They've got generously portioned martinis, delicious signature cocktails, and even champagne. Jilly's was Frank Sinatra's "favorite bistro," and they feature the sounds of Sinatra seven nights a week. O'Brien's is an excellent choice for anyone who loves classic sophistication.ġ007 North Rush Street - Telephone: (312) 664-1001 Why not dine on some of their specialties and then head over to the bar area for some cocktails? Fantastic music, delicious food, mouth watering drinks.
This is a wonderful restaurant where you can enjoy delicious steaks, pasta, and chicken dishes, but in their piano bar you'll enjoy some of the best live music in the Windy City. Small, cozy, and romantic.ġ528 North Wells Street - Telephone: (312) 787-3131 Their menu consists of Italian food, Greek food, seafood, and some Southern specialties. You'll enjoy their live piano music while dining on the most delicious grilled calamari and saganaki that you've ever had. This piano bar is more of a restaurant than any of the other lounges on this list. They have a more sophisticated crowd here that really appreciates good music and good times.ģ400 North Clark Street - Telephone: (773) 528-4033 You can rent the bar out for private parties if you like. You'll want to look sharp when you visit this piano lounge! We come for the music and stay for the martinis.
The atmosphere is very upscale, and they do have a business casual dress code that people adhere to. They're open seven days, and open late too! Until 4:00 AM on the weekdays and 5:00 AM on Saturdays. The Redhead Piano Bar is the place that you can rely on any night of the week. In business since 1989 for a reason!ġ6 West Ontario Street - Telephone: (312) 640-1000 It's nice to take advantage of their daily drink specials, and they've got giant bucket drinks too! The musicians here will play any song that you request, and if by chance they don't know it, they'll learn it on a break and still get the job done for you! We absolutely love the vibe, the crowd, and the staff at this fine establishment. They've got a large dance floor, delicious food and drinks, and even outdoor seating when the weather is warm. The atmosphere is lively and the music is nothing short of fantastic. Howl at the Moon is by far one of the very best piano bars in the Chicago area! This just may be the most popular one too. Affordable drink prices too.Ģ6 West Hubbard Street - Telephone: (312) 863-7427 The early evenings are subdued and mellow here, but late nights on the weekends are really lively! We love the cozy atmosphere and the wonderful vibe. They claim that the lounge opened the day that Prohibition was repealed, so it's got a rich history. The decor is strictly zebra here, with lots of black and white stripes. The music is top notch, with all the piano bar classics from old rat pack standards to Billy Joel and everything in between. There's never any cover charge at the Zebra Lounge, and this small piano bar has a very loyal patronage thanks to their friendly bartender and attentive staff. Four different live music venues and three different dancefloors! This is a very popular live music venue in the Chicago area, so get in there early if you plan to get a seat, and be sure to check their website for the current schedule.ġ220 North State Parkway - Telephone: (312) 642-5140 If you're interested in the other rooms, they have The Grand Bar, The Retro Club, The Lounge, and The Outdoor Cafe. The Jazz Lounge is incredibly comfortable, and you can't beat the quality of the music here. The Joynt has live music six nights per week, and with many different rooms to enjoy, you'll be treated to several different kinds of music. Located just a block off the Magnificent Mile.Ħ50 North Dearborn Street - Telephone: (312) 573-2233 The live music begins at 8:00 PM each night. The bartender and waitresses are all very friendly, and the drinks are fantastic. Another perk is that you can rent the entire bar out for large parties. We love Grape Street Piano Bar for their cozy and inviting lounge atmosphere and talented piano players.