Green Mill

#1 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

cary_c9 writes, "The Green Mill, the oldest continuously running jazz club in the US and possibly the…" »

supercat writes, "The Green Mill is a classic cocktail lounge. Its sign, done up in lights, and swanky…" »

House of Blues

#4 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

GB from Devizes writes, "The House of Blues is one of the premier clubs in Chicago although all genres…" »

Pug writes, "“Well, this is a neat bit of packaging,” I observed as we stepped into the House of Blues.…" »

Metro

#5 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

FlyAwayGirl writes, "The Metro is the most famous rock venue in the City by the Lake. After more than…" »

watermelonsugar writes, "I've known these guys for a few years now and have been taking their pictures…" »

B.L.U.E.S.

#9 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

MsMaryMack writes, "If you want to experience Chicago blues like the locals do, this is the bar to do it. Located on Halstead in Lincoln Park, it's a bit of a ride if you're staying on Magnificent Mile. It's…" »

Spectrum Bar & Grill

#20 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

GB from Devizes writes, "Carole had enthused about this joint, affectionately referred to by her as the “dive bar”, whilst we were dining at the Venus and suggested we pay a visit for a few beers after eating.…" »

Fifth Floor

#27 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

undrgrndwmn writes, "This is an intimate two level club. After doing some research on the EDM scene in Chicago, I decided to go with this club. Wow! It's like a house party filled with a couple hundred of your…" »

Jazz Showcase

#30 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

Desiree Koh writes, "If you know your jazz, the Jazz Showcase could be a voodoo experience that's transformed into a magical Birdland every night, with the quality of live music played here. Birdland? Only…" »

Kingston Mines

#31 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

Carter writes, "Best blues in Chicago (although this, I'm sure, is always an arguable point, there's so much great blues in Chicago). Several bands/performers featured nightly. Open till 4am, so many artists…" »

Hydrate

#36 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

toddecks writes, "Sort of a small dancefloor, formerly the Manhole with the same owners but a new space. Many rooms and different areas to the bar. Great music, good-looking crowd, the new place to go in…" »

Hangge-Uppe

#38 most popular of 370 nightlife and entertainment options in Chicago

chicagonative writes, "The words are across the shirts that the female staff at "The Hangge Uppe" used…" »

lo7la writes, "Let me start out by saying not to expect a lot from this club. If you’re smart…" »