Quote: (03-25-2013 04:03 PM)thegmanifesto Wrote:
Quote: (03-25-2013 12:52 PM)Vuk Wrote:
At350--
I think if you're trying the go the "classy" route, which I think people looking for a high-end nightlife experience like G are, then probably best to keep bars out, although I agree Barleycorn is solid...
Solid Chicago bars in no particular order:
1. John Barleycorn (River North)
2. Moe's Cantina (River North)
3. Benchmark (Old Town)
4. Public House (River North)
5. Mercer 113 (River North)
6. Social 25 (late night slopfest but lots of DTF women)
Can you do a "Step-By-Step™" on a night for Chicago?
G-
I'll throw some data out there but keep in mind its a big city with countless restaurants so I'm sure the other Chicago guys can add to this since everyone has their own opinions...
"High-End"
1. Pump Room restaurant area---grab a bite+drink in the restaurant area
2. Pump Room lounge---after the restaurant go post-up at the bar in the lounge area. There are two small lounge areas, you can get a drink in one and walk across to the other. Women will be sitting on couches/tables and standing around the bar area. I like to hang by the bar for a sec, sip on my drink, scope out the talent and then make my move. Pump room has women of all ages. Like I've said before its a very chill and relaxed environment, perfect venue to start the night. NO COVER
3. The Roof at the Wit-after Pump Room make your way over to this nice rooftop for a drink or two. There will be women inside and outside. I usually go to the outside bar, order a drink there and scope out the talent. $20 COVER (at least there was last time i went)
4. Studio Paris--has been covered already. Best talent in the city. NO COVER...very rough door
4. Underground--some of the best talent in the city behind Studio Paris. Underground also has a very tough door if you get there later, which you will since its a 4am or 5am. Ideally you want to try and meet a couple girls from the earlier spots mentioned and bring them with you to Underground. There will be a large crowd around the bouncers out front. If you don't have girls with you then try and quickly talk up a few while they are standing around trying to get in. Another method i used is wait for a cab to pull up with a group of girls and approach them immediately as they are walking towards the venue and see if you can join their group. $20 COVER (usually )This is the end of your night.
Also check out Cuvee on a seperate night, its a 4-5am..
This step-by-step will require you taking cabs, definitely not walkable.
Couple things: If you don't get into Studio Paris then just head over to Underground. If you go with the Paris Club restaurant/talk to managers idea then your step-by-step changes to:
1. Paris Club-food
2. Studio Paris-lounge
3. Underground
Other rooftops to throw in for other nights:
Vertigo Skylounge at the Dana Hotel
The Terrace at the Trump
Drumbar at the Rafaello Hotel
ZED451 Rooftop
Epic Lounge Rooftop
RPM-solid restaurant with a good crowd, you can also start the night there with food and a drink...
Lot of combinations for a step-by-step, any other questions just ask...
For the guys who are looking for a more bar-oriented night heres some quick info:
The majority of the places you want to hit are downtown, more specifically in the River North area...
Moe's Cantina and John Barleycorn are located NEXT DOOR to each other. Can't ask for a better setup than that. I usually run into Moe's, try and grab a couple numbers and then bounce over to Barleycorn and do the same. After Barleycorn its a five minute walk over to Mercer 113 and you have Epic lounge ACROSS THE STREET. Again, perfect setup. Close your night out at Social 25(five minute walk from Mercer/Epic) where things get pretty sloppy, but just focus on closing girls and don't mind the drunk fratboys.
Other bars in the area that are walking distance from each other:
The Kerryman
Rockit
Public House
English
If you're smart you can hit 5-6 venues in one night and really pile up the numbers+close at a late night...good luck hope this helps.