://websterwinebar.com
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 8 reviews

Webster's Wine Bar

2. 404 Wine Bar

2852 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-4125 +1 773-404-5886 http://www.404winebarchicago.com
Excellent
80%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 5 reviews

404 Wine Bar

3. Murphy's Bleachers

3655 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-4303 +1 773-281-5356 http://murphysbleachers.com/
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

Murphy's Bleachers

4. Hydrate Nightclub

3458 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657-2424 +1 773-975-9244 [email protected] http://hydratechicago.com
Excellent
83%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 6 reviews

Hydrate Nightclub

Chicago's premiere destination for shows, music and dancing, Hydrate is the best late-night party in the city! Hydrate opened for Pride Weekend in 2003, and quickly developed a national and international reputation for bringing the best DJs to Chicago.

5. Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

2212 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614-3012 +1 773-360-7591 [email protected] http://Kibbitznest.com
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 10 reviews

Kibbitznest Books, Brews & Blarney

Kibbitznest is your THIRD PLACE a WIFI-FREE Zone, NO, not free wifi, NO WIFI, to encourage face to face communication. It is a bookbar, with liberal arts books for sale, donated ones benefit our partner, kibbitznest with the mission of preserving quality human communication by promoting a balance between face to face and electronic media communication. We have beer, wine, spirits -a fantastic Moscow Mule! and small plates- delicious cheese plates and Chicago's very own Classic Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, beer floats, the famous Bobtail Ice Cream and more NOSH! The nonprofit conducts programming with stimulating discussions in partnership with the University of Chicago! Oh, and the games and the typewriters, foosball, just a fun place to be! Just leave your laptops at home! Bring your phones and take lots of pictures with your friends and post them on social media!Then tag, tag, tag!

6. Pink Squirrel Bar

2414 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2628 +1 773-904-8185 [email protected] http://www.pinksquirrelbar.com/
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Pink Squirrel Bar

Reviewed By brmusicman - Chicago, United States

We visited with our neighbors around 6pm on a Saturday night. The bar was pleasantly uncrowded at that hour. Loved the retro vibe. Our friends had reserved one of the two bowling alleys for us, and we had a great time playing a couple of rounds! The alleys are short and bowling balls mini, but it's super fun. The staff was very helpful with instructions and on the one occasion the pins got stuck. Most importantly, the cocktails were delicious! The menu has a fun, old-Wisconsin-supper-club vibe to it, with some very cool twists on classic cocktails, shaken and stirred. We enjoyed every drink that we ordered, including--indulgently--an ice cream-based drink to finish our visit. Service was knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. A great spot--would definitely return!

7. The Map Room

1949 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-4560 +1 773-252-7636 http://www.maproom.com/
Excellent
53%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

The Map Room

Hundreds of travel books and guides line the shelves of this globe-trotter's tavern. Peruse that tome on Fuji or Antarctica while sipping a pint of one of the 20-odd draft beers available.

Reviewed By Bacinac - Santa Clara, United States

Very nice neighborhood bar. Excellent craft beers and hard to find imported Belgian beers on tap. No food but packaged snacks are offered. Pleasant place for a cozy night out.

8. Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden

3258 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657-2211 +1 773-281-4989 http://www.sheffieldschicago.com
Excellent
46%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden

9. Old Town Ale House

219 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610-2020 +1 312-944-7020 http://www.theoldtownalehouse.com
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 33 reviews

Old Town Ale House

The Best Dive Bar in Chicago.

10. Sidetrack

3349 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657-2426 +1 773-477-9189 http://www.sidetrackchicago.com
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 55 reviews

Sidetrack

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