Vinyl, Italian Beef and Jazz for a North Side Night

4.6 (593)

Mon – Fri, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat, 12:00 – 15:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1)

3740 N Clark St

GMan Tavern is a decades-old Wrigleyville staple just beyond Wrigley Field’s left field wall. Its handmade wooden bar anchors rotating drafts and vinyl records. Pool tables and pinball fill the tavern, while an intimate back venue provides space for live music. Game-day crowds add to the sports-adjacent setting.

4.4 (1,476)

Mon – Wed, 10:30 – 01:00 (+1); Thu – Sat, 10:30 – 03:00 (+1); Sun, 10:30 – 21:00

3420 N Clark St

At Al's #1 Italian Beef, a compact Clark Street counter near Wrigleyville, beef is roasted and sliced in-house before it is loaded onto fresh French bread. Seating is limited, so patrons eat standing at the counter or take food to go.

4.3 (4,737)

Mon – Thu, 04:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri, 04:00 – 04:00 (+1); Sat, 01:18 – 05:00 (+1); Sun, 02:00 – 01:00 (+1)

4802 N Broadway

Green Mill Jazz Club brings live jazz to a historic Uptown room beneath a glowing green neon sign. A long curved bar shares the room with a dance floor directly in front of the bandstand. Seating is limited. Bring cash. Entry is 21+.

4.6 (642)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

5210 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Simon's Tavern is a long-standing Andersonville bar with a dark, dated interior, classic movies and a jukebox. Beers include Schlitz on draft and Guinness, and the signature glögg mulled wine draws its own crowd. Intimate live performances happen here. Entry is 21+ and cash only.