THE WEST LOOP IS THE BEST LOOP
Fulton Market gate
THE ULTIMATE DESTINATION FOR FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
The West Loop & Fulton Market was Chicago’s meat-packing district until just 15 years ago, and is now Chicago’s hottest dining and nightlife hotspot. Inventive New American and global eateries line Randolph Street and Fulton Market, while Michelin Star restaurants beckon you for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. Pubs, bars, and live music venues dot the area, as do upscale boutiques, while Randolph Street Market sells vintage wares one weekend a month during the summertime. West Loop also boasts headquarters of companies like McDonald’s (global), Google (midwest), and SalesForce, drawing in a surge of new residents and visitors.
The area has become a hub of activity with an array of attractions including museums, lively street fairs during the summer months, frequent pop-up events, and an abundance of captivating art for everyone to explore.
As a worldwide culinary destination, celebrated for its young, innovative chefs, popping bars and clubs, and, of course, the people watching. From upscale steakhouses to atmospheric speakeasies and authentic international cuisines, the area is a top attraction for food aficionados from every corner of the globe. With its array of award-winning bars and restaurants, the West Loop reigns as an unrivaled hub of gastronomic excellence.
West Loop nightlife is top-notch, these days rivalling Old Town and River North. Head down to the Press Room for a cocktail before hitting up Kumiko, The Aviary or Lazy bird for a cocktail, and then Dance the night away at Good Night John Boy or head a little further out to Beauty Bar on Chicago in West Town.
Not a night owl? There’s plenty of shopping, too, and only a one mile walk all the way downtown to the lake.
A bartender mixes an old fashioned at the Press Room Chicago