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This intimate, cedar-lined wine bar with communal seating owned and operated by the culinary team behind next-door Blackbird. Complementing the exceptional wine list is a stellar charcuterie menu.
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Every square inch of this three-storey bar can get packed before and after Cubs games – rightly so since it’s directly across the street from Wrigley Field. Non-game- time entertainment leans towards classic rock, and burgers and beers are served with a smile.
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Step into luxury at this opulent nightclub, where the gilded décor was inspired by Versailles, the upholstery by Chanel and the crowd by Prada. Two stages offer live entertainment for the masses, but the fashionably acquainted party in private rooms.
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A 35,000-square-foot shrine to televised sports. The Screening Room boasts a 16- foot screen surrounded by skybox viewing suites, plus 37 monitors for everything else. Super satellite dishes can supposedly beam in any game, anywhere, any time.
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One of Chicago’s largest Irish pubs, this three-storey hostelry was designed and built in Ireland, shipped to Chicago and rebuilt piece by piece. Brew and menu are what you’d expect.
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Welcome to the plush life at this darkly romantic underground bar. A fireplace, cushy red couches and champagne that flows like water add to the sex appeal.
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It’s not likely anyone’s team would go unnoticed at this unpretentious beer and pub grub place – its got links to 16 satellite and cable providers, 7 10-foot projection screens and dozens of smaller TVs. Don’t see your game? Just ask.
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Exclusive down to the hidden entrance, velvet rope and a bouncer who’s partial to beautiful people, the decor is Indiana Jones-meets-Casablanca and the house drink is the lethal Scorpion Bowl. $20 cover charge on weekends.
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Enjoy a beer and a burger at this Baseball memorabilia-filled neighbourhood pub across the street from Wrigley Field. A favourite destination during Cubs season, many a player has been known to stop by after the game.
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Marbleised walls, erotic French art and gilded mirrors – lots of ’em – play up the theme of decadent narcissism at this self- styled Champagne salon and caviar bar. The crowd is a multiethnic mix of poseurs, models and celebs.
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Who doesn’t love a kitch tiki bar? This Polynesian send-up includes the requisite blender drinks, servers in Aloha shirts, dried blowfish lights and plenty of wicker. Thankfully the music veers from this theme – its more Bob Marley than Don Ho.
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With a Willy Wonka-meets-Frank Gehry interior, a full menu of decadent desserts, bartenders that mix up everything from traditional gin and tonics to sour sweet appletinis, and a crowd that’s dressed to impress, this spot is definitely sweet.
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For after-work cocktails or a stylish evening, hang with the city’s professional set at this posh new lounge. Prime people- watching spots in front and an intimate booth for couples in the back.
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Sit back and relax amidst an art nouveau interior with leather walls and an [open] fireplace. Luxury is on the menu here, including premium cigars, Oscietra caviar and top shelf bar stocked with ports, scotch and bourbons.
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There’s more to do at this upscale, art deco inspired restaurant and bar than just imbibe. There are six regulation pool tables, eight bowling lanes, plus lots of TVs and video games.
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Sit back and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from this relaxed lounge on the 96th floor of the John Hancock Centre. Sure there are lots of out-of-towners here, but the mood is mellow, the bartenders are pros and the scenery really is unparalleled – especially from the women’s bathroom.
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