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Good for Groups in Chicago
After Work / All Ages / Beer / TVs
Reviewed by Brooke M.
"I'm quite familiar with the pizza. In fact, I think I'm more in tune with pizza than I am with members of my own family. That being said, I'm most fam ..." more
1120 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
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20s / 30s / Anything goes / Burgers
Party Earth Review Centrally located in the wild Wrigleyville bar scene and just steps away from famed Wrigley Field, Sluggers manages to combine a sports theme, dueling pianos, a stripper pole, and indoor batting cages to create a one-stop venue for drinking and entertainment. On the main floor, sports fans and fraternity types set up camp ... more
3540 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
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American Restaurant / Bar / Dive
Reviewed by Nick T.
"My Take: Formerly Alcock’s, O’Neil’s on Wells is one of the more laidback bars in The Loop, with a mix of rock music and sports décor and an overall a ..." more
411 South Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60607
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20s / 30s / Affluent / Brunch / DJ / R&B
Party Earth Review Set atop the 27th floor of a trendy boutique hotel in the heart of downtown, ROOF on theWit boasts an expansive view of Chicago’s glittering skyscrapers – not to mention a good sampling of its see-and-be-seen crowd as well. A dedicated elevator opens into a sprawling main room filled with clusters of low-slung chairs and ... more
theWit Hotel
201 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601
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20s / ATM / Artsy / Blues / Cash Only
Party Earth Review Just a few steps from the lively Wicker Park intersection of North and Damen Avenues, a large black and red star shines over what looks like a former gas station – and that’s because it is. The funky exterior of Big Star, however, belies the lively and energetic vibe within, as loud honky-tonk music blares from the stereo ... more
1531 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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Affluent / Blouses / Casual / Club
Party Earth Review Located in the upscale Sax Hotel, Crimson Lounge is a swanky River North hotspot reminiscent of a Victorian mansion, complete with rich walnut floors, intricate chandeliers, and a permanent wash of the sultry color from which it gets its name. Well-dressed couples and wealthy young friends relax on embroidered settees next ... more
Sax Hotel
333 North Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60654
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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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20s / 30s / Anything goes / Casual
Reviewed by Maria S.
"I'm a big fan of this place. Not only are the drinks affordable ($4 for well drinks, with a good selection of specials as well), but the music (initia ..." more
1951 West Dickens Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
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30s / ATM / Ambient / Arcade Games
Party Earth Review A Chicago staple since 1936, the Rainbo Club is a cozy one-room venue popular with a creative clientele of artists, musicians, and hipsters. Ambient blues and folk music set the tone in the spare space, whose small stage – which has hosted everything from burlesque performances to dueling pianos – now showcases a rotating ... more
1150 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
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Chicago Good for Groups Overview
Chicago is an awesome place to move in a crowd. Whether shopping with friends along the Magnificent Mile or dancing the night away at one of Chicago’s many clubs and music venues, it is certainly a place that makes it easy to travel in packs.
For daytime activities, Millennium Park is a perfect spot to while away the hours with friends. In the summertime, free concerts on Monday nights make for excellent group outings; just bring a picnic basket and a blanket and soak up the sun with some nice music.
Groups in Chicago can also enjoy one of many daytime tours, from river cruises to bus tours, to the more tantalizing beer tours offered by The Chicago Beer Experience, or a comedy tour offered by Second City. Chicago even offers chocolate tours! All of these activities are excellent for groups, although they do require a bit of advance planning.
For the more plan-as-you-go oriented, Chicago offers a variety of nightlife options for groups. Danny’s and The Hideout are great spots for late-night dancing with friends, while Howl at the Moon is the place to be to belt tunes along with the dueling pianos and get a tad too intoxicated with friends.
Whether it be the beach, the zoo, or the Randolph Street Market (a nearly year-round outdoor bazaar), there are plenty of activities in Chicago that are perfect for groups!
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