- 3216 N. Sheffield Ave., Lake View
It's Cubs meets Caribbean at this kitschy Hawaiian hangout. Snag a table in front of the karaoke stage ((hopefuls croon every night of the week) and sample umbr... READ MORE
It's Cubs meets Caribbean at this kitschy Hawaiian hangout. Snag a table in front of the karaoke stage ((hopefuls croon every night of the week) and sample umbr... 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
Waterhouse Tavern & Grill is located at 3407 N. Paulina St., Chicago. READ MORE
Will's has the feel of a hunting lodge that's been plucked from Wisconsin's northwoods and dropped on a sleepy corner of Chicago's North Side. You'll easily spo... READ MORE
The relaxed atmosphere of this neighborhood tavern makes it a popular destination for Lakeview and Wrigleyville residents aged 25 and up whose social skills hav... 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
If you took your average neighborhood bar and crossed it with your typical sports pub, this Southport corridor watering hole would be the result. With more than... READ MORE
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... READ MORE
Owners for this Lakeview pub, including Irishman Martin Cournane, drew inspiration from fellow countryman Oscar Wilde: Look for traditional Victorian bars (whil... READ MORE
This casual Lakeview neighborhood bar serves up American comfort food to its patrons. Decorated with stained glass and vintage mirrors, the bar offers a selecti... READ MORE
With gleaming pine-paneled walls and ceiling, a steer skull staked to the wall and whirling overhead fans, this neighborhood tavern is reminiscent of a friendly... READ MORE
This casual, friendly Division Street bar specializes in all-American comfort food—big-portioned dishes such as pot roast with gravy, half-pound blue cheese-stu... READ MORE
This Wicker Park diner has trains on the brain. Decked-out like a 1950s railroad dining car and located beneath the Damen stop on the Blue Line, this snazzy spo... READ MORE
This garden-level Lakeview lounge gives a nod to its name with artwork from emerging local artists on the walls, rotating on a quarterly basis. A reasonably pri... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way ... READ MORE
The name is different, but the Reuben and spicy turkey sandwiches remain. The owners behind Southport Sandwich Company have completely renovated the Wrigleyvill... READ MORE
When you tire of hitting impersonal ultralounges, try this intimate Lakeview spot. It's decidely cozy and old-school, thanks to its friendly bartenders, small s... READ MORE
This Division Street pub stays busy pouring English and Irish imports alongside American craft brews. Instead of sharing a pitcher with your crew, go in on a 80... READ MORE
Head to this chic Lakeview bar and restaurant for seasonal small plates, charcuterie, cheese and hand-crafted cocktails. Go around the corner to Backwoods, a pi... READ MORE