Group Friendly 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 group friendly in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Izakaya by Aiya

Izakaya by Aiya

Lincoln Square • $$

Creative Japanese comfort food

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Chicago River North

Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Chicago River North

River North • $$

Soup dumplings & more

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Lolo y Lola

Lolo y Lola

Sheffield & DePaul

Spanish pintxos & wine

Trendy
Union

Union

Logan Square

Cozy whiskey bar with elevated bites

Gilda

Gilda

West Town • $$$$

Basque pintxos & wine

Chicago Magic Lounge

Chicago Magic Lounge

Ravenswood

speakeasy magic & cocktails

Bab Alsalam Restaurant

Bab Alsalam Restaurant

Norridge • $$

Homestyle middle eastern cooking

kibbitznest books, brews & blarney

kibbitznest books, brews & blarney

Lincoln Park • $

Unplugged bookbar & brews

Ox Bar & Hearth

Ox Bar & Hearth

Goose Island • $$$

Seasonal plates & sticky cookies

Game Day Elevated

Game Day Elevated

Sun, Oct 11 · 12:00 PM

Chicago Loop

Rooftop sports & skyline

Great terrace

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Motel Bar

Motel Bar

Goose Island • $$

Mid-century supper club

Catrina Tequila Bar

Catrina Tequila Bar

Riverside

Day of the dead cocktails

Brûlée

Brûlée

Near South Side

Elevated Southern comfort brunch

Ezankaya Bann Suan

Ezankaya Bann Suan

Lincoln Park • $$

Thai BBQ garden

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Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata

Niles • $$

Late-night Middle Eastern eats

Stay and Play Game Cafe

Stay and Play Game Cafe

Irving Park • $$

Puerto rican game cafe

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Frequently asked questions

How are these group friendly 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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No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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