A Halsted Street Night in Lincoln Park

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Mon – Tue, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 14:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 11:00 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

2158 N Halsted St

Begin the night at Glascott's Saloon on North Halsted Street. Four generations of the Glascott family have owned and operated this Irish pub since 1937. Guinness pours on tap. The menu features Greek food. The room draws crowds for game nights, drinks with friends and occasional skee ball league finishes.

Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 21:00; Fri, 11:30 – 23:00; Sat, 10:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:00 – 21:00

2024 N. Halsted St.

At Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, the route shifts from the saloon to Spanish dining on North Halsted. The menu ranges across pintxos, hot and cold tapas, and paella, with an extensive list of Spanish wines and sangria. The restaurant also serves as a spirited bar, and weekend brunch adds another side to this Lincoln Park mainstay.

2548 N Halsted St

After Spanish tapas and sangria at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!, the night moves to Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center on North Halsted Street. The long-running blues club hosts live electric blues nightly, drawing a steady crowd. Admission is 18 USD. Check hours before visiting.

2683 N. Halsted St.

Close the Halsted Street night at aliveOne, where an eclectic jukebox supplies the soundtrack. The space pairs a drink-focused front bar with a dedicated back venue. The menu includes craft cocktails and draft beers. Most bar visits carry no cover charge, though charges for events in the back room may vary.