Kumiko
Japanese drinks and small plates in the West Loop. Bar service and the weekend daytime café are separate visits; choose the room and menu when booking.
Hopleaf
Belgian beer and a meal in Andersonville. Everyone entering must be 21 or older, so this is an adults’ outing rather than a family stop.
Map Room
A Bucktown beer bar built around maps and a changing draft list. There is morning coffee service too; choose the time of day for the visit you want.
Three Dots and a Dash
A tropical cocktail bar entered from the alley in River North. The Bamboo Room is a separate booking within the venue. Both rooms open late at 7 PM on October 24, 2026.
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Kingston Mines
A blues night with bands trading sets between two stages. Pick the night’s lineup first, then decide how late you want the evening to run.
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