LumenChicago is a bar and lounge located about eight blocks from the Presidential Towers. The club bills itself as one that appeals to Chicago's sophisticated urban crowd and it features music like deep house and acid jazz. The bar serves cocktails, champagne and other spirits with drink specials like $5 Corzo and Jameson shots. The club is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and table reservations are available for most Friday and Saturday night events. Admittance for events in early 2011 started at $10.
The Underground Chicago is an upscale nightclub located about a mile from the Presidential Towers. The club bills itself as the place to see the who's who of celebrities, international DJs and other big names. The club's theme is intended to reflect a military hideaway, with artillery cases as cocktail tables and more. The club is open Thursdays through Sunday, and in early 2011 there was a $20 cover charge with drinks starting around $12. Table reservations are also available.
The Victor Hotel Chicago is a hotel-themed nightclub located about eight blocks from the Presidential Towers. The club bills itself as one that serves older clients with a lobby-lounge look. The club has a quieter atmosphere and caters to 30-somethings, and its owner operated the Shelter, a famous mega-club in the 1990s. Drink costs started at $9 in early 2011, with bottle service available. Entire rooms can be reserved for groups. The club also serves dinner, and is open every evening.
Cactus Bar & Grill is a large sports bar in Chicago's financial district, and it's located about nine blocks from the Presidential Towers. The club caters to brokers, bankers, lawyers and locals in the South Loop area. The bar is open seven days a week, starting at 11 a.m., and serves lunch and dinner. The bar offers specials nightly, with drinks starting at $3 in early 2011. Reservations are available and the bar offers special events during sporting events.