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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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What to Do in Lakeview

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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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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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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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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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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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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DMK Burger Bar

40s / Average Joes / Bar / Blouses

Party Earth Review The owner of well-known Chicago restaurant MK (think sophisticated American grub at eye-popping prices) and the guy behind national chain Morton’s Steakhouse (over seventy locations ... more

2954 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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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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Music Box Theatre

All Ages / Costumes / Festive / Fun

Party Earth Review When the 800-seat Music Box Theatre opened in 1929, it was considered the little sister to the much larger movie palaces of the day, but its intimate size belies a calendar packed with ... more

3733 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 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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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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