Chicago Bars & Clubs

Group party rooms

Group party rooms

These new bars are ready to host your holiday shindig

Inside: Lincoln Hall

Inside: Lincoln Hall

Get to know Schubas’ new concert hall in the former 3 Penny

'Hood hangs

3 new low-key bars

Meet the new watering holes vying for your attention

Coffeehouse bars

Coffeehouse bars

5 spots to double up with coffee and booze

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The Buzz From Readers Like You

tanisha25 wrote about Sound-Bar

i had a great time at the sound-bar! my girls and i went there for the first time oct.31, 2009 and we had a blast! they had great mu...

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KimD wrote about Wise Fools Pub

walked into this bar one day on a total whim and ended up staying there for the rest of the afternoon/night. Got to meet the bar's ...

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gridger wrote about Lawlor's Bar

Fine place to go to if you are looking for a lot of noise and young people. Not a pace for the older set. Its dark, loud, and some...

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Prepare to fall hard for this season’s crop of new bars and restaurants

Best Bartender 2009 Best Bartender 2009

Follow our 6th annual competition from beginning to end

Best wings in Chicago Best wings in Chicago

Who won the most votes in our week-long poll?

CRITICS' REVIEWS

Inside: Old Town Social

Inside: Old Town Social

By Lisa Arnett and M. Kathleen Pratt
Old Town Social - 455 North - Chicago, IL

Destination-worthy Old Town Social is more than just a ’hood hang

Inside: The Rocking Horse

Inside: The Rocking Horse

By Lisa Arnett
The Rocking Horse - 2535 Milwaukee - Chicago, IL

High Dive's sibling is looking good in Logan Square

Inside: The Bad Apple

Inside: The Bad Apple

By Lisa Arnett
The Bad Apple - 4300 Lincoln - Chicago, IL

This North Center newbie is winning over locals with ample burgers and beer

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Today's Bar & Club Events

  • Open mic night Lucky Number Grill - 1931 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Bucktown/Wicker Park
  • Santiago Smart Bar - 3730 N. Clark St. - Wrigleyville
  • International Day VLive - 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Logan Square
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new year's eve

Chicago New Year's Eve Guide

New Year's Eve Guide

Your ultimate where-to-party guide to ring in '09

Brew cruise

Brew cruise

Hop in the car and point your compass toward one of these 3 brewery tours

The Countdown

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The scoop on coming-soon spots, from Cole's to The Rec Room

Cocktail central

Feeling thirsty?

Feeling thirsty?

Read up on the best...
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Random acts of greatness

Check out our latest obsessions!

Check out our latest obsessions!

Here's what we're loving this week, from alfresco Italian to juicy burgers.

Most emailed Bar & Club items in the last 7 Days

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Holiday guide

Chicago holiday season guide

Chicago holiday season guide

Your '09 guide to Thanksgiving and Christmas parties and pictures

Recession Guide

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Low on cash?

Save cash with dollar drinks, $20 dinners for two and more

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