PRESIDENTIAL DISTRICT!

Hyde Park Party Bus Service

Home to the University of Chicago and the Obamas. Hyde Park is intellectual, diverse, and surprisingly fun. From jazz clubs to dive bars, this South Side gem has character you won't find anywhere else.

Top Hyde Park Venues

The Promontory

Music Venue

Live music, restaurant, rooftop

Woodlawn Tap

Historic Dive

University institution since 1948

Jimmy's

Dive Bar

Classic college bar, cheap drinks

The Cove

Lounge

Jazz, cocktails, intimate setting

Falcon Inn

Cocktail Bar

Craft cocktails, speakeasy vibes

Seven Ten

Bowling & Bar

Bowling, beer, good times

Bar Cargo

Wine Bar

Natural wines, small plates

Virtue

Restaurant & Bar

Southern food, great cocktails

Popular Party Routes

Obama Trail

4 hours

See the presidential neighborhood and experience Hyde Park's best spots

Obama House (photo)PromontoryVirtueFalcon Inn

UChicago Classics

4 hours

Experience the bars that UChicago students have loved for decades

Woodlawn TapJimmy'sSeven TenPromontory

Culture & Cocktails

5 hours

Combine world-class museums with Hyde Park's best bars

Museum of Science & IndustryBar CargoThe CovePromontory

Best Times to Party

Best Days: Thursday through Saturday
Peak Hours: 8 PM - 1 AM
Season: Year-round, summer is great for rooftop at Promontory
Events: University events, cultural festivals, 57th Street Art Fair

Hyde Park FAQ

Can we see Obama's house?

Yes! We can drive by the Obama residence on Greenwood Avenue. Security means you can't get close, but it's great for photos from the street and a unique Chicago experience.

What's the vibe at Woodlawn Tap?

It's been the quintessential UChicago dive bar since 1948. Cash only, cheap pitchers, and walls covered in decades of university memories. A must-visit for the authentic experience.

Is Hyde Park far from downtown?

It's about 20-25 minutes south via Lake Shore Drive. The drive along the lake is beautiful, and we can incorporate it into your party bus experience.

What events work well in Hyde Park?

University reunions, alumni gatherings, and groups wanting something different from typical Chicago nightlife. It's also perfect for culture buffs hitting museums during the day and bars at night.

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Experience the intellectual South Side and Obama's neighborhood.