The Best Chicago Nightclubs

Excalibur: A castle of a club

If your dream is to dance the night away in a castle, then look no further than Excalibur, located in the River North area of Chicago. This Chicago nightclub is sure to always be full of exciting entertainment, such as featured events, music, dancing, food, and drinks. From Flashback Fridays that play 80’s music every second Friday and World Class DJs Saturdays to Latin street dancing Thursdays and Super Natural Chicago Fridays, themed events occur daily and are not to be missed. After dancing up an appetite to the different varieties of music on the multilevel dance floors, there is no need to leave this nightclub. 

As any of the best Chicago nightclubs should, Excalibur will satisfy your late night hunger through to the early morning with a kitchen that serves until 3 a.m. Wednesday through Friday, and until 4 a.m. on Saturdays. When you want to take a break from the crowds that tend to arrive throughout the night, make your way to one of the lounge areas to catch your breath and even play a round of pool or verse someone at the arcade games. 

Vision: Haunted?

If you enjoyed Excalibur but want to try a new nightclub while on your visit to Chicago, travel to the northern part of the castle to its sister nightclub, Vision. Famous musicians like Rihanna, Moby, and Tiesto, along with other well-known DJs have all provided entertainment at this hot nightclub. You can find yourself dancing along to the best House and Techno on any night of the week at Vision and table reservations; along with bottle service is available for the ultimate VIP experience. 

Try not to be frightened by the haunted stories that surround this nightclub considering that it has been featured in the movie, White Noise, as well as episodes on A&E and the History Channel. These scary tales just add to the unforgettable haunting thrill that is sure to be had at one of the best Chicago nightclubs. 

The Underground: The best drink names around

With drink names like the Hummer, Pear Platoon, and Catrina Harper Presents: Sake To Me Rita, and a wine and champagne list that is longer than the bar stools, The Underground is one of best Chicago nightclubs any night of the week. People generally arrive around 1 a.m., so if you’re looking for a dance partner to flaunt your move with, be sure to get there before the lines do and find that special someone. 

If you want to skip the crowds altogether, private parties for large groups can be booked on any night of the week. When celebrating a birthday or bachelorette party, tables can easily be reserved for your enjoyable experience at The Underground. Hopefully getting star struck isn’t in your nature as many celebrities also find their way to The Underground when visiting Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Next time you want to celebrate a birthday with your own personal bottle service and make some new celebrity friends along the way, head to The Underground where the music is always pumping and the drinks are always available.

Manor: Everyone’s a VIP

If you enjoy light shows, great dancing, and being treated like a VIP while out with your friends, then be sure not to miss Manor nightclub. DJ Vovi will treat you to the best mixes of music from the 70’s, 80’s and hip hop that always guarantees a night of dancing and fun on any of Manor’s three dance floors. Named Rockford’s first real nightclub, Manor is easy to find and the staff treats you like a Celebrity from the moment you walk through the doors. 

Complete with two VIP areas and one lounge section, Manor holds numerous events through out the year so make sure to check their website for any featured parties, along with their list of notorious drink specials. You can also view their many photo albums from some of their most recent parties. If you want great specialty drinks served from an all-star staff, come to Manor, one of the best Chicago nightclubs. 

Once you’ve got your late-night planned out, take a look at some of the best Chicago restaurants in the area.