Lincoln Square Bars, Restaurants & Nightlife
24+ spots · 24 events. Bars, late dinners, rooftops, and one-offs.
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Eggy: The Final Tour (of 2026) - A Special Acoustic Performance
Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage.
LowDown Brass Band & Fonville x Fribush
LowDown Brass Band & Fonville x Fribush — R&B, Funk at Garcia's Chicago in Chicago. Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage
Louder Than A Mom
Live music at Martyrs' in Lincoln Square.
Susto
A solo performance by Justin Osborne.
Neighborhood Nights
Date: Start Thursday, January 11, 2024 Time: Location: Location DANK Haus, 6th Floor Skyline Lounge
The Unknown Pleasures - The Music of Joy Division
Live music at Martyrs' in Lincoln Square.
Houseplant
Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage.
Adult Dance Party: Feeling the Fall
All Goths, Ghouls, Creeps, and Haunts welcome.
Death Toll: The Halloween Drinking Game Sketch Comedy Show
DEATH TOLL is a sketch comedy show with one simple rule: drink when someone on stage dies.
Judy Collins Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell
Judy Collins Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell at Old Town School of Folk Music
’Twas the Week Before Halloween Ball: A Benefit Show
A Halloween benefit show for the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) and Build, Inc. at Martyrs' in Lincoln Square.
Maggie Rose
Event features a General Admission Dance Pit in front of the stage.
Venues in Lincoln Square
Artango Bar & Steakhouse
Upscale Argentinian steakhouse and tango bar in Lincoln Square. Live flamenco and tango shows, fine wines, ceviche, empanadas, and world-class steaks. Passionate, romantic, sophisticated. Live piano jazz weekly.
Bistro Campagne
Tucked into Lincoln Square with a beautiful garden patio and classic Provencal dishes, Bistro Campagne is one of the best date-night restaurants on the North Side. The wine list is deep, the atmosphere is charming, and the French cooking is the real deal.
Carola's Hansa Clipper
Authentic old-school dive bar in Lincoln Square core. Imported European lagers, pilsners, and traditional schnapps. Gritty, historic, European-fringe, no-nonsense.
Claddagh Ring Pub
Multi-generational Irish pub on the Lincoln Square/Ravenswood border. Digital jukebox, seasonal craft drafts. Cozy, loud, playful, unpretentious.
Cornservatory Theatre
Improv and sketch comedy theater in Lincoln Square. BYOB-friendly — bring your own beverages. Hilarious, rowdy, interactive, casual. Intimate black box space.
Daily Bar & Grill
Upscale neighborhood bar and grill in Lincoln Square. Gourmet pot pies, elevated burgers, wraps, and specialty martinis. Down-to-earth, festive, lively.
DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
Lincoln Square's German American cultural center hosts 150-plus events per year including monthly Open Haus nights with drinks, dancing, and trivia. The rooftop Skyline Lounge and annual Oktoberfest make it one of the most unique nightlife spots on the North Side.
Davis Theater
Lincoln Square's beautifully restored Davis Theater is a neighborhood movie palace showing first-run films, classic cinema events, and special screenings. Old Hollywood charm with a modern upgrade.
Garcia's Chicago
Garcia's Chicago is a Lincoln Square live music venue known for hosting Americana, blues, rock, and roots music in an intimate bar setting.
Garcia's Restaurant
Authentic Mexican dining in Lincoln Square with live jazz and music events. Massive margaritas, sizzling fajitas, tacos. Soulful, lively, foodie. A neighborhood institution.
Giddings Plaza
Open-air plaza in Lincoln Square hosting free summer concert series every Thursday. Relaxed, community-centric, cozy. Surrounded by local pubs and restaurants.
Gideon Welles Craft Beer Bar
Craft beer bar and kitchen in Lincoln Square core. Gourmet pub burgers, hand-cut fries, and an extensive craft tap list. Relaxed, foodie, sports-focused.