Choose your location
Fri / Jan 15
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Florence
- London
- Paris
- More Cities
- Close
Good for Groups in Chicago
All Ages / All Types / Casual / TVs
Reviewed by Nick T.
"In a city known for its deep dish pizza, Pizano's definitely competes for best deep dish in the city. (Second only to Lou Malnati's in my book) Before ..." more
864 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
- Liked By:
-
20s / Bar / Blouses / Chic / Club / DJ
Party Earth Review Young party-lovers from all over Chicago feel right at home at The Apartment, at least judging by how they pack into this cover charge-free party spot on the few nights a week it’s open. Tricked out in home décor, the second floor venue – owned and operated by the same guys behind The Lion Head Pub on the first floor ... more
2251 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
- Liked By:
-
30s / 40s / Affluent / After Work
Party Earth Review Despite its unassuming brick façade and location on a desolate stretch of North Halsted Street, George Street Pub has managed to garner a loyal following of area yuppies and affluent locals since opening in early 2011. Situated between the bustling neighborhoods of Lincoln Park and Lakeview, the upscale yet laid-back gastropub ... more
2858 North Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60657
- Liked By:
-
20s / 30s / 40s / After Work / Burgers
Reviewed by Chris M.
"Chicago may have more Irish pubs than it has actual Irish, and many are sterile, corporate, and uninteresting. Johnny O'Hagan's was started by 2 Iris ..." more
3374 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
- Liked By:
-
30s / ATM / After Work / Blouses / Pub
Party Earth Review Opened in 1957, The Lodge Tavern is the oldest purveyor of drunken revelry on the infamous Rush and Division strip, and late-night hours ensure that anyone in the market for a rowdy 3am booze fest need look no further than this venue’s shingled façade and peanut-encrusted floors. Reminiscent of an old English pub, the ... more
21 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60610
- Liked By:
-
20s / 30s / 40s / 90s Music / Bar Food
Party Earth Review Having gone through multiple owners, names, and clientele over the course of its long history, Lottie’s Pub opened in its current incarnation in 2002, bringing a sporty but casual hangout to this mostly residential neighborhood. Named for a six-foot transvestite who allegedly ran the joint in the thirties, the venue’s ... more
1925 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60622
- Liked By:
-
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
- Liked By:
-
Bottle Service / Coat Check / DJ
Reviewed by D'Andre J.
"Wanna party in class with Chicago's top entertainers and celebs well a Sunday night at Bevy Night club is definitely the place to be. You be surround ..." more
215 West Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60654
- Liked By:
-
30s / Affluent / After Work / Beer
Party Earth Review Even on the most crowded and rowdy evenings, Bull & Bear maintains a level of decorum worlds apart from the often raucous venues that dominate Chicago’s sports bar scene. In true Wall Street style, a forty-foot-long stock market ticker above the main bar reports recent sports updates and scores, while an almost obscene ... more
431 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
- Liked By:
-
Bar Food / Baseball Caps / Beer
Party Earth Review Developed by the same company behind other classy sports-centric watering holes like WestEnd and Gaslight, Brownstone is an energetic sports bar popular with diehard Texas and Butler University fans. A notch more sophisticated than much of the competition in nearby Wrigleyville, the venue features bronze fixtures, wrought ... more
3937 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60613
- Liked By:
-
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!
Popular Chicago Neighborhoods
Recent User Reviews
