{"id":413994,"date":"2023-04-21T12:37:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T17:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=413994"},"modified":"2023-05-02T09:18:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T14:18:09","slug":"where-to-eat-drink-and-party-on-derby-day-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/where-to-eat-drink-and-party-on-derby-day-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Eat, Drink, and Party on Derby Day in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"

Did you realize Derby Day falls on the same day as a Cubs game<\/a> this year? But don’t worry, we are not letting the Derby get out-shined. Check out the best places to eat, drink, and party (with your furry friends, even) on Derby Day in Chicago this year. And take lots of pictures!<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: Green Curtain Events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Green Curtain Events<\/a><\/h2>\n

Need last second plans for yourself, or putting together something for a small group? Green Curtain Events is the Secretariat of Derby Hosts and they\u2019ve lined up 10 of the best bars in Chicago to team up and deliver the preeminence in Kentucky Derby Parties around Chicago.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a Southern Belle or a Beer Jockey in a Seersucker ensure you\u2019re getting the best Kentucky Derby experience outside of Churchill Downs with\u00a0Green Curtain Events<\/a>. They\u2019re your Derby destination for the classiest mixing, swilling, and watch party socializing Chicago has to offer.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: I|O Godfrey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I|O GODFREY<\/h2>\n

I|O Godfrey, one of the city\u2019s top-rated year-round rooftop restaurant and lounge at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, 127 W Huron Street, announces its tenth-annual \u201cKentucky Derby Viewing Event\u201d on Saturday, May 6 from noon until 8:00 p.m. The over-the-top event will feature Maker\u2019s Mark bourbon tasting classes, a photo booth, prizes for best derby attire, mint wall, models in Derby costumes, a live bugler, photographers and videographers, and will be one of Chicago\u2019s best locations to watch one of the biggest horse races of the year.<\/p>\n

All guests attending the highly anticipated viewing party will be encouraged to dress to impress in formal Derby attire including searsucker suits, floral dresses, oversized hats, and bowties. Televisions streaming the Derby will be present throughout the rooftop escape ensuring no bad view and capturing all of the day\u2019s excitement. Additionally, a specialty southern cuisine-inspired menu will be offered, including Sauced Oysters with a choice of (6) mix and match varieties: Bloody Mary, dragon fruit, or passion fruit ($15); Fish & Chips with tempura-battered Atlantic cod, chipotle aioli, lemon, and fries ($16); Kobe Brisket served with two house-made barbeque sauces ($16); Shrimp or Chicken Skewers with 24-hour marinade ($14); and Grilled Corn with cayenne pepper aioli, cotija cheese, and sea salt ($10).<\/p>\n

To attend I|O Godfrey\u2019s derby event, attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets start at $30 and can be purchased here<\/a>. Table reservations can also be made here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Image Credit: LMG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

River Shannon<\/a><\/h2>\n

425 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614<\/strong><\/p>\n

River Shannon is celebrating Derby Day in style on Saturday, May 6 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests\u2013 and their furry friends\u2013 are encouraged to don their finest hats while they derby all day and party all night. The day\u2019s festivities will include several Derby-themed drinks featuring Jameson, Tito\u2019s, Nutrl, and Paddy\u2019s, a hat contest for both guests and their dogs, a raffle with themed prizes and giveaways, and more.<\/p>\n

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