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Hostelling International Chicago is one of Chicagooo.

1. Hostelling International Chicago

8.5
24 E Congress Pkwy (at Wabash Ave.), Chicago, IL
Hostel · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews

Jimmy M.Jimmy Mack: clean,comfy place to stay.nice staff..so what the wifi is slow..then get off your damn computers & go explore the city! :p

Cafecito is one of Chicagooo.

2. Cafecito

9.0
26 E Congress Pkwy (at State St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · The Loop · 193 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: There’s no confusion over the star of the show here: The Cubano’s crusty bread is toasted just right, its roast pork juicy, its pickles thick, and its mustard and gooey cheese plentiful. Read more.

Essex Inn is one of Chicagooo.

3. Essex Inn

800 S Michigan Ave (at E 8th St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · South Loop · 49 tips and reviews

calvin r.calvin reid: Excellent pool and workout equipment fitness center with a spacious outside deck facing the park. Very cool glass enclosed sundeck setup

Yolk is one of Chicagooo.

4. Yolk

8.5
1120 S Michigan Ave (at E 11th St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · South Loop · 248 tips and reviews

Jen K.Jen Knoedl: Bring champagne! Yolk's strawberry-orange juice is fresh and tastes INCREDIBLE with champagne! And, order a cinnamon roll as an appetizer as you wait for your food.

Spybar is one of Chicagooo.

5. Spybar

7.5
646 N Franklin St (at W Erie St), Chicago, IL
Night Club · River North · 56 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This basement club in the River North gallery district has had the deep, underground techno sound on lock for some time now. It still has the illicit feel of an after-hours spot for big-name DJs. Read more.

International Museum of Surgical Science is one of Chicagooo.

6. International Museum of Surgical Science

7.7
1524 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn LaSalle Dr & Burton Pl), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · Gold Coast · 21 tips and reviews

Steph R.Steph Raithel: Museum was 4 floors. Interesting artifacts and exhibits - really liked the giant murals of breakthrough surgical procedures (4th floor).

Villain's Black Market Craft is one of Chicagooo.

7. Villain's Black Market Craft

730 S Clark St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Printer's Row · 8 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Far from the dive bar ambiance of the original, the new Villain's is wood paneled and shiny, and features 40 Mikkeller beers on tap plus New American fare like seared scallops in a savory broth. Read more.

Kasey's Tavern is one of Chicagooo.

8. Kasey's Tavern

8.8
701 S Dearborn St (btwn Harrison & Polk St), Chicago, IL
Pub · Printer's Row · 71 tips and reviews

Paul K.Paul Kim: Great beer selection, great service and not pretentious at all. Not much more to ask for.

Headquarters Beercade is one of Chicagooo.

9. Headquarters Beercade

8.6
213 W Institute Pl (Wells St.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 59 tips and reviews

The FreehandThe Freehand: The second Beercade outpost has a full menu and bar, plus a solid selection of F R E E arcade games (think: NBA Jams & Mortal Kombat).

Three Aces is one of Chicagooo.

10. Three Aces

1321 W Taylor St (btwn Throop St & Loomis St), Chicago, IL
Bar · University Village - Little Italy · 97 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Matt Troost's refined bar menu in a rock 'n' roll-vibed neighborhood spot with a killer beer list and fantastic parking lot patio is a great reason to hit Taylor Street. [Eater 38 Member]

North Avenue Beach is one of Chicagooo.

11. North Avenue Beach

9.1
1600 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Beach · Lincoln Park · 82 tips and reviews
Greek Islands is one of Chicagooo.

12. Greek Islands

8.8
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews

ben m.ben m: The whole staff is great. Tons of great options. Some favorites: saganaki, Athenian salad, broiled salmon, Lake Superior white fish tail, gyros (extra tzatziki). Hot Lima beans may be the star.

South Loop Club is one of Chicagooo.

13. South Loop Club

5.3
701 S State St (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · South Loop · 35 tips and reviews

Roosevelt CollectionRoosevelt Collection: This neighborhood bar has an extensive list of more than 70 beers from around the world! Stop in an have a drink while socializing with the fun bartenders!

John Barleycorn is one of Chicagooo.

14. John Barleycorn

3524 N Clark St (btwn Eddy & Cornelia), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Wrigleyville · 43 tips and reviews
Red Ivy is one of Chicagooo.

15. Red Ivy

3525 N Clark St (at Eddy St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wrigleyville · 50 tips and reviews
Mullen's Bar and Grill is one of Chicagooo.

16. Mullen's Bar and Grill

3527 N Clark St (at Addison St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wrigleyville · 38 tips and reviews
Trace is one of Chicagooo.

17. Trace

6.1
3714 N Clark St (btwn Waveland & Racine), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Wrigleyville · 50 tips and reviews