- 1367 W. Erie St., West Town
Irish owned-and-operated, this home-style haunt in West Town features traditional ethnic fare, and--of course--beer and whiskey. The decor is also very Gaelic, ... READ MORE
Irish owned-and-operated, this home-style haunt in West Town features traditional ethnic fare, and--of course--beer and whiskey. The decor is also very Gaelic, ... READ MORE
This West Town late-night spot on the corner of Grand and Ashland is a popular neighborhood watering hole and live music venue for rock n’ roll, rockabilly, blu... READ MORE
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... 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
The food and the ambiance strike a unique contrast at this Logan Square restaurant and lounge, a nighttime alter ego to Cafe con Leche, which serves breakfast a... READ MORE
The team behind Old Town Social -- including executive chef Jared Van Camp -- have opened this eatery in the former March location. Taking its name and style cu... READ MORE
This West Loop lounge offers a sizable selection of wine and champagne and a dozen beers on tap. Kick back on custom-made furniture and scan the walls for paint... READ MORE
Once known for its dive bar roots and affectionately known as Tuman's Alcohol Abuse Center, this Ukie Village spot reopened in early 2012 with a new chef, Monic... READ MORE
This lively pub cuts the blarney with nearly 20 draft beers and a menu of solid Irish and American fare ranging from corned beef and cabbage and lamb stew to po... READ MORE
This classy martini lounge and restaurant makes its home between 130-year-old exposed-brick walls. A full dinner menu offers steaks and Italian-American standar... READ MORE
This mega-sports entertainment complex brings a bit of Las Vegas-sized style to Aurora. Not only is the space a whopping 32,000 square feet (it used to house a ... READ MORE
The former Sweetwater space has new owners and a new name: Lusha's Restaurant and Bar. The menu has changed to casual instead of pricey, ditching steaks and lob... READ MORE
When venturing out to this Warehouse District locale, expect modern furniture with retro flair in an old freezer building made to look like the lobby of a Europ... READ MORE
Since new ownership took over the former George's Place location, CrossTown Pub & Grill has become a haven for video game players who like to show off their ski... READ MORE
Russ and Desiree Grant (Street Side, Northside) again teamed up with Michael Noone (their partner at Simone's) to open Boiler Room. Like its Pilsen sibling, the... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Curio) describes this two-story West Loop bar and eatery as a "rustic, rough, Frenchy divey bar." The ground floor feels more like a... READ MORE
This quirky neighborhood hangout comes to Logan Square courtesy of Mike Dyra and Joe Sabath, the former owners of Cleos in West Town and Bucktown. The decor is ... READ MORE
Offering an meat-intensive bar menu -- think duck and rabbit sausages -- the Aberdeen Tap provides West Town locals with a place to pair a hearty meal with a cr... READ MORE
This Ukrainian Village bar is an equal-opportunity sports spot – you’ll find baseball, basketball, football and hockey games broadcasted on 16 TVs, as long as i... READ MORE