Want to get crazy at C2E2? We sure do! Below is a list of our favorite Chicago hot spots. If you’re interested in shakin’ your hips, gettin’ down on the dance floor or starting a pub crawl we have selected our favorite bars and lounges in Chicago. Who knows, you might even see us there!
Bars |
Address |
What it's like |
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| Cans | 1640 N Damen Ave |
For a nostalgic experience with the requisite hint of trendiness, Cans is the place to go. Hosting27 different canned beers, while bottles and cocktails can also be had. |
| Cullen’s Bar & Grill | 3741 N Southport Ave |
A pressed tin ceiling and cozy booths lining one wall help Cullen’s distinguish itself from Chicago’s glut of Irish bars and restaurants. |
"Tanya frequents Cullen's Bar & Grill in hopes of seeing some sexy vampires" |
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| Hopleaf Bar | 5148 N Clark St |
199 bottles of beer on the wall...and 30 drafts, too...need we say more? |
| Marie’s Rip Tide Lounge | 1745 W Armitage |
Omnipresent 77-year-old Marie, runs the place, sings on occasion, does magic tricks, and for a shot of Jagermeister, she’ll be your new friend. |
| Salud Tequila Lounge | 1471 N Milwaukee Ave |
Educating patrons about “the world’s most misunderstood spirit” with more than 75 premium, 100%-agave tequilas! |
"Kim likes to get down and dirty at the Salud Tequilla Lounge while enjoying some patron and zesty lime" |
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| Abbey Pub & Restaurant | 3420 W Grace St |
This Irish pub garnering an increasingly steady following since its opening in 1973. The best local, regional, and national acts perform on Abbey’s stage. |
| Celtic Crossings | 751 N Clark St |
The owners of this Irish pub are former residents of the Emerald Isle, so they feel they corner the market when it comes to recreating a truly Irish bar. |
| Tommy Nevin’s Pub | 1450 Sherman Ave |
The pub draws a mix of people, including many students from nearby Northwestern University. |
| Old Town Pizza Pub | 1339 N Wells St |
Open late, this casual pub attracts sports fans and socializers in need of a well-poured drink. |
| Mother’s | 26 W Division St |
There’s a good selection of beers on tap at the circular island bar, and the prices aren’t bad considering the prime Gold Coast location. |
| Shenanigan’s House of Beer | 16 W. Division Street |
Featuring ample sized dance floors at various elevations, stages, bar top dancing and a terrific mix of old and new music hits, House of Beer (as it as sometimes known) has its own unique nightlife flavor. |
"We saw Jackie's picture last week posted on the She*Nannigans website double fisting Sam Adams Octoberfest" |
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