Acadia has a lock on the best cocktails in the South Loop, and you don't have to shell out for a spot in the dining room to drink them. Head to the casual bar area, order a lobster roll or burger, then work through the thoughtful cocktail list with drinks like the Hemingway daiquiri, plus drinks like Gins/Tonics/Limes, a spritely take on a gin and tonic with housemade lemongrass tonic and kaffir lime and cucumber ice cubes.
The South Loop runs the gamut of nightlife options. In a hub for concerts in Chicago, with legendary jazz clubs and blues clubs, plus options for punk and hip-hop. There are dive bars and a brewery taproom. You can also find great cocktails in the casual bar of a fine dining restaurant. Here's where to go for a drink—or a dance—in the South Loop.
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