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Lively Bars & Restaurants in The Loop

Want energy? These The Loop spots deliver — packed rooms, great music, and the kind of atmosphere where every night feels like a Friday.

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Itoko
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Itoko

High energy — upscale & trendy atmosphere with great crowd

Polished Japanese dinner spot on Southport with a buzzy, refined night-out energy.

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The Loop
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Aga's Restaurant & Catering
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Aga's Restaurant & Catering

High energy — casual & lively atmosphere with great crowd

High-energy Houston staple serving bold South Asian flavors in big, shareable portions.

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The Loop
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Pizzeria Portofino
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Pizzeria Portofino

High energy — lively & trendy atmosphere with great crowd

Buzzy Italian pizzeria on the Chicago Riverwalk with prime people-watching views.

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The Loop
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Old Pueblo Cantina
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Old Pueblo Cantina

High energy — casual & lively atmosphere with great crowd

Lively Chicago cantina for tacos and margaritas with a weekend-ready buzz.

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The Loop
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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

High energy — romantic & upscale atmosphere with great crowd

Sultry, speakeasy-tinged Chicago steakhouse with leather booths and a buzzing bar.

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The Loop
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Duck Duck Goat
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Duck Duck Goat

High energy — trendy & lively atmosphere with great crowd

High-energy, upscale Chinese-inspired dining in Chicago’s Fulton Market with a party-like buzz.

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The Loop
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

High energy — upscale & lively atmosphere with great crowd

Bustling West Loop Italian known for its in-house pastificio and handmade pasta focus.

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The Loop
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Ssyal - Chicago Korean Restaurant
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Ssyal - Chicago Korean Restaurant

High energy — casual & lively atmosphere with great crowd

Bustling Korean comfort-food spot on Lawrence Ave, great for sharing with a crowd.

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The Loop
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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown
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Qiao Lin Hotpot - Chicago Chinatown

High energy — casual & lively atmosphere with great crowd

Busy Chinatown hotpot dining with DIY cook-at-the-table fun.

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The Loop
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New Village Gastropub & Karaoke
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New Village Gastropub & Karaoke

High energy — lively & casual atmosphere with great crowd

High-energy gastropub nights with karaoke rooms for sing-loud groups.

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The Loop
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Kasey's Tavern
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Kasey's Tavern

High energy — casual & classic atmosphere with great crowd

Old-school South Loop tavern for cheap beers, strong pours, and regulars at the bar.

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The Loop
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The Franklin Room
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The Franklin Room

High energy — upscale & trendy atmosphere with great crowd

Polished downtown dining room for after-work dinners and upbeat weekend nights.

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The Loop
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