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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

1. Chicago Symphony Orchestra

4.5 star rating
45 reviews

Category: Performing Arts, Music Venues

I have only seen Joanna Newsom here and I seriously sat there in aw, also thinking why in the world don't I come here more often. The theater itself is stunning, the musicians are extremely talented, and the sound quality is superior to most venues. I really don't think that there is a bad seat in the house but I like sitting up close anyways. Everything about the performance was simply beautiful…

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Good Drinks

4.5 star rating 78 reviews

1. Richard's Bar

Neighborhood: Near West Side

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to the bartenders and the crowd in general.  A good mix of people + nice strong drinks + spontaneous dance party = THE best Saturday night out in 10 years in Chicago  I've never had more fun at a bar in Chicago....

4.5 star rating 98 reviews

2. Hungry Brain

Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

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Great jukebox, cheap drinks but a good selection, unpretentious bartenders, comfortable setting where you can actually hear the people around you. Just make sure to avoid the free jazz improv nights...

4.5 star rating 166 reviews

3. Green Mill

Neighborhood: Uptown

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finale of the Slam off where the grand prize is a whopping $10 but the satisfaction you get goes way beyond that.  The drinks are strong- service is good and be careful you don't talk or you will get...

4.5 star rating 73 reviews

4. Lincoln Karaoke

Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

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the sweetest man you've ever met.     I'm a bartender myself, so I know a good drink, and the bartender here makes a good drink!  Watch out though, it may taste like candy but it packs a punch.  We're...

4.5 star rating 53 reviews

5. Jake's Pub

Neighborhood: Lakeview

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the deal with that? The drinks were good and so were the shots...not too much complaining......

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Nice Bartenders

4.5 star rating 78 reviews

1. Richard's Bar

Neighborhood: Near West Side

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to the bartenders and the crowd in general.  A good mix of people + nice strong drinks + spontaneous dance party = THE best Saturday night out in 10 years in Chicago  I've never had more fun at a bar in Chicago....

4.5 star rating 98 reviews

2. Hungry Brain

Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

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This bar was oozing with potential, but somehow it didn't seem to gel. The bartender was extremely nice and helpful serving me up a vodka/ soda for only $3.50. She gave me great recommendations...

4.5 star rating 53 reviews

3. Jake's Pub

Neighborhood: Lakeview

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there and an awesome bulldog named Rosie.  I think I spent the majority of the time petting Rosie.  The bartender was really nice but not the fake/I want your money nice that most bartenders exhibit.   I'm...

4.5 star rating 45 reviews

4. Black Rock Pub &…

Neighborhood: North Center

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was slow and the bartender was nice enough to approach us as we sat at our table and inform us that they had sent the server home and that he'd bring us our drinks. When he returned, he said he'd try...

4 star rating 45 reviews

5. Nisei Lounge

Neighborhood: Lakeview

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Meet my new friend, Nisei Lounge.  Good selection of ice cold brews? Check. Attentive bartender? Check. Casual, mellow feel? Check. Easy conversation with unassuming patrons? Check.  The very...

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