Where to Get Beach Cocktails on Chicago's Lakefront?
Shore Club and Castaways Beach Club put cocktails on Chicago's lakefront, with a pinball break at Elston Electric on Elston Avenue in between. Rated 4.0 to 4.5.
Chicago Lakefront Bars on the Map
Shore Club: Lakefront Cocktails to Start
Shore Club | Chicago opens the route at North Avenue Beach. Blue seating sits beneath a white canopy with floral garlands and woven lights. Casual couches offer another place to sit with drinks. The bar mixes spiked cold brew garnished with a donut hole. A dedicated mocktail menu offers drinks without alcohol. Closing time is 10:00 PM Monday through Saturday. On Sunday, plan this first stop before its 8:00 PM closing.
Elston Electric: A Pinball Break on Elston
Schedule Elston Electric for Wednesday through Sunday. The venue becomes adults only after 10:00 PM. Pinball and giant-screen games give groups something to play alongside drinks. An animatronic band performs in the space. Cocktails are available at the bar. A beer and a bump comes with a neon green pickle relish back. The outdoor eating area offers another place to gather. Families are welcome during the day.
Castaways Beach Club: A Lakefront Finale
Castaways Beach Club brings the route back to North Avenue Beach. The patio offers a place to sit with drinks right on the sand. Plan the final stop before its daily 10:00 PM closing. Rooftop seating looks out over Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Choose a frozen drink or a beer at the bar. Standard bar food provides an option for a bite alongside drinks. Live music runs on weekends.
