- 9 W. Hubbard St., Near North
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... READ MORE
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
This slick sports bar (brought to you by Mod Construction's Karl Spektor and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams) really ups the ante on the West Loop's al... READ MORE
This masculine, upscale sports bar in River North is just steps away from the Merchandise Mart. The name gives a nod to the city's two major sports teams, plus ... READ MORE
Located on office-heavy Wacker Drive just east of the river, Primebar will feed and water hard-working locals from lunch until late -- make that late for the Lo... READ MORE
A bit of Vegas in the 'burbs, this off-track betting venue in the Golf Mill shopping center boasts 200 flat-screen TVs in addition to an all-day bar and grill. ... READ MORE
Expect a youngish crowd and plenty of activities to entertain at this former Highwood firehouse. Plasma TVs play sports all day while DJs and bands perform at n... READ MORE
Frankie J's on Broadway is back...sort of. The comedian chef partnered with a couple of club promoters to open The Spot in the former Frankie J's space in Uptow... READ MORE
This Elgin night spot sports exposed brick, bright aquariums and an expansive menu of cocktails, munchies and entrees. Snack on starters such as crab cakes with... READ MORE
This Humboldt Park hangout, long known as Black Beetle Bar & Grill, now sports a shortened name, a freshened-up interior and a sandwich and pizza-focused menu.... READ MORE
This Lakeview wine bar offers an atmosphere that's almost like home. Patrons can sink into leather sofas and relax by the fireplace, or get close and personal w... READ MORE
The menu here features entree choices like the mixed grill (with Parmesan-crusted filet, shrimp skewers and chicken breast), plus pasta choices like cheese ravi... READ MORE
Named after the mascot of Southern Illinois University, Saluki's is SIU's unofficial Chicago alumni headquarters. The bar opened in 1989 on Ohio St. and relocat... READ MORE
This multi-personality spot in a West Ridge strip mall serves up coffee, smoothies and sandwiches by day and fruity martinis, wine by the glass and prosecco spl... READ MORE
Four Corners Tavern Group (Kirkwood Bar & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill, Gaslight Bar & Grille, Brownstone Tavern & Grill and Sidebar Grille) knows what work... READ MORE
Pops for Champagne knows bubbly and jazz, and after nearly three decades on a tree-lined Lakeview street, owners Tom and Linda Verhey decided to bring the natio... READ MORE
Deftly walking the line between chain bar and Chicago staple, the Bar Louie in Hyde Park shares the best features of its brethren while absorbing the University... READ MORE