Speakeasies in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of speakeasies in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Lincoln Park Conservatory After Dark

Lincoln Park Conservatory After Dark One-time only

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 PM

Lincoln Park

Nighttime cocktails & palms

(5pm - 7pm) ANDY BROWN

(5pm - 7pm) ANDY BROWN One-time only

Thu, Oct 1 · 5:00 PM

Uptown • $$

Serious jazz, old chicago

Chris Foreman

Chris Foreman One-time only

Fri, Oct 2 · 5:15 PM

Uptown • $$

Vintage jazz listening room

Stefani Prime x Mijenta Tequila Tasting & Cigar Experience

Stefani Prime x Mijenta Tequila Tasting & Cigar Experience One-time only

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:00 PM

Lincolnwood • $$$

Tequila & cigar pairing

ALFONSO PONTICELLI

ALFONSO PONTICELLI One-time only

Wed, Oct 14 · 8:00 PM

Uptown • $$

Serious jazz, no talking

CHICAGO CELLAR BOYS

CHICAGO CELLAR BOYS One-time only

Tue, Oct 27 · 8:00 PM

Uptown • $$

Prohibition-era jazz den

ANDY BROWN

ANDY BROWN One-time only

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

Uptown • $$

Classic jazz guitar set

PAPER MACHETE

PAPER MACHETE One-time only

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM

Uptown • $$

Live magazine variety show

The Colonel \n{

The Colonel \n{ One-time only

Thu, Dec 10 · 3:30 PM

Evanston

Holiday mansion tour & lights

The Colonel

The Colonel One-time only

Wed, Dec 16 · 3:30 PM

Evanston

Decorated mansion & drinks

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Foundation Room Chicago

Foundation Room Chicago

River North • $$

Gilded hideaway lounge

Club X Speakeasy

Club X Speakeasy

Chicago Loop • $$

classic chicago pizza & ribs

The Angry Cactus Lounge

The Angry Cactus Lounge Newcomer

Bucktown

elevated cocktails, immersive mood

Muhājir

Muhājir Hot right now

Lincoln Park

Spice route fusion & hidden bar

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Frequently asked questions

How are these speakeasies in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

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