Top Rated Nightlife in Glenview

Inspired by the Morse code for victory, Three Dots and a Dash was a cocktail drink invented by Don the Beachcomber, the founder of tiki bars, to commemorate the success of the Allied team during the World War II. Owner and mixologist, Paul Mcgee, named his brainchild after this popular drink. Three Dots and a Dash blends together a traditional tiki bar feel with modern elements. The menu features typical rum concoctions like Mai Tai, Halekulani, Pago Pago, Jet Pilot and the eponymous, Three Dots and a Dash. During its opening in 2013, this place received famous visitors like Aston Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson and Jenny McCarthy.

The oft-overlooked location of this intimate bar and lounge features a hidden door amongst a brightly painted mural. Once inside, patrons enter the striking lounge through heavy velvet curtains into a room full of high-backed armchairs and subtle violet tinted lighting. The uniformed bartenders keep the spirits at this James Beard-winning bar flowing, serving expertly made classic and creative cocktails, while the upscale bar bites satiate hungry patrons. Unlike other establishments, this bar and lounge restricts cell phone use, which makes it the perfect place to disconnect from technology and connect with your companions.

A landmark for jazz music in Chicago, Green Mill Jazz Club is a must-visit for aficionados of this genre. Established in 1907, it is steeped in history, with photographic testaments and artifacts dotting its walls. Back in the early 20th Century, this club was American gangster Al Capone's local haunt. Over the years, it retained its old-world charm and the aura of the 1940s with Art Deco interiors to its credit. On the menu are signature cocktails and spirits. This lounge plays host to jazz concerts by established and emerging musicians like the Sabertooth Jazz Quintet. Also, don't miss their popular Poetry Slam event.

This dive bar and beer garden is a place you have to visit for more than just one reason. The ambiance of Maria's is warm, intimate and laid back. The decor is made up of chandeliers made out of beer bottles and yellow lights. The bar serves over 475 different beers, which is a delight for beer connoisseurs. Come to just sit back and enjoy your drink.

Set in a 1940s gas station, Big Star pays homage to the honky tonk era of Bakersfield with hillbilly music played nightly and the bar brimming with single barrel bourbon, tequila, cocktail and beer. This late-night destination is also known for its Mexican street food influenced menu. Dig into their dishes like Taco de Panza, Taco Al Pastor, Taco de Pollo Pibil and The Walking Taco. Take a sip of drinks like Lone Star, Old Charter 101, Elijah Craig, Bakersfield Buck, Grievous Angel and Herradura Anejo. Cash only.

Buddy Guy, the guru of the electric guitar, is also the owner of this groovy club. Buddy Guy's Legends recreates the grungy feel of blues dives during the days when blues was just becoming popular. A favorite part of this bar is the hall of fame, a wall that has some of the greatest musical mementos in the city, like Grammy Awards of Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy as well as the greatest of all mementos, the collection of guitars belonging to BB King and John Lee Hooker. Therefore, this joint is much more than just a place to hang out and drink, it is a way of life, surrounded by the sweet sound of the blues and jazz. So if you're into music then this may just become your favorite watering hole!