The Hottest Nightclubs in Chicago: Top 5 List

Come Party in the Windy City

Kofi Bofah
So, you want to come kick it out in Chicago, huh?

In Chicago, the party never stops. Chicago's hottest nightclubs all serve as testimony to the city's diversity, live music tradition, and industrial chic vibe. Slightly off the beaten path, Chicago's best clubs and bars still remain a draw for tourists, locals, and A-List celebrities, alike. Pull up a chair and familiarize yourself with Chicago's hottest nightclubs to see and be seen, have a drink, and dance the night away.

#5 Hottest Nightclub in Chicago: The Wild Hare

The Wild Hare is an authentic reggae club that fronts the Lakeview neighborhood - directly across from Wrigley Field. Dubbed "America's Reggae Capitol," The Wild Hare has delighted Chicago partygoers with the best dancehall deejays and live reggae bands for the past two decades. The Wild Hare is built to celebrate life, as your attention remains mesmerized by the stage, smooth music, and laid back island vibe. For the Wild Hare, fitted club wear, slacks or dressed-up jeans would be good moves.

The Wild Hare

3530 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 327-4273

wildharemusic.com

#4 Hottest Nightclub in Chicago: The Shrine

Founded in 2009, The Shrine has quickly emerged as one of Chicago's hottest nightclubs. Located within the South Loop neighborhood, The Shrine is a crossroads for hipsters, cool kids and live acts, alongside world-famous deejays that spin hip-hop, neo-soul, and dance music on the ones and twos. The Shrine does enforce a strict dress code policy - where business casual and club wear are the preferred attire. As an elite partygoer, you may host your event at "The Throne," which is a cordoned off section in the club for VIPs and bottle service.

The Shrine

2109 S. Wabash Ave.

Chicago, IL 60616

(312) 753-5681

theshrinechicago.com

#3 Hottest Nightclub in Chicago: Kingston Mines

Kingston Mines has fronted Halsted Street and Lincoln Park with its classic orange and black awning since 1968. In Chicago tradition, Kingston is a live blues club that attracts the world's best jazz players. Seven nights a week, the party is divided into two separate stages of jazz bands and vocalists that move the crowd to swing. In the kitchen, Kingston Mines chefs are frying up Louisiana Bayou okra, shrimp, rib tips, and catfish to complement your evening. Before attending a Kingston Mines event, you can either purchase tickets online or in person at the vendor window. Kingston Mines is welcoming for a mature audience.

Kingston Mines

2548 N. Halsted St.

Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 477-4646

kingstonmines.com

#2 Hottest Nightclub in Chicago: The Funky Buddha Lounge

The Funky Buddha Lounge is Bohemian chic. The Buddha lords over The Warehouse District and the nearby restaurant row, as a staple for hipster entertainment. On any given night, you can expect poetry readings, art showings, and live bands to captivate you, as a prelude to the throbbing trance, conscientious rap lyrics, and smooth neo soul play-lists that dominate the late-night hours. The world-famous Funky Buddha Lounge opens its doors between Thursday and Saturday, until at least 2 a.m. Cover charges do apply.

The Funky Buddha Lounge

728 W. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60654

(312) 666-1695

funkybuddha.com

#1 Hottest Nightclub in Chicago: The Underground Chicago

A celebrity draw, The Underground is Chicago's hottest nightclub to see and be seen. With its military motif, you are led into a bomb shelter from the street, where you sit on crates and are served rations by waitresses that don military garb. Despite this industrial setting, you should arrive to the party dressed to impress. The Underground does reserve rights to turn back patrons that do not represent Chicago je ne sais quoi chic.

The Underground

56 W. Illinois

Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 644-7600

theundergroundchicago.com

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Kofi Bofah has been writing Internet content for one year. His articles appear on Associated Content and eHow, Trails and GolfLink via Demand Studios. He is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. This...  View profile

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  • Sunshine Wilson3/1/2011

    Great info

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