TimOut Chicago: The best bars in River North and Streeterville
TimOut Chicago: The best bars in River North and Streeterville
Home to some of the best Chicago bars, River North and Streeterville are great places for a drink.
Written by Amy Cavanaugh & Samantha Nelson
River North and Streeterville are among the most popular nightlife destinations in Chicago, home to chic nightclubs where you can order bottle service while watching top DJs spin and cocktail bars where mixologists serve up excellent spins on classic drinks plus novel concoctions to suit any taste. You can spend the evening sharing elaborate tiki drinks at one of the best bars in Chicago, or day drink at a bar offering bottomless brunch. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll want to drink in this list of the best bars in River North and Streeterville.
Streeterville Social
Only open during the summer, the fully outdoor space on the rooftop of Streetville's Loews Hotel is a fun spot to sip cocktails and grab dinner while taking in city views. Executive chef Trevor Hoyte’s menu emphasizes shareable fare perfect for a relaxed group outing. Stop by on Wednesdays for pink drink specials benefiting the American Cancer Society.