Location: River North
Top Things to do in River North
What to do and see in River North, Illinois (IL): The Best Nightlife
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. Narcisse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Expensive liquor, caviar and cigars are the standard fare at this upscale bar.
2. Blue Chicago
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 542 reviews
Reviewed By adamparks - Port Saint Lucie, United States
Found Blue Chicago with a group of friends that were in town for a business event. Spent a few hours at the bar listening to some great blues performances. The places gets crowded wall-to-wall, but the sound is good from anywhere in the place. The live act on stage was great and really had the crowd engaged the entire set. Impressive and really enjoyed the night there.
3. Spy Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
4. Brehon Pub
5. The Drifter
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
An orignal Speakeasy, pouring craft cocktails and offering live entertainment, located in Chicago's oldest bar, The Green Door Tavern.
Reviewed By LaurenB259 - Hamilton, United Kingdom
We were in the green door tavern above when the bar staff let us know about their "secret" speakeasy bar below. Just look for the secret door behind the book shelf for the way into The Drifter. We were there on a Tuesday night which we now know is their Sirens & psychos night. We were seated quickly as it wasn't too busy when we first entered, but it wasn't long before the place filled up. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the bar, horror movies playing on the screen, cocktails presented on a Ouija board like menu, and then to our surprise, burlesque performances throughout the night. Music was also at a good level, so it was easy to hold a conversation but not quiet enough that you could hear everyone elses. Cocktails were strong and flavourful, and staff were very helpful. I would recommend going to this bar, we had a wonderful couple of hours here.
6. Disco
7. The Comedy Bar
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 87 reviews
As a company, we believe that sticking to the basics and doing them really, really well is the best path to success. It is exemplified in our name, our programming and even the venue itself. We offer great comedy, for a decent price, in a beautiful room that serves quality food/drinks with exceptional guest service. People don't visit our venue just for the comedians on our stage, they come to us for an EXPERIENCE. The Comedy Bar's motto is "Comedy Done Differently" and we stick to this principle in everything we do.
8. Sound-Bar
9. Moes Cantina River North
10. Hudson Club
This elegant wine bar is a popular upscale locale.
