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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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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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Justin's

20s / 30s / 40s / Anything goes / Beer

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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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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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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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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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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The Long Room

Alternative Rock / Artsy / Bar

Party Earth Review Friday and Saturday night visitors attempting to slide past fellow patrons might momentarily curse this laid-back Lakeview haunt, because the Long Room is indeed quite long. The bar ... more

1612 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60613

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Resi's Bierstube

30s / 40s / Ambient / Bar / Bar Food

Party Earth Review Although Lakeview and adjoining North Center are no longer dominated by German immigrants like they once were, the old country lives on at Resi’s Bierstube, a bar and restaurant that ... more

2034 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618

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The Globe Pub

30s / 40s / Anything goes / Beer / DJ

Party Earth Review In a neighborhood not far from everything Cubs / Wrigleyville, The Globe Pub often casts baseball aside for its favored sports of rugby, cricket, and above all else, soccer ... more

1934 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60613

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Cooper's

20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Bar / Deck

Reviewed by Chris M.

"Cooper's is hard to beat if you are looking for some craft brews and barbecue on the North Side. It's either Cooper's or Sheffields, both in Lakeview ..." more

1232 West Belmont 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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The Temple Bar

30s / 40s / Bar Food / Bar Food / TVs

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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