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Popular eateries and watering holes abound in the expansive neighborhood of Lincoln Park – which stretches from North Avenue Beach all the way to the Chicago River – as does some of the highest-priced real estate in town.

Clark Street alone is alive with bars and restaurants for nearly every taste and budget, and its sidewalk patios, usually shadowed by nearby mansions, fill early as young professionals stop by to enjoy myriad independent cafés, ethnic bakeries, and cozy breakfast spots.

Spirited college students from DePaul University tend to spend their nights on Lincoln Park’s Halsted Street, home to two of Chicago’s most famous blues bars, or work their way down the namesake drag of Lincoln, which offers a great mix of high-end clubbing, traditional Irish pubs, and good ol’ American dives.

Shoppers and fashionistas generally head to Armitage Street for the specialty shops and to the aptly named Armitage-Halsted-Webster shopping district for everything from vintage and second-hand threads to the latest Parisian styles and Italian leather accessories.

Dedicated foodies also make their way to Armitage for some of the most popular restaurants in the city, as well as to the southern end of Halsted Street for über-chic and highly rated spots like Alinea.

Outdoorsy types in Lincoln Park, of course, find their way straight to the 1,200 acre park that gives the area its name, where winding promenades and sweeping lake views provide an energy-boosting break before visitors dive back into the heart of the city.

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Faith & Whiskey

Bar

Party Earth Review Although there’s no shortage of Faith & Whiskey’s namesake libation, there are enough daily specials at this rocker-chic venue to ensure that even heretical scotch haters will find ... more

1365 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Kingston Mines

Blues Club / Historic Bar

Party Earth Review Founded in 1968 as one of Chicago’s first blues clubs, Kingston Mines has stood witness to more than a few big players in the industry wailing about how their woman left them. Playbills ... more

2548 North Halsted
Chicago, IL 60614

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The Galway Arms

Bar / Irish Pub

Party Earth Review Were it not for the large sign emblazoned across the stone façade and the two raised outdoor decks overflowing with boisterous patrons when the weather permits, The Galway Arms could ... more

2442 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

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Lilly's Bar

Bar / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Located just a few blocks north of the busy Fullerton/Lincoln/Halsted intersection, Lilly’s Bar is regularly deluged by nearby DePaul students and casual hipsters eager for cheap all ... more

2515 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Café Ba-Ba-Reeba

Spanish Restaurant

Reviewed by Andrew D.

"As another Melman juggernaut, Ba-Ba-Reeba pours out quality tapas and tasty sangria at average city prices. Great ambience and lively crowds help carr ..." more

2024 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60614

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Crossing

Beer Garden / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Although a Jayhawks flag above the front door immediately announces Crossing’s allegiance to the University of Kansas, the cavernous rooms within have space for fans of all colors looking ... more

2548 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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North Avenue Beach

Beach / Outdoor Activity

Party Earth Review One of the most popular of Chicago’s 33 lakefront beaches, North Avenue Beach gets packed as soon as it opens on Memorial Day, as a wave of image-conscious 20-somethings peel ... more

1600 North Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60614

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Wise Fools Pub

Dive Bar

Party Earth Review Nestled among a sea of Irish pubs, boutiques, and ice cream shops, Wise Fools Pub is a dog-friendly bar offering twenty craft beers on tap, bar games, and piles of free popcorn ... more

2270 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Zella

Bar / Beer Garden / Club

Party Earth Review Part upscale bar, part restaurant, part club, and part bountiful beer garden, Zella is either the greatest thing since sliced bread or is suffering from multiple-personality disorder ... more

1983 North Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

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Small Bar

Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review When this location opened in 2010 there were already two other Small Bars in Chicago, and the third incarnation doesn’t buck the focus of its predecessors: craft beer, handmade comfort ... more

1415 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60614

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D.O.C. Wine Bar

Lounge / Wine Bar

Party Earth Review An offshoot of the adjoining Dunlay’s on Clark restaurant, D.O.C. Wine Bar is an oasis of civilized consumption in a neighborhood better known for its party-hardy post-college crowd ... more

2602 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614

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B.L.U.E.S.

Bar / Live Music Venue

Party Earth Review Located just down the street from Kingston Mines, another famous Chicago blues joint, B.L.U.E.S. has been living true to its name since 1979, hosting live music every night. An intimate ... more

2519 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657

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May 2013

May 19 Sun	Pistol Pete Concert / Blues / Rock B.L.U.E.S. Pistol Pete	Add to Calendar
May 19 Sun	Tea with Edie and Fitz Play 2:30pm Greenhouse Theater Center	Add to Calendar
May 19 Sun	Reality Check Comedy Show / Comedy 3:00pm Greenhouse Theater Center	Add to Calendar
May 28 Tue	Ross Matthews Comedy Show / Stand-Up Comedy / Comedy / Stand-Up Comedy 8:00pm Park West Ross Mathews	Add to Calendar