Enjoy a Night in the City at any of these Chicago bars!

Planning a night out? Chicago is home to a variety of nightlife options, including specialty bars featuring karaoke, trivia, wine clubs and more. Check out these Chicago restaurants and bars!

For an upscale dinner and drink try River North’s esteemed Gilt Bar. A casual restaurant and bar with a modern design, Gilt has been featured in The New York Times, Crain’s Business and the Chicago Tribune. The drink menu features a variety of liquor options along with house cocktails such as a whiskey sour, Paloma and French 75. The bar also features a separate wine and beer menu, including champagne. Only a 3 minute walk from 400 N. LaSalle or a 6 minute walk from AMLI River North.

Rather end the night unwinding with a glass of wine? Dine then wine at Enolo Wine Cafe. Featuring Mediterranean inspired fair, Enolo merges European flavors with American flare. Their wine list features bottles from both continents. Sign up for the Enolo Wine Club for invites to wine seminars and gifts such as a free bottle of wine during your birthday month. Just a short walk up Clark Street from AMLI River North or a 4 minute walk from Grand Plaza.

Enjoy a French-inspired night out at Maude’s Liquor Bar. A retro-lounge serving French dishes and house cocktails, Maude’s combines fine dining with fun French cocktails. Pair a plate of escargot with a French gimlet, or moules frites with vieux carre rye mix. Only a 7 minute walk from Catalyst Apartments or a 10 minute walk from Arkadia Tower.

Voted the #1 karaoke lounge in Chicago, stop by Brando’s Speakeasy for good music and drinks. Brando’s features cocktails such as Montauk mules, rye sidecars, and strawberry ginger, along with an extensive list of beers, wines and spirits. Stop by on Tuesday’s for cocktails and trivia night! Sip and sing, only a 10 minute walk from Marquee at Block 37 or a 13 minute walk from Presidential Towers.

 

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