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Cook with some gas and join us on the Red Line to the Lawrence<\/span><\/a> stop! Come one, come all (from dead hoofers<\/span><\/a> to jive bombers<\/span><\/a>!)! In short, this excursion is all about killer-diller digs in Chicago\u2019s Uptown neighborhood, complete with its fair share of Jazz Age and Prohibition-Era establishments to everything in between. When you’re seeing a show at the famed Aragon Ballroom, make sure to drink up some giggle water and pregame at some of Chicago’s best bars.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are the best cocktail bars near the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago!<\/p>\n

\"Larry's\"
Photo Credit: Larry’s Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Larry’s at Lawrence House | 1020 W Lawrence Ave
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Let\u2019s start east of the Lawrence stop with a close 2-minute walk from the Aragon Ballroom<\/span><\/a>. Enter: Larry\u2019s at Lawrence House<\/span><\/a>. The foliage, sky-light, and art-deco angles at this bar in Chicago will make you feel like you\u2019re a Daisy or a Gatsby.<\/span> Across the sky-lit lobby of the once historic hotel (now apartment building) is a little nook where you\u2019ll find some of the most delightful and hand-crafted cocktails that gesture to decades past. A small, close-knit space with personable bartenders, you should consider this the calm before your evening takes off to unbelievable heights. Parties of 2-4 will be sure to find comfort and joy in each other\u2019s company as well as the ravishing libations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Fat
Photo Credit: Fat Cat Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fat Cat Restaurant & Bar | 4840 N Broadway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

What goes better with drinks? Poutine, fried chicken and waffles, and brussels sprouts with bacon. Find all of this and more at the Fat Cat Restaurant and Bar.<\/span><\/a> Take a brisk six-minute walk from Larry\u2019s and you\u2019ll discover a 1940s-cozy diner. It\u2019s like Jasmine and Aladdin’s new world<\/span>: just with less carpet and a lot more gravy (i.e. magic). Instantly, you\u2019re transported to a whole new decade. The restaurant layout is super spacious (your party can definitely grow here after Larry\u2019s). After exploring the menu at this Chicago bar, let your imagination run wild! Just think of drinking Fat Cat\u2019s Bloody Mary during a brunch in the summer on one of the outdoor patios\u2026 like we said, less carpet, more magic. Although it is winter, there\u2019s no need to fear. Here, at Fat Cat, there is plenty of jumbo Jenga, shuffleboard, and pool to go around for us all (yes, even you, eager beaver).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I know your food coma is setting, maybe even dragging. Listen here, don\u2019t be a drag. Be a Queen.<\/span><\/a> At the Baton Show Lounge<\/span><\/a>, queens will sparkle and shimmer across the stage as you sip on a basic drink or two. This place is known for its bachelor and bachelorette parties galore. Of course, if your party grew from Larry\u2019s to Fat Cat and it\u2019s a weekend, I\u2019d suggest making reservations to be a shoe-in. To note, the Baton Show Lounge offers 3, 90-minute long shows per night on Thursdays – Sundays (with a unique Latinx Night Shows on Wednesdays).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Uptown Arcade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Uptown Arcade | 4830 N Broadway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If making reservations isn\u2019t your style and you\u2019re more of an arcade fiend, flex your pinball and Pac-Man prowess or your classic board game expertise with a craft beer at the Uptown Arcade.<\/span><\/a> This bar in Chicago features a different theme for specials each day of the week <\/span>(including bargains on drinks with games; you\u2019re welcome.). If you\u2019re still hungry, feel free to order your favorite meal or munchie from just about anywhere with any delivery service. Dimly lit with plenty of drink offerings, you\u2019ll find a variety of games to flex your finger reflexes while sharing conversation with just about anyone there (arcade gamers unite!).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Le Nocturne<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Le Nocturne | 4810 N Broadway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Feeling inspired to dance off that gravy from Fat Cat? Welcome to Le Nocturne<\/span><\/a>, Uptown\u2019s very own (and pretty much only) nightclub. Be sure to throw down on Thursdays through Sundays (not Mondays through Wednesdays, as you\u2019ll be the only one there). This is one of the best cocktail bars in Chicago because it <\/span>brings in a variety of DJ\u2019s from across the globe. Just as its music genre suggests, this place is electric, especially in the later hours of the evening (so much so you can\u2019t help but join on the dancefloor!)! Le Nocturne also takes a few classic drinks and gives them an elegant, French interpretation. So long Red Bull and Vodka. Hello, Tonic and Homemade-Infused Gin. Timeless and timely, Le Nocturne is perfect for \u201cturne-ing\u201d up and discovering a new cocktail!<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: The Green Mill Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge | 4802 N Broadway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Let\u2019s end our journey with one of the more infamous cocktail bars in Chicago, <\/span>otherwise known as the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge<\/span><\/a>. If you have ever been on the CTA Red Line near the Lawrence stop or even on the CTA\u2019s northbound #36 bus route<\/span><\/a>, we imagine that you couldn\u2019t help but notice\u00a0<\/span>the Green Mill\u2019s shimmering signage, including emerald and silver glitter along with neon lettering. Curiously enough, this site gestures to Paris\u2019 Moulin Rouge<\/span><\/a>; however, the Green Mill has fathered its own history. Historically speaking, this particular establishment was, in fact, Al Capone\u2019s<\/span><\/a> home base. That\u2019s right, Prohibition-era Chicago\u2019s King Alphonse, Snorky, Scarface (otherwise known as Al Capone) sowed his mobster roots here. Come for the Old Fashioned or Manhattan, stay for the late-night jazz jam sessions. Looking to flex your poetry prowess? Join the Slam Poetry Nights on Sundays<\/span><\/a>, which is one of the longest-running slam poetry session in the country (and one of the most welcoming ones!). Rumor has it that some of these secret tunnels located at the Green Mill lead to the Aragon Ballroom (note: we can neither confirm nor deny this).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who knew your backyard houses the gems of decades past? Electric, mysterious, magical, and transformative, you\u2019ll find just about anything to do in Uptown (and some of the best bars within walking distance of the Aragon Ballroom!).<\/span><\/p>\n

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