The heart of the city. Better and less crowded than the Bean…read more This fecal fountain is a fun little photo op when you're in the city, and it's right down the street from Kasama, making them an unlikely but excellent pair.

Exactly what you'd expect: a statue that looks like poop. There was also a super friendly outdoor…read moreorange cat nearby named Mister that made my entire day. He was so cute and so worth the visit to the Shit Fountain. It's also near Kasama, so you can definitely make a trip out of this or take a quick detour if you're in the area.

We attended Trickery on Saturday 04/18/26. Aaron was adept at working with a diverse audience to…read moreinclude them and maintain control of his performance in a very intimate setting. Because it's BYOB you'll get the 20-somethings that feel they have to get loaded beforehand and then act the fool while attending (do you hear that "Neil"? No one wants the focus on you acting like it was your first experience with alcohol) but Aaron was skilled at bypassing them without causing tension or escalating bad behavior. Aaron's attitude is one of someone who has worked hard to make this little venture work, and he deserves respect and recognition for his obvious commitment and work ethic. His act included variations of tricks performed by other magicians, with his own twists. He is an expert at sleight of hand and distraction, which is considerably more difficult in a room about the size of an average residential living-room. He had an appropriate sense of humor aligned with an audience coming to Boystown, an overtly gay neighborhood in Chicago (if you're not familiar). However he wasn't garish, flaming, flamboyant, or offensive; he managed a perfect balance of innuendo humor and audience engagement without being cheap or ingenuine. The snarky one-liners will likely go over your young kids' heads (although bring them to an early show, your 9 year old doesn't belong in Boystown at 10 pm on a weekend), and he carries himself with class avoiding the use of profanity or graphic terms. Again, I can't overstate that his tricks were amazing, impressive, and captivating - as magic should be. You leave the show shaking your head and wondering how it's done - which truly makes it "magic". You would be hard-pressed to spend $36.36/person for an hour of live entertainment that can match Aaron's performance. Pro-tip: If you're driving there you will need to use an app to reserve parking, as there aren't garages like downtown Chicago and every street is filled with so many signs there's no way you will return and find your car not-towed or not-ticketed. Chicago does this on purpose to generate revenue; you'll see "street cleaning" on Tuesday from xx hour to xx hour, no parking when snow is over 2 inches OR any time from Dec 1 through April 1, loading zone, 15 minute stopping/standing with flashers, no parking, residential permit zone only, bike lanes, bus stop restrictions, etc. If you find street parking and think you've beaten the system, think again. Nobel Prize Laureates, Rhodes Scholars, Ivy League PhDs, Mensa members - you can meet them all at Chicago Central Auto Pound retrieving their vehicles. Stephen Hawking couldn't drive, but if he could and he parked in that neighborhood all the quantum mechanics in the world wouldn't make his towed car reappear from the Chicago Parking space-time continuum. The nice thing is if you do reserve parking and give yourself enough time you can walk to many, many restaurants and bars in the area that are open even after the 10 pm show ends. Thank you Aaron for a wonderful experience, you made my wife's birthday memorable for both of us.

I've attended this show twice now and really enjoyed it both times. It's always a great experience…read more He takes time to thank everyone for coming and even asks how you heard about the show, which makes it feel very personal and welcoming. He's genuinely nice and engaging. I plan to come at least once a year. I also love having a local, neighborhood option instead of having to go downtown to see similar acts.

An incredible place to play ping pong, get a bite to eat and enjoy a drink. We walked in without a…read morereservation and got a great spot to play. The server came by just enough to get refills but not disturb us playing. Music was great and not too loud. Chicken tenders were delicious with Indian inspired sauces for dipping.

Came here to kill some time on a weekend afternoon and we were pleasantly surprised at the…read moreexperience! Price was a bit steep, but that was the only con about coming - everything else was great! We came in without a reservation and got a table without any issues - the space was pretty big and ambiance was nice, modern and clean. Service was solid with folks walking around making sure that food and drinks were taken care of along with retrieving the ping pong balls which was super convenient. We didn't get any food, but the play experience was solid. Overall, if you're looking for a fun get together, SPIN was great.

This is such a fun concept for a bar! We came right after it opened, so it wasn't too busy. But…read morelooking forward to coming back on a Saturday night. My favorite game was the pinball, and my wife's favorite was skee ball.

Such a refreshing and entertaining spot with a really creative vibe. The space blends classic…read morearcade energy with a modern bar atmosphere, making it easy to relax and have fun at the same time. There's a great mix of games that bring out a playful, nostalgic feel while still keeping things lively and social. Everything felt well organized, and the environment was welcoming from the moment we walked in. It's the kind of place that works just as well for a casual outing as it does for a more upbeat night. Definitely looking forward to coming back again and spending more time here.

This was so much fun! It's been on my list forever, and I'm glad we got a group to go. I did my…read moreresearch and wanted to check out the performance bar beforehand - PSA you do not need a ticket for this and can go enjoy drinks and tricks any time! This was so cool but intimate and small so not much space and fills up quickly. The speakeasy door is also so cool though a line will likely form outside right before shows so be prepared for that. The show itself was so impressive, as were the magicians that came up to your table to do tricks beforehand. Drinks were also great. The vip performance after the show was also nice and intimate. Everything was great and so much fun!

My husband and I bought Magic show tickets to celebrate a recent college grad in the family…read more We bought the front row tickets, which also gets you access to the VIP after show (30 minutes)! I thought the tickets were worth that perk alone in addition to being front and center. The talents were superb! I truly enjoyed every act. I loved the pre-show magic tricks at each table. It made the experience very intimate and engaging. I loved that the MC called out each and every celebration that night! There were food and drinks available for order, but kind of pricey (for example, ~$20+ for a shrimp cocktail). I ordered the earl grey non alcoholic drink, which was good!

Everything about Chicago 360 was absolutely fabulous! The breathtaking panoramic views of the…read moreChicago skyline and Lake Michigan from 1,000 feet up are truly unforgettable. The large windows give a perfect and clear 360 view of the Windy City. Experience: The view of the sunset was breathtaking, the sips (we had a Negroni and a prosecco) were perfect, and the spectacular firework show over Navy Pier and the lights of the city was dreamy! Note: if you want to see the firework show, make sure to book a Wednesday or Saturday experience. Service: The staff was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and eager to help, making it s stunning must experience for anyone wanting to see Chicago from above! see will be back.

I loved the views from the 94th floor. They also have a bar. We purchased the tickets in advance…read morethat included two drinks. You can sit at the hightop seating and enjoy the views. They have a restroom on the viewing level as well as one on the lower level by the cheesecake factory. If you purchase fast pass the line moves quickly. We went on a holiday around noon time. It wasn't to bad at that time. The views were amazing. So glad we decided to do this. They take pictures upon arrival which is optional to purchase. They also have a gift shop for purchases. Very nice chill atmosphere and it was fun to experience and take plenty of pictures that included the beach as well.

I came here after a work gathering and was surprised at how busy and bumping this place was. They…read moretook the basic premise of darts at a bar and leveled it up. Think about axe throwing bars meets cosmic bowling, but with darts. So many different stations are set up and they've gamified the experience a bit more. It's a really cool environment with a lot of great music and people. I can't speak for food, as I only had drinks, and their drink menu was topnotch.

Flight Club is such a fun and interactive experience. The dart games are creative, fast-paced, and…read moreperfect for either a group or even just two people. There are lots of different game options, so it never feels repetitive -- and you definitely don't have to be good at darts to enjoy it. The technology makes it easy to play and keeps it engaging the whole time. The atmosphere is lively and energetic from what we could see, and it's a great spot for a date night or night out with friends. The food looked really good (though maybe a little on the pricey side). My only caveat would be the drinks -- they seemed very light on alcohol. No matter what I ordered, including doubles and a Long Island, they tasted mostly like mixer or water. That was a little disappointing compared to how strong the pricing suggests they might be. Overall though, we had a really fun time and would definitely go back for the games and atmosphere.

We came here as a group of 9, my family and I wanted to do something active together. We reserved a…read morespot for the shirt ball and it was a blast. Each reservation gets about an hour to play about 5 10min games and boy does time fly. The go carts are inverted and can be hard to drive but once you get comfortable it's a lot of fun, harder than it looks. We sat down for a light lunch and had no complaints, your normal bar food. My family went on to play laser tag, which they said was a lot of fun! Overall a great time

We booked a laser tag event with three families and they double booked us. This is the second time…read morethey've double booked the space with another party. I would have welcomed booking the space for corporate events or birthday parties but would strongly discourage others from wasting their time and money.

Very amazing tour! Shows the punishments of the medieval times and the pain and suffering inflictedread more

Who knew there were so many ways to be tortured throughout history? That was my takeaway from…read morevisiting the Medieval Torture Museum in the heart of the Loop. Looking on their website, there are other torture museum outposts in Florida, California, Branson (MO), and Berlin, Germany in addition to Chicago. The Chicago location is on the compact side, but packs over 100 medieval artifacts into dimly-lighted, macabre space occupying two levels. My timing for visiting was right around Halloween. I purchased tickets online (can get a very slight discount buying online) for a friend's belated birthday. He had always wanted to see this space, and we had scheduled an outing here, followed by happy hour libations. My interactions with the front-desk/check-in personnel (a younger gentleman and a woman getting off of her shift) were pleasant and professional. The young man mentioned that he was studying art. I'm sure this museum gave him plenty of inspiration. To the side of the check-in/welcome area there is a souvenir shop. I didn't really see anything that grabbed me, but there were a couple of promotions taking place and the displays/signage were memorable and lighthearted, considering the grim subject matter. Before making our way to the exhibit, we cued up the audio guide on our phones. The guide is easily accessible through Apple and Android, although I wish I had brought headphones, as I quailed at blasting the sound through speakers with other patrons around. Fortunately, this is more of a selfie and photography-geared space, so there were no dirty looks as I would have expected in a traditional museum or gallery. This museum has something for everyone, whether one is an avid reader of all of the informational material around the exhibits (raises hand) or prefers a more interactive, hands-on experience and photo-ops to capture the thrills and chills. Among the most arresting items are a torture rack from 15th-century Spain and a life-size replica of Joan of Arc being burned at the stake. Over the sound system, occasionally dramatized screams and creaking chains play to heighten the creepy ambiance. All told, it took around an hour to peruse the space, sharing impressions and taking photos.

Absolutely INCREDIBLE experience. Our first time here. Did you know happy hour is $7 cocktails!?…read moreJayden at the bar was awesome and Thomas was so welcoming and helpful and made us feel right at home. We finally made it here our last weekend in Chicago and are bummed we didn't come earlier. It's a great spot with wonderful staff. Thank you so much!! Seriously Thomas was the best!!

5 stars for location, service, top notch golf sim, great food selection and drinks, and BEST happy…read morehour value! This has to be the best value HH in town. Bottomless wings with fries for $5/$10??? Come on! Can't get any better. Their golf sim is like no other. If you love to analyze your swing as you play, this is the best place to go. It takes vids in multiple views and help you understand your swings. The ambiance is cool, posh, and fun! The bathrooms have a shower and all the amenities you'll need. You really shouldn't sweat while you golf, but if you do, they got you covered! The hourly rate is a bit high but look at the real estate here, in the middle of downtown with all the shops and restaurants, you'll see why it they must charge this high. $65/Hr during the time we were there. With the cost of the HH, it was totally worth it. I can't wait to return!