The Violet Hour is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

1. The Violet Hour

8.9
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews

Ross G.Ross Garner: Worth the wait. Unmatched cocktails served in an intimate atmosphere. Go during the week to avoid the long weekend lines.

Pocket S.Pocket Sun: Nice and intimate atmosphere, great for a cocktail date! The cocktails with egg white are interesting, but I prefer the sweeter ones. The entrance is very hidden so you gotta be looking for it.

Alex P.Alex Pugh: Very intimate vibrant, great drinks and excellent staff

Lincoln Hall is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

2. Lincoln Hall

9.1
2424 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Montana St & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · North Side · 72 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Moses: Similar feel to the Bowery in NYC, but much more intimate. Run, don't walk, to any concert here.

Kelly C.Kelly Canton: You cannot beat this place for intimate music good crowds and excellent sound.

Renae M.Renae Mason: Gorgeous venue in an interesting part of town. Nice intimate size for smaller acts.

Beat Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

3. Beat Kitchen

8.4
2100 W Belmont Ave (at Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Roscoe Village · 49 tips and reviews

Stacy Y.Stacy Young: Awesome intimate venue, inexpensive drinks & great bands.

Sam M.Sam M.: Great, intimate venue to see concerts. Fun comedy show every Tuesday at 9:30P. Only $5! EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. One of the best places in the city.

ChicagoistChicagoist: Shows here are intimate because they have to be, and some of my favorite moments soaking up the music have been here. Read more.

Chopin Theatre is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

4. Chopin Theatre

8.3
1543 W Division St (at Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · Noble Square · 15 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The Magic Parlour - by The Chopin Theatre on Fridays at 10:30 p.m. to catch a more traditional and interactive magic show in an intimate space. Read more.

michelle j.michelle jimenez: Good entertainment! Very intimate

Melissa S.Melissa Schlesinger: Love this theatre. The House does great work here.

House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

5. House of Blues

8.9
329 N Dearborn St (btwn Kinzie St & Wacker Dr), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Near North Side · 197 tips and reviews

Tracy C.Tracy Crystal: Amazing venue for a concert! Small and intimate (at least compared to Northern California venues!) There's even a great view from the bar area!

Veronica C.Veronica Cervantes: Great venue, smaller and intimate.

TeresaTeresa: Great venue, smaller than expected, but that makes it an intimate concert setting.

The Berkshire Room is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

6. The Berkshire Room

8.7
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 71 tips and reviews

PDeePDee: Awesome place, great service, intimate setting.

Conor O.Conor Oswald: Great, intimate atmosphere. The Weston is a must have!

Jough D.Jough Dempsey: Amazing whiskey and bourbon selection.

Ella Elli is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

7. Ella Elli

9.4
1349 w Cornelia (Southport), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Lakeview · 7 tips and reviews

Staff PicksStaff Picks: With an elevated take on Mediterranean fare, Ella Elli is a fine addition to busy Southport. And with an atmospheric nod to Art Deco, this spot is a good choice for intimate conviviality and wine.

Meghan P.Meghan Preuss: Such a cute wine bar!! Haven’t tried the food but perfect for a drink before or after dinner

Kate R.Kate Richter: Love the cocktails

Broadway Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

8. Broadway Playhouse

8.8
175 E Chestnut St (btwn Mies van der Rohe Way & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Performing Arts Venue · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews

FJ B.FJ Bering: Nice, intimate venue. Potted Potter was hilarious!

Hannah A.Hannah Alkadi: We saw Stomp here. Nice and intimate theater.

Lucy T.Lucy Trevino: They have the best wheelchair accessible seats! Better than the Cadillac Palace, Oriental Theater, or Chicago Theater.

Chicago Magic Lounge is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

9. Chicago Magic Lounge

9.0
5050 N Clark (Winnemac), Chicago, IL
Theater · Ravenswood · 8 tips and reviews

Rick B.Rick Bendix: This is a wonderful place. The theatre is beautiful and intimate, the staff is very friendly and the magic acts are amazing.

Augie A.Augie Augustynek: Cocktails are excellent. Check out the bar magic!!!

NevermoreNevermore: Enter through laundromat.

Waldorf Astoria Chicago is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

10. Waldorf Astoria Chicago

9.1
11 E Walton St (at N State St), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Near North Side · 67 tips and reviews

Damian D.Damian Denson: Barnard's (the hotel bar) is a hidden gem! Dark, intimate and loungey... Read more.

michelle j.michelle jimenez: This place is elegant! Love the bar atmosphere! Very intimate! The rooms are so lovely.

Angie O.Angie Osmanski: Attended a private event here, it was gorgeous and a great place to have an event. The service was excellent and the space was just right!

Central Park Bar is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

11. Central Park Bar

8.7
2924 N Central Park Ave (Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews

Patrick L.Patrick LeMaster: Cozy intimate indoor space with an open, modern outdoor space. Best of both worlds!

Chris O.Chris O'Brien: Great dog-friendly patio with friendly service

Jackie Q.Jackie Quintana: Great vibe! BYOGames night on Wednesdays

Victory Gardens Biograph Theater is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

12. Victory Gardens Biograph Theater

8.6
2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Theater · North Side · 14 tips and reviews

Samantha A.Samantha A.: Get there at least 10 mins early, grab a drink at their bar, and don't be the last in line to get in the theater. It's an intimate auditorium and usually open seating!

Jake S.Jake Smith: Aside from stage productions, this theater also has intimate poetry or book readings. Check with the box office for more info on the variety of things you could potentially see.

Rachel M.Rachel Moseberry: Great small theater!!! ... Please support the arts!

Lazy Bird is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

13. Lazy Bird

8.4
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 5 tips and reviews

Autumn C.Autumn Choi: Great intimate space for live jazz, and amazing cocktails menu arranged by base spirit. Downside: a SINGLE STALL for women. Very crowded & hard to get seats

Todd K.Todd Kuna: Tucked under the Hoxton Hotel is this gem of an old fashioned cocktail bar. Great atmosphere and drinks to make the night fly by.

Cusp25Cusp25: Subterranean cocktail bar

Empty Bottle is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

14. Empty Bottle

8.7
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews

Brett W.Brett Widmann: Small and intimate venue with very comforting and positive vibes. Worth checking out. Decent prices on drinks, too.

Todd K.Todd Kuna: Great intimate club to catch a concert

keidra c.keidra chaney: A place where you can check out really eclectic sounds for fairly cheap, with a great beer selection. Whoever books their shows has good taste in metal.

Boeufhaus is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Chicago.

15. Boeufhaus

8.6
1012 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Humboldt Park · 17 tips and reviews

GQ MagazineGQ Magazine: Boeufhaus neatly takes all the clichés and satisfactions of a traditional Big Shoulders steak house and applies them to an intimate, almost feminine bistro setting. Read more.

Tasting TableTasting Table: This French German steakhouse is a carnivore's dream come true. Go for their classic 55-day dry-aged rib eye and stay for the ingenious extras, like braised short rib beignets and leek spaetzle. Read more.

ChicagoistChicagoist: From the copper-topped tables to the 11-day dry aged ribeye with bearnaise sauce and roast mushrooms, this is a restaurant to take seriously. Read more.