River North

River North's name is aptly derived from the fact that it is located just north of the Chicago River. Despite it's uncreative title, River North is home to some of Chicago's premier art galleries, design studios, and bustling night life. Originally home to old industrial warehouses forming a hub around Chicago's Merchandise Mart, artists and designers began flooding the area for cheap, rentable loft spaces perfect for their artistic endeavors. We love River North because we can find inspiration at every corner, not to mention terrific food.

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Three Dots and a Dash

Address
435 North Clark Street
Free Lyft
Free Lyft

Listed as one of the best bars in the world by Drinks International, Three Dots and a Dash makes you feel as if you've been transported to a Hawaiian luau. Don't be fooled by drink names, like Bunny's Banana Daiquiri. These drinks are strong. Going out with a crowd? Three Dots has drinks to share. Giant seashells, treasure chests, and skulls are filled with exotic rum cocktails accented with brightly colored straws, cocktail umbrellas, flaming limes, and orchids. Three Dots and a Dash is a bar that should not be missed in River North - although the alley entrance off Clark street is very missable. To find this spot, go down the alley behind XOCO (one of our other recommendations).

Three Dots and a Dash
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Three Dots and a Dash
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Three Dots and a Dash
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Three Dots and a Dash
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Three Dots and a Dash
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Three Dots and a Dash
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The Green Door Tavern

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