- 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights
Peggy Kinnane's is perhaps the most authentic Irish restaurant in the northwest suburbs. Derek Hanley, originally from Tipperary, Ireland, imported chairs, tile... READ MORE
Peggy Kinnane's is perhaps the most authentic Irish restaurant in the northwest suburbs. Derek Hanley, originally from Tipperary, Ireland, imported chairs, tile... READ MORE
Surprise, surprise, Small Bar isn't very large. But the tiny bar that could features a monstrous beer selection (120 varieties) and a menu worth looking into. I... READ MORE
Jun Bar has chucked its zen-like interior and bamboo accents for a more casual look and a new name: The Shambles. A chalkboard wall advertises beer on tap as we... READ MORE
This Wicker Park bar offers the ultimate recession buster: With every drink purchase comes a free 6-inch margherita pizza, which can be customized with your own... READ MORE
"Kickass bar + comfort food" is the catchphrase at this Southern-inspired spot, where bartenders will shake up mint julep martinis and Peachtree Pale Ale from A... READ MORE
A second location of Wrigleyville's German beerhall-inspired bar has taken over the shuttered Ledge Bar & Grill address. Expect a new facade, bar, furniture, th... READ MORE
Do you prefer your western shirts from Barneys? Your whiskeys from boutique distilleries? And your tacos with organic, sustainable ingredients? Yes? Then saddle... READ MORE
Smoke Daddy Rhythm and Blues, which opened in the summer of 1994, changed hands in 2005. Mike and Doug Dunlay, the cousins behind D.O.C. Wine Bar,Dunlays on the... READ MORE
Get your sporting events with a heaping side of good food at this neighborhood hang. If there's a game on, you can see it here. And if you like wings, you've co... READ MORE
Bargoers on Division Street come to Innjoy for beer and upscale bar food, plus cool beats by nightly DJs--don't be surprised to see a bit of dancing on Saturday... READ MORE
This mostly vegetarian (no farm, no fowl) Wicker Park restaurant serves up bar food with international flavor in an offbeat bicycle-themed atmosphere, which inc... READ MORE
Khiava Bar-lounge serves Italian appetizers and specializes in custom cocktails such as white cranberry cosmos, blueberry daiquiris and mojitos. There's also a ... 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
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
This slick Ukie Village bar and grill splits its sporty (there are a dozen flat-screen TVs) yet upscale personality across three levels. Dig into hearty comfort... 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
Tommy Nevin's Pub in Naperville may have the same menu of Irish comfort food as its Evanston counterpart, but it brings in the mid-30s crowd instead of college ... READ MORE
Located in the Des Plaines Golf Center, you'll find crowds in their late 20s to 50s at Club Casa Cafe coming straight off the course. The menu features casual e... READ MORE
Need a stiff drink? You're in good hands here. This dark wood-paneled Wicker Park pub is run by brothers Eric and Dan Palm, who have spent years serving locals ... READ MORE
Jason Freiman and Nick Podesta teamed up with Matt Eisler and Kevin Heisner to open this craft beer and sausage bar on the border of Wicker Park/Ukrainian Villa... READ MORE