Logan Square

Neighborhood guide to Logan Square on the West Side of Chicago.

The Burlington (Venue, Logan Square)

The Burlington is quickly emerging as one of Logan Square’s premiere music venues. Even if it’s only a small basement.

Live Music at “Sundays in the Park” in Logan Square

Live Music at “Sundays in the Park” in Logan Square

On select Sunday evenings through October, you can drop in and catch live music at the Centennial Monument in Logan Square as part of the Sundays in the Park music series.

Joe’s Barber Shop

This Logan Square Barber Shop is run by neighborhood guys, who support the local businesses and organizations around them. They add a personable touch that has created a never-let-down loyal clientele.

5 Kickass… Chicago Bowling Alleys

5 Kickass… Chicago Bowling Alleys

Looking to escape the summer heat or the winter cold? Want to claim that you’re exercising while drinking pitchers of PBR? Check out this list of 5 kickass Chicago bowling alleys, grab your balls and hit the lanes!

Alice’s Lounge (Bar, Logan Square)

This is Alice’s Lounge, the premier karaoke spot in Logan Square and an under-acknowledged watering hole in Chicago.

Musical of the Living Dead

If you’re looking for some new Halloween entertainment this October, check out this new “Musical Zom-com” and the Charnel House theater. The performance is a delightful mash-up of zombie films, comedy and musical theatre.

Lula Cafe (Restaurant, Logan Square)

Lula Cafe is a great neighborhood spot in Logan Square, with an eclectic new American menu and a great cocktail list.

The Bloomingdale Trail

The Bloomingdale Trail

Take a trip on the Bloomingdale Trail, one of the best examples of a lost territory, a place that seems to exist outside the context of the rest of Chicago’s urban shuffle.

The Rocking Horse (Restaurant/Bar, Logan Square)

Located right off of the square on Milwaukee, The Rocking Horse is a bar that aims to please.

The Whistler (Bar, Logan Square)

The first thing you notice about The Whistler is that you’ve walked past it. There are some bars where you are trying to have a “blast,” and then there are bars where you go to have a great night; The Whistler is the latter, in every positive sense of the phrase.

The Whirlaway Lounge (Bar, Logan Square)

I’ll definitely be back to hang out on the well-loved couch and play a game of Jenga, while picking out select tunes from the great jukebox selection. The Whirlaway is a keeper.

Revolution Brewing Company

Chicago isn’t alone in the beer craze, but trust me when I say the Midwest is holding its own in having some of the most respected and savored breweries in the country. Revolution Brewery Company is another notch in that belt and certainly one of the finest recent additions to Logan Square.

Cole’s (Bar, Logan Square)

A great place for a relaxed atmosphere, some pool, and live music with no cover.

The Boiler Room (Restaurant/Bar, Logan Square)

If you liked Simone’s, you’ll love Boiler Room with innovative decor and delicious pizzas. And oh the bathrooms.