Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Marty's
1511 W Balmoral AveMartinis and gorgeous ambiance
Mary's Attic
5400 N Clark StKaraoke upstairs from Hamburger Mary's
Simon's Tavern
5210 N Clark StLocal bar with live music on Wednesdays and Sundays
Hamburger Mary's
Iconic location with attached brewery
Replay
5358 N Clark StArcade bar
Longest beer menu in town, several rooms, always packed, great for people watching
251 locals recommend
Hopleaf
5148 N Clark StLongest beer menu in town, several rooms, always packed, great for people watching
Ollie's Lounge
1064 W Berwyn AveHidden dive bar by the red line 'el.' Very neighborhood-y
Big Chicks
5024 N Sheridan Rd$1 burger Mondays!
World famous Jazz club/bar. Jazz 7 nights a week, poetry slam on Sundays. Al Capone used to hide his liquor here during Prohibition!
471 locals recommend
The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayWorld famous Jazz club/bar. Jazz 7 nights a week, poetry slam on Sundays. Al Capone used to hide his liquor here during Prohibition!
Food Scene
Little Bad Wolf
1541 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat date spot
The Brixton
5420 North Clark StreetNew hip restaurant
m.henry
5707 N Clark StBrunch!
Kopi Cafe
5317 N Clark StAdorable coffee shop with great food
The Coffee Studio
5628 N Clark StCorner coffee shop
Jin Ju
5203 N Clark StKorean fusion
Pearl's Southern Comfort
5352 N BroadwayGreat southern food and nice ambiance
Acre
5308 N Clark StOysters
Jerry's
5419 N Clark StGood food, extensive whiskey/bourbon list
Big Jones
5347 N Clark StHomestyle food
The Bongo Room
5022 N Clark StBrunch
Giordano's
5207 North Clark StreetPizza
Tweet
5020 N Sheridan RdBrunch
Arts & Culture
Neo-Futurists
5153 North Ashland AvenueWeird local theater that has been running for 20+ years
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W Bryn Mawr AveGreat local theater
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway24 hour grocery store
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWhole Foods on Broadway
Walgreens
3646 North Broadway24 hour pharmacy