New and Notable Nightlife

Updated: October 01, 2002

From the hottest nightclub to your down-home neighborhood pub, find the best cocktails and dance spots in Chicago.

On this page:Top Newcomers, Notable Bars.

Top Newcomers

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Angels & Mariachis
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    1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)

  2. 2 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Religion
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    720 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    One floor of 720 gets redone as a house-music destination--high altar included.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Spy Bar
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    646 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610 (map)

    Longtime River North nightclub reopens following renovations to a similar, house-music-loving, late-night crowd.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Uncle Fatty's
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    2833 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

    College spring break goes on permanent repeat at this wild below-street-level cantina.

Notable Bars

  1. 5 Empire Liquors
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    1566 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (map)