BARS/CLUBS
5TH PROVINCE PUB: Includes complimentary appetizers, party favors, champagne toast at midnight, dancing and sing-a-longs and the music of Dal Riada. 7 p.m. Dec. 31; $15-$20. 5th Province Pub, 4626 N. Knox Ave. 773-282-7035.
2003 X-TREME NEW YEAR’S EVE: X-Treme Productions presents live entertainment featuring Wild Fire and deejays Billy the Kid, Tony 2 Much, Stixx, Hitman and Teri Bristol. Grab drinks at the 500-pound ice bar or hit the complimentary buffet. Champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $125. Tickets: www.x-tremepro.com. Moretti’s, 1645 W. Jackson Blvd. 312-850-0208.
THE ANTI-BLACK-TIE EVENT: This non-posh New Year’s Eve party includes all-you-can-eat pizza, salad and dessert, plus a house beer, wine and champagne toast at midnight. 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $45-$55. Piece, 1927 W. North Ave. 773-772-4422.
ALUMNI CLUB: Includes buffet, party favors and a balloon drop, video countdown and DJ M-Pulse. VIP package includes open bar from 7-10 p.m. and more. 6 p.m. Dec. 31; $40-$65. Alumni Club, 871 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg. 847-397-3100.
ALUMNI CLUB CRYSTAL LAKE: Features a video countdown, giant balloon drop, party favors, a deejay and dancing plus a WXLC 102.3 FM trip giveaway. 7 p.m. Dec. 31; $10. Alumni Club, 800 S. Illinois Highway 31, Crystal Lake. 815-356-6000.
ALUMNI CLUB GOLD COAST: Includes a video countdown, party favors and DJ Rhythm. Dec. 31; $10. Alumni Club, 15 W. Division St. 773-774-9308.
ARTFUL DODGER: Includes DJ Mike Rytie and dancing plus a champagne toast at midnight. Dec. 31; $2. Artful Dodger Pub, 1734 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-6859.
BAR CELONA–LINCOLN PARK: Includes an open bar, full tapas menu, midnight champagne toast, party favors, cash prize giveaways and deejay. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$70. Bar Celona, 948 W. Armitage Ave. 773-871-8123.
BAR CELONA–WRIGLEYVILLE: Includes an open bar, full tapas menu, midnight champagne toast, party favors, cash prizes and music. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$70. Bar Celona, 3474 N. Clark St. 773-244-8000.
BAR LOUIE–NAPERVILLE: Includes an open bar until midnight, deejay and dancing, food buffet, party favors, balloon drop and champagne toast. $2 drink specials after midnight. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $50-$75. Bar Louie, 22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. 630-983-1600.
BAR LOUIE–WHEELING: Includes an open bar, food buffet, deejay, party favors and champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $50. Bar Louie, 913 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. 847-279-1199.
BAR LOUIE–WRIGLEYVILLE: Includes an open bar, food buffet, champagne toast at midnight and an open deejay station where guests can play their favorite CDs. 10 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$75. Bar Louie, 3545 N. Clark St. 773-296-2500.
THE BIG BANG: Spundae and Another Level present three rooms of deejays and dancing, including BT, Ferry Corsten, Mixin’ Marc, Bam Bam and Mazi, plus balloon drop and champagne toast. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $40-$100. Odeum, 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park. 773-586-6346.
BIG WIG: Includes complimentary cocktails, buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, deejays Hi Roki and Gene Farris. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. Big Wig, 1551 W. Division St. 773-235-9100.
BIRD’S NEST: Includes complimentary cocktails, food buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors, local deejay and more. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Bird’s Nest, 2500 N. Southport Ave. 773-472-1502.
BOSTON BLACKIE’S: Open bar, appetizer buffet, deejay entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$100. Tickets: www.signmeup.com/16587. Boston Blackie’s, 120 S. Riverside Plaza. 312-636-9355.
BUDDIES’: 15th annual champagne toast party with hats and noisemakers. Dec. 31; No cover. Buddies’, 3301 N. Clark St. 773-477-4006.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS: All-you-can-eat-and-drink party package. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $50. Buffalo Wild Wings, 2464 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-868-9453.
BUTTERFIELD 8: Includes an open bar, appetizer and dinner buffet, champagne toast at midnight and party favors. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. Butterfield 8, 713 N. Wells St. 312-397-9815.
CANS: Includes open bar, dinner buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and a deejay. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. Cans, 1640 N. Damen Ave. 773-227-2277.
CHROMIUM: Includes an open bar 8-11 p.m., buffet, midnight balloon drop, party favors and deejays spin house, hip-hop, reggae and old school jams. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $45-$55. Chromium, 817 W. Lake St. 312-666-7230.
CIRCUIT NIGHTCLUB: Deejays Paul Meyers and Kid X-Site. Midnight toast and balloon drop. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $15-$25. Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St. 773-325-2233.
CRISTAL: Includes a video countdown, party favors and a deejay spinning dance hits. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $10. Cristal, 1701 Golf Rd., Rolling Meadows. 847-952-8555.
CUBBY BEAR: Lovehammers and Strain Busy Sky perform, open bar (domestic drafts, well drinks, wine and soda) from 8-10 p.m., champagne toast at midnight. 7 p.m. (Bands start at 10 p.m.) Dec. 31; $50. Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St. 773-327-1662, 312-559-1212.
CUBBY BEAR–NORTH: Includes music by Mike and Joe, open bar from 8-10 p.m., food buffet, party favors and champagne toast at midnight. 10:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $50. Cubby Bear, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. 847-541-4700, 312-559-1212.
D’VINE: An early dinner package includes a four-course degustation menu with a glass of red or white wine. For an additional $65-$75 guests can ring in the New Year with a late party featuring an open bar, champagne and deejays spinning house and trip-hop. 5 p.m. (dinner package), 10:30 p.m. (bar package) Dec. 31; $55-$75. D’Vine Restaurant, 1950 W. North Ave. 773-235-5700.
DEJA VU: Includes an open bar until midnight and party favors, plus DJ Ed Vantage. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $20. Reservations required. Deja Vu, 2624 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-871-0205.
DOMAINE: A European/South American “White Party” atmosphere features all white decor from floor to ceiling, roving hair and make-up artists, costumed staff and entertainers. A deejay spins samba and rhumba, dance and classic disco. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $25-$250. Varies per time/package. Reservations recommended. Domaine, 1045 N. Rush St. 312-397-1045.
DUKE O’BRIEN’S: Includes music by Modern Day Romeo and Nobody. Dinner buffet, open bar, champagne toast and party favors. Dec. 31; $65. Duke O’Brien’s, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake. 815-356-9980.
DURTY NELLIES: Includes music by Local H, open bar, champagne toast and party favors. 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $55. Durty Nellies, 55 N. Bothwell St., Palatine. 847-358-9150.
EARLY NEW YEAR’S EVE IRISH CELEBRATION: Celtic countdown with the Chicago Rovers and Whitey O’Day, Irish dinner buffet, champagne toast and party favors. 4 p.m. Dec. 31; $6. Kids free. Extra charge for buffet. Durty Nellies, 55 N. Bothwell St., Palatine. 847-358-9150.
ELBO ROOM: Includes open bar, champagne toast, noise makers and hats and DJ Tony Healy. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $55-$65. Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-549-5549.
ELEGANT DEBAUCHERY 2003: Two options include a four-course dinner prepared by chef Alfredo Lima and a late-night party with open bar, DJ Eric Ross, party favors and a midnight toast. 5 p.m. (dinner), 9 p.m. (late-night party) Dec. 31; $75-$95. Narcisse, 710 N. Clark St. 312-787-2675.
EXCALIBUR: Includes a video countdown, balloon drops, party favors, open bar and dinner buffet packages. Deejays Slim, Katfish, Pat Mann and Laura B in Club X. 7 p.m. Dec. 31; $35-$125. Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn St. 312-266-1944, 312-559-1212.
FAMOUS FREDDIE’S ROADHOUSE: Includes a video countdown, party favors and DJ Ryan Hagen. Dec. 31; $5. Famous Freddie’s, 510 Park St., Fox Lake. 847-587-9677.
FIZZ: Includes an open bar, appetizers, DJ Harsh spinning dance, plus champagne toast and party favors. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $80-$95. Fizz Bar & Grill, 3220 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-348-6088.
FUTURE-FORWARD.03 PART II: Part two of this New Year’s Eve party mirrors the Marriott event with deejays shuttled between locations. Join John Curley, Teri Bristol, Psycho Bitch and Mark Centenial in the Grand Ballroom, Martin “Boogieman” Luna and Jimmie Page in the VIP area, plus five hours of open bar, appetizers, vegetables, pasta, stir fry station and more. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $80-$125. Tickets: tickets.com. Renaissance Chicago Hotel, 1 W. Wacker Drive. 800-955-5566.
FUTURE-FORWARD.03: Deejays Martin “Boogieman” Luna, John Curley, Chris Walsh and Terri Bristol, two ballrooms, two levels open to general admission, five hours of open bar, hors d’oeuvres, vegetables, pasta, midnight champagne toast, coffee service and party favors. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $80-$125. Tickets: tickets.com. Marriott Hotel, 540 N. Michigan Ave. 312-836-0100.
THE GAYEST NEW YEAR’S PARTY: DJ Joe Gauthreaux and performance by Circuit Mom, party favors, balloon drop and champagne toast. Open bar package available. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $50-$100. Tickets: ticketweb.com. Crobar, 1543 N. Kingsbury St. 312-413-7000.
GHOST BAR: Includes buffet until 11 p.m., champagne, dancing and entertainment. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Ghost Bar, 440 W. Randolph St. 312-575-9900.
GOOD LIFE: Includes a limited open bar from 9-10:30 p.m., party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $30. VIP tickets also available. Dragon Room, 809 W. Evergreen Ave. 312-751-2900, 312-559-1212.
GOOSE’S: Includes a grand buffet with roast pig, ham, smoked salmon, jumbo shrimp, crab legs, pasta, vegetable trays, salads, desserts and more, plus an open bar. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Wild Goose, 4265 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-281-7112.
GRAMERCY: South Beach-style lounge with booth seating, two bars and waterfalls behind the bar. Includes open bar from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., a buffet, champagne fountain with chocolate-covered strawberries and a deejay playing hip-hop, house, R&B and other favorites of 2002. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. The Gramercy, 2438 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-477-8880.
HEY SUSHI: Includes all-you-can-eat sushi and cooked dishes, open bar, DJ Mig, midnight champagne toast and party favors. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $85-$95. Hey Sushi, 2630 N. Clark St. 773-248-3900.
HUNT CLUB: Includes a buffet, champagne toast, deejay, dancing and party favors. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $20. The Hunt Club, 1100 N. State St. 312-988-7887.
JAKE’S: Includes complimentary dinner buffet, open bar, champagne toast and deejay. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $45-$50. Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, 41 E. Superior St. 312-266-0400.
JAMWIRE: Includes an open bar, appetizers, live music by MER, a deejay and dancing, champagne toast and party favors. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $100-$130. Tickets: jamwire.com. Bone Daddy, 551 N. Ogden Ave. 312-226-6666.
JOE’S BAR: Includes premium open bar from 9 p.m.-2 a.m., buffet, champagne toast at midnight, party favors and live music by Only Infinity and Hairbanger’s Ball. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $90-$100. Joe’s, 940 W. Weed St. 312-337-3486.
JOHN BARLEYCORN–LINCOLN PARK: Includes an open bar, full dinner buffet until 11 p.m., deejays, dancing, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. John Barleycorn, 658 W. Belden Ave. 773-348-8899.
JOHN BARLEYCORN–WRIGLEYVILLE: Includes an open bar, deejays and dancing, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. John Barleycorn, 658 W. Belden Ave. 773-348-8899.
KATACOMB: Includes an open bar, appetizers, DJ Emo, party favors and a champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Katacomb, 1909 N. Lincoln Park West. 773-230-3333.
KNOCK OUT’S: Includes open bar from 10 p.m.-2 a.m., appetizer buffet, champagne toast, party favors, a deejay and dancing. Breakfast buffet begins at 1:30 a.m. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Knock Out’s, 325 N. Jefferson St. 312-287-9864.
LE PASSAGE: Includes an open premium bar, appetizers, party favors, a midnight champagne toast, two deejays and two party rooms. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. Le Passage, 937 N. Rush St. 312-255-0022.
LION HEAD PUB: Deejays spin on both floors, party favors and a video countdown to midnight. Package deal includes open bar and food buffet from 7-10 p.m. 7 p.m. Dec. 31; $20-$40. Lion Head Pub / The Apartment, 2251 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-348-5100.
LINCOLN STATION: Includes an open bar, appetizer buffet, champagne toast, deejays, dancing and party favors. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Lincoln Station, 2432 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-472-8100.
LYONS DEN: Stripped For Parts plays at 10 p.m., WHT plays at midnight. Includes a champagne toast and party favors. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $7. Lyons Den, 1934 W. Irving Park Rd. 773-871-3757.
MARTYRS’: Includes live music by Funkadesi, open bar, buffet with Indian and Japanese cuisine, champagne at midnight. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-404-9869.
MODA: Includes open bar until midnight, hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast, house, hip-hop and international music. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $85. Moda, 25 W. Hubbard St. 312-670-2200.
MULLEN’S: Includes an open bar, food and live bands. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $40-$50. Mullen’s Sports Bar and Grill, 7301 N. Western Ave. 773-465-2113.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH WITH THE HAT GUYS: Includes live music, appetizer buffet, open bar and champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $95-$105. Coyle’s Tippling House, 2843 N. Halsted St. 773-528-7569.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH SUSIE DOBBS: Includes a dinner buffet, late-night breakfast buffet, video countdown, party favors, deejay spinning dance hits and a live country music performance at 9:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Dec. 31; $15-$25. Cadillac Ranch, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. 630-830-7200.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH X-SIDE: Includes a live music performance, video countdown, party favors and a deejay spinning dance hits. Dec. 31; $10. Famous Freddie’s-Mt. Prospect, 1799 S. Busse Rd., Mt. Prospect. 847-593-2200.
OASIS ONE-SIXTY: Includes seven-course dinner buffet. Open bar for eight hours, champagne toast, balloon drop, late-night breakfast buffet, live music by No One, deejays spinning until 4 a.m. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$75. Oasis One-Sixty, 160 Joe Orr Rd., Chicago Heights. 708-756-0600, 312-559-1212.
PASHA: Includes champagne dinner buffet featuring appetizers, filet mignon and more, party favors and open bar until 11:30 p.m., deejays and dancing. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. Pasha, 642 N. Clark St. 312-397-0100.
P.J. CLARKE’S: A pub-style casual evening featuring a deejay, balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight . 6 p.m. Dec. 31; No cover. P.J. Clarke’s, 1204 N. State St. 312-664-1650.
REDNOFIVE: Party on two floors with a premium open bar (9 p.m.-1 a.m.), appetizer buffet, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $80-$100. Rednofive, 440 N. Halsted St. 312-733-6699.
RITCHIE’S: Includes party favors, buffet, open bar from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. and midnight champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $30. Ritchie’s Limited, 2748 W. 59th St. 773-776-4402.
RIVE GAUCHE: Includes complimentary premium drinks and appetizers. 10 p.m. Dec. 31; $40. Rive Gauche, 306 N. Halsted St. 312-738-9971.
ROARING ’20S NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: A theme party with ’20s decor, party favors, DJ Hoghead, open bar, midnight champagne toast, all-you-can-eat buffet with seafood, sushi, gourmet sandwiches, desserts and more. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Reservations required. Hog Head McDunna’s Bar and Grill, 1505 W. Fullerton Pkwy. 773-929-0944.
ROCK BOTTOM: Includes a dinner and dessert buffet until 11:30 p.m., champagne toast at midnight, open bar, deejay spinning dance music, party favors and more. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $65-$75. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 1 W. Grand Ave. 312-755-1677.
SAM MAGUIRE’S: Includes a steak dinner, open bar, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and live music by Brothers in Arms. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Reservations required. Sam Maguire’s Irish Pub, 39 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park. 708-460-1771.
SINIBAR: Includes complimentary drinks and appetizers, champagne toast at midnight and DJ Tone B Nimble. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $100. Discounts available. Sinibar Room, 1540 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-278-7797.
SPIN: Includes an open bar, party favors, food buffet, a champagne toast, DJ Peter Mavrik and VJ Terp. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$75. Spin, 800 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-7711.
SPY BAR: Andrew Vonn spins house, trance and hip-hop, open bar from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., champagne toast, party favors and a gift-filled balloon drop. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $50. Advance tickets required. Spy Bar, 646 N. Franklin St. 312-587-8779.
STUDIO 54: Includes live music by Libido Funk Circus, an open bar, food buffet, champagne toast and deejay. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $60-$70. North Beach Chicago, 1551 N. Sheffield Ave. 312-266-7842.
SUBTERRANEAN: Three-story party features live music by Abstract Giants and Tabakin, DJ Trew spinning Motown, funk and old school, party favors, a champagne toast and more. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $65. Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave. 773-278-6600.
SWANK SOIREE: Features deejays Andre Harris and Vic from the “Mixmasters Team” in the Starlite Room, plus an open bar, appetizers, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $100-$135. Swank, 710 N. Wells St. 773-330-7531.
T’S: Includes live entertainment with Karen and Narciso, a buffet dinner from 9-11 p.m. and champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $25-$55. T’s Restaurant and Bar, 5025 N. Clark St. 773-784-6000.
TRANSIT: Open bar from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at midnight and deejays Martin “Boogieman” Luna, Goose, Chris Tomasone, Flipside and Jayfunk. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Transit, 1431 W. Lake St. 312-559-1212.
TSUNAMI: Hosts Mark Coleman, Joe David, Robert Holender and Steven Song with DJ Gary Grant, champagne toast, sushi and Pan-Asian buffet, premium cocktails, wine and beer. 10 p.m. Dec. 31; $110-$130. Tickets: www.nye2003.org. Tsunami, 1160 N. Dearborn St. 312-642-9911.
VISION: Deejays Double J, Laura B and Solange spin, video countdown, balloon drop, party favors and four club environments. 7 p.m. Dec. 31; $35-$125. Open bar and dinner buffet packages. Vision, 640 N. Dearborn St. 312-266-1944, 312-559-1212.
VOODOO NIGHTCLUB: Includes two-hour open bar, party favors and buffet; midnight countdown. DJ Paul Curtis spins. 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $15-$55. Voodoo Nightclub, 601 Mall Drive, Schaumburg. 847-969-1602.
WHITE STAR: Deejays Structure and Mike Z, a champagne toast, party favors and balloon drop, plus private rooms with hosted bars for an additional charge. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $30-$50; $85-$125 (private party access). White Star Lounge, 225 W. Ontario St. 312-440-3223.
THE WILD HARE: Complimentary champagne, party favors and appetizers, Flex Crew and Dub Dis perform. 8 p.m. Dec. 31; $20. Wild Hare, 3530 N. Clark St. 773-327-4273.
XIPPO: Includes an open bar, buffet, deejays and a champagne toast. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $75. Xippo, 3759 N. Damen Ave. 773-517-3209.
ZELLA: Includes an open bar until 1:30 a.m., appetizers, champagne toast, party favors, a guest deejay and a heated tent covering the back patio. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31; $85-$95. Zella’s, 1983 N. Clybourn. 773-301-2626.
ZENTRA: Gene Farris, with deejays B&R Project, Sativa, Justin Long, Tobias and PNS. Appetizers and open bar from 9 p.m.-midnight. 9 p.m. Dec. 31; $65-$75. Zentra, 923 W. Weed St. 312-787-0400.
