Chicago Bars & Clubs
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Labor Day already? Give summer a proper send-off with a party-packed weekend
Ice, ice, baby!
Don't sweat the dog days of summer. We've got 5 cocktails to keep you cool
Nightcrawlers
Nightcrawlers
Seen on the scene at Club Royale in West Town.
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OTHER GALLERIES
Angels & Kings Chicago - Metromix preview party
Metromix readers got a sneak peek of Angels &...
New on the scene: Chicago bars and clubs
Take a look inside the newest lounges
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Nuestro Favoritos
TasteBudz* from Old Irving Park - August 24, 2008
Great MMX Site Articles
A listing of Metromix articles I like to check back and read when planning something to do.
Boiler279 from Westmont - August 11, 2008
MORE Bar & Club FEATURES
- Date night with Gina B.
- RedEye's sex columnist dishes on dating hot spots
- Smoke scenes
- Grab a slab with your suds at one of these bars
- Bean bags at the bar
- It's in the bag! The season’s favorite pastime is at a bar near you
- Meet me in the lobby
- Chicago’s hot new hotel bars aren’t just for tourists
CRITICS' REVIEWS
Inside: The Flat Iron
By Karen Budell
The Flat Iron - 1565 Milwaukee - Chicago, IL
A new nightspot evokes classic charms to keep it real in a changing ’hood
Inside: Rebar
By Karen Budell
Rebar - 401 Wabash - Chicago, IL
Can this new hotel lounge Trump your standard night out?
Inside: Harry Caray's Tavern
By Karen Budell
Harry Caray's Tavern - 3551 Sheffield - Chicago, IL
Harry Caray’s steps up to the plate with burgers, bomb shots and TVs—oh, the TVs!
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MORE Bar & Club NEWS
- Margarita Mania: The winner!
- Readers cast 12,800 votes in the final round of our bracket. And the winner is ...
- Shochu: The drinks
- Japanese libations have all trimmings, less calories
- 'Sex' up the city
- Make like the fabulous foursome with a SATC-themed girls’ night out
- Goose Island to close original brew pub
- The original Goose Island Brewpub is set to close Dec. 31, 2008, unable to reach a lease renewal agreement with the building’s landlord.
- Easy being green?
- Are these spots as eco-friendly as they seem? We put them to the test
Calendar of Events
Today's Bar & Club Events
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Passport Thursdays
SushiSamba Rio - 504 N. Wells St. - River North
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Bar AIDS
Various locations - Chicago - Chicago
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Summer Concert Series
Crunch - 939 W. North Ave. - Old Town
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MEET THE PATIO HOUNDS
We've got the scoop!
Our reader review crew The Patio Hounds sniffs out the best dog-friendly patios in town
ALFRESCO SCENE
The great outdoors:
From sizzlin' summer patios to sophisticated rooftop dining, these spots are a breath of fresh air.
BASEBALL FAN FAVORITES
No tickets to the game? Watch here:
• Photos: Cubs fans in Wrigleyville
• North Side bars vs. South Side taps
• Inside: Harry Caray's Tavern
• Readers review sports bars
• Dine on goat, break the curse
RECENT Bars & Clubs READER REVIEW
By paulobis from Budlong Woods
Club Lucky is the real deal when it comes to Italian Food. The portions are generous, the martinis are huge and the marinara sauce is homemade with fresh tomatoes. The noise level is just what you'...
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BEST MARGARITA
Margarita Mania: The winner!
Readers cast 12,800 votes in the final round of our bracket. And the winner is ....
BEST NEW IRISH PUB
- And the best new Irish pub is ...
- It's official: Paddy Long's has the luck of the Irish! Readers voted this Lakeview spot the Best New Irish Pub of 2008.
Read more about its opponents:
>> 2nd place: D4 Irish Pub & Cafe
>> 3rd place: Finley Mahony's
MARKETING & EVENTS
- Metromix parties and sponsored events
Look at photos from our Metromix party before "Grease" in Grant Park
