The Fortnightly club of Chicago is the city's oldest women's organization. Founded in 1873 the…read moreFortnightly club is located in the Bryan Lathrop mansion on Bellevue Place in Chicago's gold coast and has hosted early club members including Jane Addams and Bertha (Mrs. Potter) Palmer. Today with over four hundred members the Fortnightly club focuses on education and over the years, the Club has hosted prominent speakers including Mark Twain, Henry James, Robert Frost, Isaac Stern and William Butler Yeats. More recently, guest speakers include Daniel Barenboim, Frank McCourt, Gwendolyn Brooks, Ed Pashke, Arne Duncan, Patrick Fitzgerald and Mayor Richard M. Daley. Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the Fortnightly performance of the Chicago Bar Associations annual comedic revue which included songs and piano music satirizing current events and politics. Before the event the Fortnightly kitchen put on a very nice three course dinner starting with a chilled shrimp asian inspired salad followed by juicy roasted pork chop and finished with a chocolate dessert that capped off the dinner in style. For Chicago women seeking a place to be exposed to learning and memorable events look into the Fortnightly Club of Chicago.

The calm before the storm. Annual Community Association meeting. Being on the board, we're hoping…read morefor a docile crowd this year. Next year we need to serve cocktails BEFORE the meeting.

I fell in love with BOB after needing to find a fun social circle in Chicago. Joined as a free…read moreagent, a bit nervously, but they placed me in an awesome team if fun social people. They also keep you updated on all schedule info and drink specials and all so I knew exactly what to expect going in! Bowling was fun, and meeting a whole ton of awesome people (teammates and opponents!) each week was even funner. They also do trivia during bowling often which is always a great icebreaker as you play with your opponent against all the other teams. Definitely looking toward being able to join again, most likely recreating a team with everyone I met lady time. 100% recommend!

Joining this league was a great way to meet people when I first moved to Chicago! It's low pressure…read moreand people are there to be social, so no judgement if you're not good. There are drink specials, trivia while you bowl (with prizes!) and prizes at the end of the season for the top 3 teams. Hanging at the after bar (Lizzie McNeills) is great too! They give a discount to league members and they have an awesome outdoor space on the river when the weather is nice. I highly recommend this league!

Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was very good. Rooms are nice, expected for a private…read moresocial club. Location is excellent. Within a block of Millennium Park and the Art Institute Museum. Overall has been a brilliant stay.

I'm blown away with the old vintage charm and detailed architecture! Not a detail was missed in…read morethis elegant place. Very fortunate to have been an invited guest and able to see the grandure of the Club's ammenities. They literally thought of everything! Almost as if we stepped into a Harry Potter novel, but with the added bonus of great food and service. It may be one of the best kept secrets of the city!

I have many years of wonderful memories at The Cliff Dwellers. This wonderful and historic Chicago…read moreclub has been a place where I have made new friends, learned many new things about Chicago architecture and art, and enjoyed many excellent meals. Thank you to The Cliff Dwellers for being a wonderful part of Chicago and Illinois history! God bless.

Nice venue space. Food was okay. Loved the vinegarette on the salmon. Drinks were basic. Nice wine…read morethough. It's a private club, it caters to its crowd. Nice quality amazing view. Worth my money for the event.

Great beers on tap, and great selection of games to occupy your time with. They have a water pong…read moretable set up and ready to go! The low lights and overall vibe fit the basement aesthetic, I was defiantly thrown off by the one way mirror in the men's bathroom (which does protect the privacy of the occupant!). Great spot for a quick pint and to catch a game.

Haven't been to Streeter's in ages! Love that things haven't changed and for the better! It's…read morestill a fun and happening dive bar like I remember it from my college days. Came here after our company's Christmas party to grab some drinks and mingle some more. The crowd is chill and mixed and just a fun atmosphere. We played a game of darts, sat around and talked and people watched and drank some dranks. Great bar located in the heart of downtown and it was pretty poppin for a Thursday night.

The hotel stay was fine. It was clean, had an interesting history, and I loved the art collection…read more The outdoor space in the evenings was also lovely. One downside was the strict key card checks every time we entered, which became annoying when coming and going often. The low score is mainly due to the customer service after our stay. We left a stuffed animal behind the pullout bed and reported the exact location and room immediately after leaving. After weeks of calls and follow-ups, we received no real help or updates. I've had more valuable items returned by other hotels, so the lack of effort to retrieve a stuffed animal was frustrating. This is not a criticism of the cleaning staff, but of the poor communication and lack of initiative from management.

I have attended numerous luncheons hosted here, but last night was my first dinner there in well…read moreover 20 years. The food was outstanding and the service exceptional! Wonderful venue!

We had a quarter company outing here thanks to one of my coworkers being a member. It's a really…read morecool boat. Used to be a dual prop ice breaker. Lots of classic design and oak throughout the boats upper deck. I was in luck too. After some libations, our coworker gave us a tour of the lower decks and engineering areas. Think the movie the Poseidon adventure if I don't want to date myself. Lots of cool mechanical stuff. Awesome spot with my sections to hold an event. Great full bar and kitchen. Friendly staff. They also have a ton of classes like paddleboarding and sailing. Definitely a great spot to check out

Stopped in as a reciprocal guest from my home yacht club. The staff & members couldn't have been…read moremore welcoming. A great place to spend a Sunday afternoon watching football, having draught beer and very good food. Thank you Columbia!