Most popular bars
Check out this week's most-clicked bars and clubs
September 8, 2009
Big Star
1531 N. Damen Ave. - ChicagoThe owners of Danny's Tavern and other prolific local spots are behind this alfresco-focused bar in the former Pontiac address.
Old Town Social
455 W. North Ave. - ChicagoThe neighborhood's fancy-but-not-flashy hotspot.
VLive
2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. - ChicagoThis live music venue and nightclub resides above Fuego in Logan Square.
Sweetwater
225 N. Michigan Ave. - ChicagoMichigan Avenue bar and grill from the owners of Wicker Park's The Boundary
Cuvee
308 W. Erie St. - ChicagoRiver North club and ultra-lounge specializing in champagne cocktails
LaSalle Power Co.
500 N. La Salle St. - ChicagoKeep a close eye on your crew -- it's easy to get lost in this enormous tri-level River North rock bar and music venue from the Eat Well Drink Better group.
Bull & Bear
431 N. Wells St. - ChicagoThe guys from hot spot Stone Lotus are behind this stock market-themed sports bar in River North.
New Line Tavern
201 N. Clinton St. - ChicagoWest Loop bar and grill from the owners of Daily Bar & Grill
Double A
108 W. Kinzie St. - ChicagoSmall and exclusive cocktail lounge located below Mercadito
The Shrine
2109 S. Wabash Ave. - ChicagoThis South Loop club-lounge combo rocks on in the former Chicago Legends space.
WestEnd Bar & Grill
1326 W. Madison St. - ChicagoThis West Loop bar and restaurant is brought to you by the Four Corners Tavern Group, which is also behind Kirkwood Bar & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill, Gaslight Bar & Grille, Brownstone Tavern & Grill and Sidebar Grille.
