- 22 W. Hubbard St., Near North
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... 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
More mature bargoers head to this nearly 7,000-square-foot, two-level lounge. Settle into the upstairs bar as musicians tickle the ivories, or head downstairs f... READ MORE
Designed to feel like a penthouse party at your coolest friend's posh pad, this indoor-outdoor bar hopes to evoke a cocktail-party vibe. Outside, expect a glass... 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
New ownership took over the 38-year-old Polk Street Pub in 2009, adding a little more fun to the popular haunt of the Financial District after work crowd. While... READ MORE
The Lodge Management group, which owns 11 bars in the area, bills Streeters as ''The Greatest Bar Below Earth.'' By far the lowest-key bar among the Lodge offer... READ MORE
There aren't too many places to get a filet mignon at three in the morning, but this congenial Irish-themed restaurant/bar fits the bill. A white stucco exterio... READ MORE
Maybe it's the soft-edged oil paintings of nude women hanging on the walls, but this looks like the kind of bar the man who reads Playboy would have hung out in... READ MORE
Overall it's your typical neighborhood pub, with Bulls, Bears and baseball on television, friendly bartenders and cushy places to sit. But there's history here ... READ MORE
This River North after work and nightspot bridges the gap between a neighborhood bar and a club. This is the place to try a new martini -- there are 40 to choos... READ MORE
Recently revamped with a Prohibition-era feel, this cozy neighborhood bar offers classic barrel-aged scotch and whiskey cocktails, eight beers on tap and live e... READ MORE
This pub boasts 95 hand-crafted beers--25 on draft and the rest in bottles--including Sierra Nevada, Anchor Liberty Ale and Dead Guy Ale. Our current favorite: ... READ MORE
Just a stone's throw from some of Chicago's hottest restaurants and clubs, Excalibur is one of the largest nightclubs in the city. With more than 60,000 square ... READ MORE
Tuck into classic American burger-and-beer fare at this neighborhood tavern, which offers daily food and drink specials. READ MORE
Premium wines, champagnes and spirits are offered, plus a specialty martini menu. The seasonal outdoor terrace offers garden seating and occasional live music. READ MORE
This is the first U.S. venture for the owners, who already own bars, clubs and hotels in Ireland, the U.K. and Spain. The space (formerly occupied by Tonic 661 ... READ MORE
This South Loop lounge, adorned with 30-foot high ceilings and reclaimed wood floors, puts a focus on classic craft cocktails. Patrons can pull up a seat at the... READ MORE