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Lakeview is best known for the two popular enclaves of Wrigleyville – home of all things Cubs – and Boystown – the first officially recognized LGBT community in the country. Both of these districts offer so much in the way of both day and nighttime activity that they are often thought of as wholly separate neighborhoods, but the larger expanse of Lakeview (the part that has little to do with baseballs or rainbow flags) certainly isn’t lacking in things to do.

From chichi restaurants to stellar neighborhood gastropubs to some of the most popular locally owned live music venues in town, Lakeview – the second most-populated neighborhood in Chicago – manages to keep its many residents busy, especially at night.

Although nowhere near as active as the aforementioned enclaves further east, the main drag of Lincoln Park Avenue is a good place to start when exploring the area’s party scene. Brimming with raucous sports bars and casual family restaurants, there are also a few stellar German-style drinking dens lying in wait with their weighty steins – the only prominent reminder of the neighborhood’s early German roots.

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Delilah's

Bar / Whiskey Bar

Party Earth Review With over four hundred types of whiskey, one hundred brands of beer, and a jam-packed roster of events every night of the week, Delilah’s keeps both the drinks and the DJ tracks flowing ... more

2771 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Justin's

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Reviewed by Nick T.

"Set in a classic Wrigleyville/Lakeview stone corner building, Justin's is not going to blow you away with it's flashy decor or really anything, but it ..." more

3358 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Parrots Bar & Grill

Dive Bar / Restaurant

Reviewed by Chris M.

"Parrot's is a refreshing respite from nearby Wrigleyville and even Southport and would fit in just as well in small town Indiana as it does in the hea ..." more

754 West Wellington Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Schoolyard Tavern

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Reviewed by Chris M.

"In some ways the Southport Corridor offers a respite from Clark Street with slightly older and more sophisticated patrons than the 21-25 year olds tha ..." more

3258 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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The Temple Bar

Irish Pub / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Daily specials, European sports, live bands, and even a drunken karaoke session are all part of The Temple Bar package, making it a solid neighborhood go-to for all manner of liquor ... more

3001 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Kirkwood Bar & Grill

Bar / Beer Garden / Restaurant

Reviewed by Justin G.

"It’s easy to assemble Kirkwood’s with other young-twenties-bars like Mad River and Big City Taps, but Kirkwood’s has much more to offer. The kitchen p ..." more

2934 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60689

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Brownstone Tavern & Grill

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Developed by the same company behind other classy sports-centric watering holes like WestEnd and Gaslight, Brownstone is an energetic sports bar popular with diehard Texas and Butler ... more

3937 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613

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Fountainhead

Gastropub

Party Earth Review Though the name evokes memories of a high school English assignment, Fountainhead’s moniker is actually a reference to a free-flowing source of craft booze rather than an homage to ... more

1970 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640

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Troquet

Bar / Bistro / French Restaurant

Party Earth Review Established by the owners of LM, a well-regarded nearby French restaurant, Troquet takes a corner bar space and puts a cozy European twist on Chicago’s usual neighborhood tavern. Huge ... more

1834 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613

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Mad River Bar & Grille

Restaurant / Sports Bar

Reviewed by Cammy M.

"Mad River is a good bar to watch a game. Met some friends there for a Michigan game. It was really crowded and we hung out around the front bar consid ..." more

2909 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Schubas Tavern

Historic Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Housed in a restored Schlitz Brewery tap house, Schubas Tavern is a mellow bar and intimate music venue that hosts diverse live performances every night, often featuring artists from ... more

3159 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Chicago Beer Experience

Drinking Activity / Tour

Party Earth Review Navigating a short stretch between Lincoln Park and Lakeview, the Chicago Beer Experience leads adventurous groups of friends and die-hard beer lovers along a half-mile hops-fueled ... more

2917 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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May 2013

May 18 Sat	Foals Concert / Indie Rock 7:00pm The Vic Theatre Foals	Add to Calendar
May 19 Sun	Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie Comedy Show / Movies / Screening / Comedy / Movies 7:00pm The Vic Theatre Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes	Add to Calendar
May 29 Wed	David Ford Concert / Indie / Pop / Rock 8:00pm Schubas Tavern David Ford	Add to Calendar