Planning a cool Bachelorette Party in Chicago? We’ve rounded up some of the city’s hot spots that are particularly suited for girls-gone-glam outings. Forget the cheesy penis paraphanalia, these elevated experiences makes for a more memorable (or not…hello tequila shots) evening. Think elegant rooftops, vintage arcade games, spas and shopping destinations. Grab your gals, these cool favours, a few Bytox patches and head out to one of these fabulous hang outs.
Shore Club, located at 1603 N. Lakeshore Drive, offers an exclusive bachelorette party package that has everything you’d need for the ultimate afternoon of celebration. With a sun bed reservation at the luxurious Oasis, a Yeti cooler packed full with the girls’ favorite drinks, two bottles of champagne and a shared cocktail served in a rose gold flamingo, there will be tons of opportunities to toast your favorite bride-to-be. Drinks aside, the unparalleled views of Lake Michigan make for the perfect girl squad photo-op that is sure to be a hit on Instagram. (photo caption idea: sun, sand and a ring on her hand!)
ROOF on theWit, located at 201 N. State Street, ROOF on theWit has plenty of options for the party. With adorably-named packages such as “Pop. Fizz. Clink”, “I Do Crew” and “Last Fling Before the Ring” that offer bottles of Grey Goose Vodka, Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne and house-made French macarons, the girls are sure to have a blast dancing the night away atop one of the hottest rooftops in Chicago.
AIRE, located at 100 W. Monroe Street, is a fabulous new rooftop bar featuring a 360-degree view of the city at Hyatt Centric the Loop Chicago. The cozy setup complete with lounge seating and fire pits is perfect for some girl talk with your bride-to-be. The girls can bond over small plates, craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. (Did someone say Rosé?)
HopCat, located at 2577 N. Clark Street, is the absolute perfect destination for the beer-loving bridal party. With 130 craft beers on tap, over 200 bottles from around the world and 30 Illinois-made beers served at any given time, there’s something for every bride and bridesmaid. HopCat has a private event space and full food menu so there are plenty of reasons to have brews before she says I do. Don’t forget the Crack Fries!
NEWCITY, located at 1457 N. Halsted Street, is a great spot to spend quality time with the squad. With plenty of dining options, entertainment and shopping, NEWCITY has everything you’d need for the perfect day of celebration. A few places of note, bowling and beer at Kings Dining and Entertainment, a candy spree at It’s Sugar or catch a chick flick and a drink at state-of-the-art Arclight Cinema.
Replay Lincoln Park, located at 2833 N. Sheffield Avenue, features an extensive collection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines as well as Skee Ball, Bubble Hockey and Air Hockey. For the bridal party that appreciates a good throwback and some great craft beer, Replay Lincoln Park is the place to be.
Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park, located at 200 N. Columbus Drive, is home to MySpa, and is a destination that none of your girls are going to want to miss out on. From mani-pedis and massages to an “Oxygen Inhalation” add-on that is a natural remedy for headaches, hangovers and jet lag, all that wedding planning stress will just melt away.
Raised, 1 W Wacker Drive, is one of the coolest hangouts on the Chicago River. This rooftop bar features indoor and outdoor space and serves up ultra-yummy American eats – all crafted using local ingredients. The cocktail list isn’t too shabby, either. The punch bowl cocktails are perfect for the girl gang that loves to share!
