Located in the western suburb of Bartlett, the Cadillac Ranch offers a chic country hideaway in the Windy City. The club is open seven days a week, and plays both current and classic country hits for two-steppin’ on the dance floor.
On Friday nights, guests can enjoy free dance lessons ranging from the Two Step to the West Coast Swing. Weekends come to a close with the Sunday Night Stampede, featuring music, dancing, drinks and a buffet for one affordable price. While boots and cowboy hats are welcome, keep in mind that the dress code here prohibits T-shirts, sports attire and baseball caps.
Cadillac Ranch
1175 West Lake St.
Bartlett, IL 60103-1528
(630) 830-7200
The Sundance Saloon has been a Chicago-area mainstay for decades, and is one of the largest country western dance clubs in the area. The 62,000 square foot club is housed on two levels, and features a house DJ, 4,000 square foot dance floor and ample space for live music. The Sundance Saloon sponsors live concerts by country music’s biggest stars, from Rascal Flatts and Dierks Bentley to Keith Urban and Sugarland. Singles and couples country dance lessons are also offered at the Sundance Saloon.
Sundance Saloon
300 Lakehurst Rd.
Waukegan, IL 60085-6602
(847) 887-0858
sundancesaloon.com
Neon Moon, which is located in Mundelein, IL, caters to the tried-and-true country fans looking for an authentic country dancehall. You won’t hear any rap, rock or pop at Neon Moon. What you will hear are the biggest hits of country music today as well as the best classic country music. The club features two dance floors and two bars, and free line dancing lessons are offered Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturday.
Neon Moon
2061 W. Maple Ave. (Rte. 176)
Mundelein, IL 60060-9511
(847) 566-5668
theneonmoon.com
Kick up your boots and join in with the boys of Charlie’s Chicago. As one of the Windy City’s most unique gay bars, Charlie’s truly is a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. Drop by on a Monday or Friday for country dance lessons, or show off your twang during karaoke nights on Tuesdays and Sundays. Friday and Saturday nights boast the best country music in Chicago, plus you’ll be able to dance holes through your boots until the wee hours with the after hours all-genre dance.
Charlie’s Chicago
3726 North Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60613-4105
(773) 871-8887
charlieschicago.com