Deejays spin hip-hop, old school funk and acid jazz starting around midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Lilly's is probably the only romantic blues bar in town. On weekends, the second-floor balcony fills up early with cozy couples. And on warm nights, the French windows open onto the street. A simple bar by day, Lush Life shows its sensual side in the evening.
Patrons can sample sushi and a variety of appetizers by candlelight.
The bar features cognacs, martinis, wines by the glass and an extensive champagne list. Live music six nights a week ranges from straight-ahead to classic and Brazilian jazz. For cocktails, don't miss one sixtyblue's lounge, a seducer with low, leather banquettes, zinc-topped bar and mellow jazz flowing gently through the air. If you're looking for a perfect spot to wind down after a theater performance, Plaza Tavern, with its fancy Fountain Room, is a great Loop option. The retro-looking room is patterned after classic Chicago white tablecloth steakhouses, and guests are treated to live jazz standards and torch music Monday through Saturday.