A Chicago Night, from Meadowlark to Concord
Settle into a dimly lit, 30-seat cocktail room with menus that illustrate the glassware. Before the music, consider the classic meatloaf at a half-century-old Avondale tavern.
An unmarked door near a back alley leads to The Meadowlark, a 21+ dimly lit 30-seat cocktail bar in a 110-year-old building shared with Lardon and Union. The bar anchors a conversation-friendly room where rotating creative menus pair ingredient descriptions with glass illustrations. Walk-ins can take bar seats every day, while groups of four to six can reserve the lounge.
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Frank & Mary's Tavern on North Elston Avenue has served Avondale for more than 50 years and now runs under new owners. Updates were made with input from longtime regulars, so the no-frills tavern keeps its character. Nine TVs anchor the room, and the kitchen is known for its classic meatloaf, plus rotating seasonal pop-ups.
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Built in 1915 above Lula Café, Logan Square Auditorium is a third-floor ballroom with high ceilings, moody lighting, and a vintage swing-dance aesthetic. Its ornate details and sound system frame live music, festivals, weddings, and community gatherings. Visitors reach the venue by climbing two flights of stairs, and the bar accepts cash only.
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Concord Music Hall on North Milwaukee Avenue hosts electronic, metal, and hip-hop acts in a mid-sized room. Flexible stage configurations range from traditional setups to 360-degree arrangements with performers at the center.
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