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Lakeview, Chicago, IL

Lakeview, Chicago, IL

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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

Anything goes / Arcade Games

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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Sheffield's

30s / Alternative Music / Bar / TVs

Party Earth Review Located just three blocks from the Cubs’ home at Wrigley Field, Sheffield’s is a cavernous beer and barbecue joint popular with everyone from baseball fans and jocks to craft-seeking ... more

3258 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Elbo Room

20s / 30s / 40s / 80s Music / ATM / Bar / DJ

Party Earth Review Although named for its location at the corner nook of three intersecting streets, Elbo Room could just as easily refer to what is not available inside, considering the crowds that pack ... more

2871 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Kirkwood Bar & Grill

20s / 30s / Bar / Baseball Caps / DJ

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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Mad River Bar & Grille

Bar Food / Beer on Tap / Burgers

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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Chicago Beer Experience

30s / Bars / Beer / Beer Lovers / 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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Parrots Bar & Grill

20s / 30s / 40s / ATM / All Ages / Casual

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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Matilda

After Work / Ambient / Bar / Beer

Party Earth Review A low-key oasis in the college- and sports-heavy Clark/Belmont area, Matilda‘s management stresses a 23+ age preference, but that doesn’t mean the “old folk” regulars don’t know how ... more

3101 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Schubas Tavern

20s / 30s / After Work / Blouses / DJ

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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Fish Bar

30s / 40s / Alternative Rock / Bar

Party Earth Review The Midwest is miles from the salty ocean shores, so the hungriest sailors rely on Fish Bar, Lakeview’s interpretation of the New England crab shack. Sky blue exterior walls with ... more

2956 North Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

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Troquet

40s / Bar / Bistro / Blouses / Casual

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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Schoolyard Tavern

20s / 30s / Bar Food / Beer on Tap

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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