When i go to Vegas on LDW for the bachelor party my wife is heading with the bachelorette party to Chi-town. Now seeing that we all are master of Vegas, i know that people know a lot about their own cities and she was asking for some help in Chicago. Their a group of 5 girls and their staying in the Hard Rock on Magnificent Mile. Ive been to Chicago before but i havent been in a long time so i really dont know the party scene there that well.

What are the best things to do in Chicago for girls? Their not really into the male strip clubs, but more looking for clubs/bars. What are the best bar and clubs there right now that are in that neighborhood? Or what else is there to do on the weekend? Im sure one night they will go to Navy Pier but none of them really know what else is going on.

Any input is appreciated :)

tell them to just got to tschwts house feed him a bottle of liquor and he can be their entertainment :D

Haha. I have a few friends that promote. They have stuff going on all the time at the best clubs. I can get them on guest lists and they'll usually throw in free bottles of champagne for groups of 6 or more girls.

I can't promise I could make it out or be a tour guide, but if you let me know the dates i'll see what I can do for them.

Edit to add: You have me on facebook so I can send you the event invites on those dates and they can look at them to see if they are interested too. Oh and I saw it's 5 girls not 6, but maybe I could pull something. My 3rd edit, I see the dates. LDW. Wow i'm out of it. When I get stuff i'll get it out to you.

Haha. I have a few friends that promote. They have stuff going on all the time at the best clubs. I can get them on guest lists and they'll usually throw in free bottles of champagne for groups of 6 or more girls.

I can't promise I could make it out or be a tour guide, but if you let me know the dates i'll see what I can do for them.

Edit to add: You have me on facebook so I can send you the event invites on those dates and they can look at them to see if they are interested too. Oh and I saw it's 5 girls not 6, but maybe I could pull something. My 3rd edit, I see the dates. LDW. Wow i'm out of it. When I get stuff i'll get it out to you.

Hahaha, thanks man. Dont worry i dont expect anyone to go out and tour guide them around. She was just curious about what the good clubs and bars were in that area so they kind of have a plan on places to go. Any help would be great. I appreciate it.

Hahaha, thanks man. Dont worry i dont expect anyone to go out and tour guide them around. She was just curious about what the good clubs and bars were in that area so they kind of have a plan on places to go. Any help would be great. I appreciate it.

Definitely, the tour guide was in jest. I have plans that weekend anyway. I'll be super busy. :)

There is some stuff around there but everything is really spread out in Chicago so they will more than likely just have to cab wherever. I won't send anything that I wouldn't attend myself or someplace I haven't been that I know isn't hopping. As time gets closer i'll have more stuff.

Now if you make it out this way, a slight drinking tour may be in order!

A few suggestions: Underground, Smartbar, Angels & Kings...

My personal fave neighborhood for going out is Bucktown/Wicker Park. Mid 20s-Mid 30s crowd w/ great music. Fave places: Plan B, Empire Liquors, Crocodile. Others will have differing opinions tho...

It kind of depends if they want cliche bachelorette party stuff, or trendy martini lounge type of stuff.

I do not recommend Navy Pier, btw. Way too many tourists, kids, etc. Tell them to hit the beach instead. North Ave. is the most popular, a little too crowded for my taste, but usually a great time.

Here's a great site for checking out reviews of bars, restaurants, etc:

http://chicago.metromix.com/bars-and-clubs

All great suggestions. Metromix is definitely a good resource. A few of my recent favorites are Le Passage and Bon V.

Wrigleyville down Clark is a personal favorite for me as it's pretty laid back and a young crowd.

There is literally too much to mention.

There is literally too much to mention.

I TOTALLY AGREE!!!

Definitely, the tour guide was in jest. I have plans that weekend anyway. I'll be super busy. :)

There is some stuff around there but everything is really spread out in Chicago so they will more than likely just have to cab wherever. I won't send anything that I wouldn't attend myself or someplace I haven't been that I know isn't hopping. As time gets closer i'll have more stuff.

Now if you make it out this way, a slight drinking tour may be in order!

If i end up in Chicago at some point hell yeah were going out! Yeah i have a feeling their looking for more trendy lounge/club type places, not so much your typical bachelorette stuff because their not really like that. Thanks for the suggestions so far!

tschwicht, Le passage still pops? when i was working in chicago 3 years ago we use to hit that place..i had a couple good nights there..moment to reflect..................yeah.........oh yeah....ok well when i come for halloween, im on your time. looking forward to a sick time for halloween...

tschwicht, Le passage still pops? when i was working in chicago 3 years ago we use to hit that place..i had a couple good nights there..moment to reflect..................yeah.........oh yeah....ok well when i come for halloween, im on your time. looking forward to a sick time for halloween...

Yeah for sure. A friend has stuff going there all the time. Maybe we'll grab some bottles there. Tonight there is a Body Painting Fashion Show there haha.

I'm definitely on your time when you're here. We'll do it right. I still need to think of a costume..

Manda and hilja are serious about this costume thing..lol..costumes would be kinda funny.. i havent dressed up since high school.. maybe i will take a chance and go as..um i dont know...Nassau??

Manda and hilja are serious about this costume thing..lol..costumes would be kinda funny.. i havent dressed up since high school.. maybe i will take a chance and go as..um i dont know...Nassau??

Or I could go as Nassau and you could go as Tim. Or maybe we'll just switch names for the day and try to get in the bar with each others IDs.

I normally don't dress up except last year I was forced. We'll see what happens, but I have a feeling I won't be this year. I have sort of a bet going where if something happens i'll wear a certain costume but it's a tossup at this point.

Dude that's it!!! we switch id and pass off as each other..see how long that lasts

Dude that's it!!! we switch id and pass off as each other..see how long that lasts

Game on. This is going to be interesting.

Game on. This is going to be interesting.

you have to try that in vegaw one time too, with dead straight faces on and if the bouncer calls one of you on it pull the race card and see what they do....bahahaha get that on video and you could sell it to SNL

nyc sounds like comedy in the making...

I've only visited Chicago, but I went to Tequila Roadhouse and Grand Central Station (that I remember).

Grand Central Station was pretty good (little crowded, but still, pretty good bar) and Tequila Roadhouse was ok. I see now that TR is closed and replaced by Rebel Bar & Grill.

Oh there will be comedy, and there will be video. If it goes over well, we will have to do a sequel in Vegas.

What about "The Underground" ???
A friend was there and said he was having a blast.

Game on. This is going to be interesting.

Now this would be a funny video.

Ok. Got some more clarification from the wife. When they are there Friday night they are looking for more chill places lounges and bars, and then Saturday night they are looking for the all out crazy fun dance club.

They want to be able to bar hop Friday night for a bit, and then Saturday bar hop again before the club.

Saturday night their going to Tavern at the Park for dinner.

Any suggestions on the best places to go for that kind of experience would be great. Also if you know any of the good places to eat in Chicago (like things you have to do, like deep dish pizza and all that)

Also, how is the Hard Rock Hotel downtown?

Thanks guys! i really appreciate all your help :D

Ok. Got some more clarification from the wife. When they are there Friday night they are looking for more chill places lounges and bars, and then Saturday night they are looking for the all out crazy fun dance club.

They want to be able to bar hop Friday night for a bit, and then Saturday bar hop again before the club.

Saturday night their going to Tavern at the Park for dinner.

Any suggestions on the best places to go for that kind of experience would be great. Also if you know any of the good places to eat in Chicago (like things you have to do, like deep dish pizza and all that)

Also, how is the Hard Rock Hotel downtown?

Thanks guys! i really appreciate all your help :D

I haven't stayed at Hard Rock but friends have and they liked it a lot.

If they want to bar hop I would definitely recommend Wrigleyville. Starting from the stadium all the way down Clark there are tons of bars in a row. It's probably my favorite place to go. During the day it's laid back more casual, at night it gets more dressy. Places to check out: Cubby Bear, Red Ivy, John Barleycorn. Plus, they can see the best monument in Chicago, Wrigley Field. :D

Another place to bar hop is Rush/Division. There is a ton of stuff there as well. It's more a mix of Clubs/Bars.

As for the Saturday night club, there are a lot of options. Like I said before, i'm sure i'll have some events friends are promoting and they are at all the high end clubs so it definitely will be a good time. It will probably save them cover and maybe I can get them setup with something else too. I'll give you more on that as events are planned.

Chicago has SO many good places to eat, i'm just not a big food person. I like a lot of the outdoor patio type places. It depends on what type of food you're into. Of course the deep dish pizza is a Chicago mainstay, but it makes me sick thinking about it (i'm on a health kick at the moment). That metromix site will give you more food advice than I ever could.

I stayed at the Hard Rock back in summer 07 for a bachelorette party. It was recently renovated...the rooms have such a great vibe. They'll enjoy it!

My recommendations for Friday night - dinner at Piece. Pizza place/bar with really fantastic flat bread pizza. (Deep dish chi. pizza + drinking = BAD IDEA!) On Saturday, they have live-band karaoke which is a blast to watch...not sure if it carries over to Friday night. (Bachelorette parties LOVE doing karaoke!!) Then bar hop in that area (Wicker Park/Bucktown)...I mentioned earlier a few bars, others include Cans, Cortland's Garage, Debonair, etc.

Saturday, tschwicht's recommendations of Wrigleyville or Rush/Division for bar hopping before the club sounds perfect.

She'll have a blast!

Any suggestions for the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?

pizzeria uno :D

I was taken to Giordano's twice when I was there. TOTAL mistake on ordering a sausage, ham and pepperoni pizza - my stomach felt like crap (pun intended) the next day.

I have to put my 2 cents in for this one. Hard Rock is a pretty decent location (I work across the street). If they are going to Tavern for Dinner (great place and great bar staff!!) I would head over to the WIT Hotel just down the street (State and Lake, across from the Chicago Theater www.thewithotel.com) The hotel just opened and is THE place to be right now and also has a rooftop lounge that has killer views. Somewhat pricey drinks but its Chicago and its new. Market also has a pretty nice rooftop lounge and really good Market Mojitos! Its in the west loop, not a very far cab ride from Tavern or the hotel.

Going out, I would say underground is pretty good and in the loop still and ive heard good things about BonV as well.

Bar hopping, I personally like Lincoln Avenue near Depaul. Some fun places, but kind of younger crowd so it can be hit or miss, but I just love Stanleys Kitchen and Tap...love that place, its a big hang out for sports guys and celebs on the weekends.

Have her check out www.yelp.com as well. I love love love that site. Honest reviews and pictures.

I would also second on Wicker Park/Bucktown (my hood!), very cool bars on Milwaukee/North/Damen. Plan B is one of my favorite places, I go every year almost for Birthday's. Go early enough and you will get a table without any problems.

Manda and hilja are serious about this costume thing..lol..costumes would be kinda funny.. i havent dressed up since high school.. maybe i will take a chance and go as..um i dont know...Nassau??

It was just decided on the bus ride home tonight that no one will be partying with us unless dressed in a costume!!! so better be ready. I think we already have figured out what we are dressing up as!!!

p.s. we are thinking of going out to the club on Friday night and then doing a trolly on Saturday with bar hopping. BYOB on a trolly for like $20 heck yes!!

It was just decided on the bus ride home tonight that no one will be partying with us unless dressed in a costume!!! so better be ready. I think we already have figured out what we are dressing up as!!!

p.s. we are thinking of going out to the club on Friday night and then doing a trolly on Saturday with bar hopping. BYOB on a trolly for like $20 heck yes!!

Oh wow, you guys are really serious about this costume nonsense!

Bon V is great. I've only been there once, but I know someone who does promotions there quite abit. It's of course pricey, but what club isn't in Chicago. I couldn't tell you where it is if I wanted to if that tells you anything about the last time I was there. :D

All great suggestions and they will have a great time on any of the places they go. As people have suggested, there are definitely different "neighborhoods" that are all within a 3-4 mile radius.

Hotel: Hard Rock - location is a bit south on Michigan Ave near the loop and will be quieter during the weekend. However, it is close to the State St shopping and a $10-$20 cab ride to any of the places mentioned (i.e., Wrigley, Bucktown).

My fav places are in River North area (which is located between downtown and Lincoln Park)

Clubs: Manor, Underground, Enclave, Sound Bar, Griffen Lounge, Theatro

Lounges/Bars: LaSalle Power Company, Theory, Angels & Kings, English, District, Social 25, Hub51 (or Sub51), Bull & Bear

Late Night: Rino (club), Hange Uppe (cheesy but lots of drunken dancing), Stone Lotus (lounge)

I would HIGHLY recommend North Ave beach...does get crowded but they'll have fun at Castaways (live music and food/drinks).

What's the age of the group?

haha, Hange Uppe!!! Man I love that place. Just don't start your night off there, it is a place you go around 2am just to dance your butt off to.

and Tim, yea we are so serious, its Halloween, the biggest Chicago Holiday, you can't go anywhere without dressing up. So I better see you in costume.

All great suggestions and they will have a great time on any of the places they go. As people have suggested, there are definitely different "neighborhoods" that are all within a 3-4 mile radius.

Hotel: Hard Rock - location is a bit south on Michigan Ave near the loop and will be quieter during the weekend. However, it is close to the State St shopping and a $10-$20 cab ride to any of the places mentioned (i.e., Wrigley, Bucktown).

My fav places are in River North area (which is located between downtown and Lincoln Park)

Clubs: Manor, Underground, Enclave, Sound Bar, Griffen Lounge, Theatro

Lounges/Bars: LaSalle Power Company, Theory, Angels & Kings, English, District, Social 25, Hub51 (or Sub51), Bull & Bear

Late Night: Rino (club), Hange Uppe (cheesy but lots of drunken dancing), Stone Lotus (lounge)

I would HIGHLY recommend North Ave beach...does get crowded but they'll have fun at Castaways (live music and food/drinks).

What's the age of the group?

Thanks for all the suggestions so far guys :D Their all in their mid 20's.

If your looking to represent your city when going out check out http://chiiclothing.com they always have upcoming events and I must say I love rockin the clothing they make shit always looks good and is always original.
Enough shameless plugging my friends the Santo Bros. Haha sounds like a porn company name.
I must say I thought that BonV was fuggin awesome. I like how the table has a bottle in the middle surrounded by ice and the ice glowing. The GF and I blasted around Chii from spending 100 bucks on valet so that I could get a feel for every good club there. I must say I hit them all and BonV takes the cake. Within minutes of being inside I started bullshitting with one of the owners and turning the clock 1hr forward to make it "PATRON TiME!" I look forward to getting back and partying it up in Chii town for my Bday and then Rallying my new car "Gumball Rally Style" back to Sin City!

AHHHH i want to go to this BonV place now..it sounds awesome. i'm going to drag Addicted to chicago halloween.

oh and this just in...

tshcwicht is dressing in skin tight LEDERHOSEN. mmmmmmmm.

xtrmski03 I definitely forgot Manor and Rino. I should have been shamelessly plugging them. My MMA coach is part owner of them I believe. :D All of your suggestions were good.

AHHHH i want to go to this BonV place now..it sounds awesome. i'm going to drag Addicted to chicago halloween.

oh and this just in...

tshcwicht is dressing in skin tight LEDERHOSEN. mmmmmmmm.

I thought we were keeping this a secret. Besides, it is only going to happen if someone else wears a certain outfit, and I don't know if that's going to happen so...

Thaliabomb are you really going to be in chicago for halloween? Oh this is getting better! Addicted you might as well come join the crew. quick role call for halloween in chicago: twich (dude sorry the name has officially stuck), Manda and Hilja, me, possible thaliabomb. addicted. Julia, what's up? I will probably buy my ticket for halloween in the next few weeks. Thaliabomb are you familiar with the "W" hotel in Montreal? I think that's where im going to stay but want to know if it's in a good location..you or julia please let me know.. Any other JC members interested in meeting in chicago for halloween? I was promised that it's gonig to be a good time..

Thaliabomb are you really going to be in chicago for halloween? Oh this is getting better! Addicted you might as well come join the crew. quick role call for halloween in chicago: twich (dude sorry the name has officially stuck), Manda and Hilja, me, possible thaliabomb. addicted. Julia, what's up? I will probably buy my ticket for halloween in the next few weeks. Thaliabomb are you familiar with the "W" hotel in Montreal? I think that's where im going to stay but want to know if it's in a good location..you or julia please let me know.. Any other JC members interested in meeting in chicago for halloween? I was promised that it's gonig to be a good time..

oh no please don't tempt me with another trip!! you all are bad for my bank account!! :)

Money comes and goes, memories are captured on my videos and last forever!! Let's get PIV involved in this field trip as well...

well....i did just earn a free flight on southwest today....maybe it's a sign???

I'm thinking yes, the party gods are showing you favor!!

ok...now you have me thinking. i am gonna see if i can work chicago halloween into my plans. stay tuned....

Thaliabomb are you really going to be in chicago for halloween? Oh this is getting better! Addicted you might as well come join the crew. quick role call for halloween in chicago: twich (dude sorry the name has officially stuck), Manda and Hilja, me, possible thaliabomb. addicted. Julia, what's up? I will probably buy my ticket for halloween in the next few weeks. Thaliabomb are you familiar with the "W" hotel in Montreal? I think that's where im going to stay but want to know if it's in a good location..you or julia please let me know.. Any other JC members interested in meeting in chicago for halloween? I was promised that it's gonig to be a good time..

nah sorry nas but I gots to march in the christpoher street parade in the village :D

wow nyc, i just looked that up..okkkkk. hold that down..lol..Seriously i have nothing against gays and lesbians..who am i to judge others..nyc i am coming to nyc soon. since i cant make vegas, we are going to have to do it up in your back yard. i will let you know when and hopefully you will be available.

wow nyc, i just looked that up..okkkkk. hold that down..lol..Seriously i have nothing against gays and lesbians..who am i to judge others..nyc i am coming to nyc soon. since i cant make vegas, we are going to have to do it up in your back yard. i will let you know when and hopefully you will be available.

def man let me know when youre coming up!

ok...now you have me thinking. i am gonna see if i can work chicago halloween into my plans. stay tuned....

addicted..so i think..we're going. it's happening..the wheels are in motion :)

addicted..so i think..we're going. it's happening..the wheels are in motion :)

Damn it I was just invited to hit Vegas in Oct too! Or else I'd consider rollin

Damn it I was just invited to hit Vegas in Oct too! Or else I'd consider rollin

wow cisco..are you gonna go to vegas again in oct?

nassau...check out theWit hotel and hard rock chicago..they look cool!!

wow cisco..are you gonna go to vegas again in oct?

nassau...check out theWit hotel and hard rock chicago..they look cool!!

Well one of my old close friends texted me this weekend saying that her and her friends were going for one of their birthdays in Oct and that I HAD to go so that I can help them plan it... I'm kinda one of the only ones in my groupd of friends that hits Vegas alot and I'm known for it. So I'm waiting on the details from them

wow cisco..are you gonna go to vegas again in oct?

nassau...check out theWit hotel and hard rock chicago..they look cool!!

hey theWit is one of the places i can get for free...it does look cool! the rooftop bar looks amazing!

Well one of my old close friends texted me this weekend saying that her and her friends were going for one of their birthdays in Oct and that I HAD to go so that I can help them plan it... I'm kinda one of the only ones in my groupd of friends that hits Vegas alot and I'm known for it. So I'm waiting on the details from them

hey theWit is one of the places i can get for free...it does look cool! the rooftop bar looks amazing!


Cisco...ur hardcore..i would love to go back in the fall. but too many other trips seem to be happening now! LDW is coming up..you must be completely stoked!!


um...Addicted!! that's amazing! that hotel looks awesome on the website! let's go there! :) what other ones do you get for free ?

Cisco...ur hardcore..i would love to go back in the fall. but too many other trips seem to be happening now! LDW is coming up..you must be completely stoked!!


um...Addicted!! that's amazing! that hotel looks awesome on the website! let's go there! :) what other ones do you get for free ?

i get all hilton family hotels for free...but some aren't available those dates. i was also looking at embassy suites downtown/lakefront or doubletree magnificent mile. but theWit looks way better! i was reading reviews and i guess that rooftop bar is THE place to be...hopefully it won't be too cold to check it out in oct!!!

Stocked isnt even the word!!!!

Cisco...ur hardcore..i would love to go back in the fall. but too many other trips seem to be happening now! LDW is coming up..you must be completely stoked!!

I am hella stoked for LDW!!! I even got an app on my phone that counts down the days!!! :D

i get all hilton family hotels for free...but some aren't available those dates. i was also looking at embassy suites downtown/lakefront or doubletree magnificent mile. but theWit looks way better! i was reading reviews and i guess that rooftop bar is THE place to be...hopefully it won't be too cold to check it out in oct!!!

It is THE place to be, the line usually stretches down Lake Street each night. Pricey but still great. And they have an indoor and outdoor patio so most likely everyone will be inside come Halloween. Its a pretty cool hotel! Wanna hook up some Chi-girls up with a room? lol. It would be fun to all stay together.

So, I totally hate all of you for making me want to spend money!

Okay, Chicago sounds amazing for halloween! Talking to addicted today and looking at that sick The Wit place has me and DH considering....

Ill be there

So, I totally hate all of you for making me want to spend money!

Okay, Chicago sounds amazing for halloween! Talking to addicted today and looking at that sick The Wit place has me and DH considering....

Ill be there


i will freak if you both come. FREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i will freak if you both come. FREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D
LMAO

Im already in Chi town.

Im already in Chi town.

so ur not actually coming are you.. :mad:

I showed up in vegas didnt I

I showed up in vegas didnt I

don't tease us like this...

hmmmmm i'm still skeptical..we'll SEE

don't tease us like this...


you of all people, should know that I wont be doing any traveling in oct. :D

you of all people, should know that I wont be doing any traveling in oct. :D

well that's why i was so confused!

This is getting too crazy. I'm going to Vegas for Halloween.

Any suggestions for the best deep dish pizza in Chicago?
+2 on the Pizzeria Uno :)