Best bars Chicago on Thursday evening (US)

Nick's Beer Garden is most popular around 10 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Nick’s Beer Garden is a Wicker Park Tavern with a long, colorful history that dates back to 1977 in Lincoln Park. After a move to Wicker Park in 1994 and a fresh renovation in 2020, Nick’s proudly holds forth as a popular neighborhood staple, keeping traditions alive and pushing innovation as we carry onward. From afternoon to after hours, live music, DJs, sports, and revelry are all part of the format along with a thoughtful selection of all things liquid.

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Lizzie McNeill’s is your Irish Pub on the Chicago, River serving the Streeterville community since 1992. Whether you are looking for a good pint, a bit to eat, or to watch the game, Lizzie’s is the place for you.

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Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here.

Scratch on Lake is an urban, funky burger/sandwich joint with killer mac n cheese. Located in Oak Park on Lake St, we have the same menu as Scratch Kitchen and Lounge in Forest Park, with a larger space, more “restaurant” feel and awesome full bar with specialty cocktails. We also have live music on the weekends and regular Bingo and Trivia nights. Our goal is to serve our favorites, prepared perfectly from Scratch, never frozen (we joke that we only freeze ice. Oh, we make that too).

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City Tap and Grill is most popular around 7 PM on Fridays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 2,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

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Visitors usually stay 1-2.5 hours here.

Tucked away in Chicago's Fulton River District neighborhood since 2002, we are the perfect spot for a drink with friends, a cozy late-night dinner for two or a full blown celebration with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy fresh selections from our contemporary pub menu, weekly specials, seasonal menu, dog friendly patio and two full bars to keep your spirits high. We are proud to be an Iowa Hawkeyes Bar and we will show all of the games. Stop in!

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DryHop Brewers is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Located in Lakeview East in Chicago, DryHop Brewers is a brewery & kitchen specializing in hop-centric ales and fare to match.

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