Chicago is also a cultural hub. Art galleries, museums, ballet, jazz and music festivals are just some of the things that the Windy City is famous for featuring. Enjoy long days in the city exploring and taking in the sites or take time to catch a Bull's or Bears game. Dine at a number of fine restaurants and take time to shop at some of the most famous shopping areas in the world before slipping away to a night clubs in the city that is popular with local and tourists and has won numerous accolades and awards.
Kingston Mines was first opened in 1968 as a coffee house but quickly shifted its focus to offering live music and dancing. On any given night, you can count on experiencing some of the biggest names in blues, jazz and rock music. Local bands are always poular at Kingston Mines, but nationally-known stars will also take to the stage here on a regular basis. A hit with locals and tourists alike, Kingston Mines consistently ranks among the most popular night clubs in the greater Chicago area. In 2009, the club celebrated being named "Best Blues Club in Chicago" 13 years in a row by the Chicago Music Awards. A full bar that features popular stiff classic drinks such as a famed Tom Collins and a number of specialty martinis makes Kingston Mines a relaxing place for trendy well-dressed crowds to enjoy late-nights full of music and fun.
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted St
Chicago, Illinois 60614
(773) 477-4646
kingstonmines.com
Buddy Guy's Legends has been named one of the best blues clubs in Chicago by the Travel Channel and that is an accolade the this joint strives to live up to. This historic club has played host to a thousands of bands and solo artists over the years including Junior Wells and Buddy Guy himself who still plays a dates every January at his namesake hot spot. A full menu of gourmet food is available at Buddy Guy's Legends and includes popular Spicy cajun dishes such as Baton Rouge ribeye, smothered catfish and chicken and sausage jambalaya. Business-casual dress is appropriate here and the crowd is typically middle-aged and up. A fill bar serves a long list of fine wines and custom-designed cocktails.
Buddy Guy's Legends
754 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, Ill. 60605-2111
312-427-1190
buddyguys.com
This popular establishment has been a trendy hot spot on the Chicago night club scene for 30 years and the beat here shows no sign of slowing. AOL named Smart Bar "Best Dance Club in Chicago" and the club also holds the coveted 2006 Club World Awards award for "Best Underground Club." Both local and nationally-known DJs, keep the dance floor moving all night with a mix of electronic, techno, hip-hop and house music that is played on a premium sound system. The massive main dance floor area is full of comfortable seating areas and is flanked by dual full bars that serve a number of specialty cocktails.
Smart Bar
3730 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60613-3810
773-549-0203
chicagosmartbar.com
