- 829 N. State St., Gold Coast
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
Built in 1890, this building has played hosts to a handful of saloons before it became John Barleycorn, a well-loved neighborhood standby for Lincoln Parkers. M... READ MORE
Open since 1989, this flagship restaurant in Wicker Park is a neighborhood institution. Its central location, come-as-you-are, all-welcome-here atmosphere keeps... READ MORE
This late-night Lincoln Park lounge and dance club has a decidedly swanky look, from the sleek mahogany woodwork and comfy booths to the upscale neighborhood cl... READ MORE
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
The sequel to the historic Lincoln Park sports bar is a block south of Wrigley Field. The two-story restaurant is done in cherry and oak, with a mahogany bar an... READ MORE
At this friendly neighborhood bar in Lincoln Park, a long wooden bar runs the length of the room in the front and red vinyl booths line the walls in the rear. S... READ MORE
This quaint neighborhood wine bar in Andersonville recently uncorked next door to owner Laurie Petrushkevich's Ravenswood hair salon, Karma. Inside, the bar for... READ MORE
The name's the same but the owners have changed: The group behind Old Town's Spoon and Lincoln Park's Flounder's bought Elm Street in spring 2008. Located near ... 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 contemporary American Loop spot from the folks behind Bar Louie and One North draws a professional crowd for after-work drinks. The Loop location and spraw... READ MORE
If you like to hit the pipe -- we mean hookah pipe, of course -- this Lakeview spot is your place. It offers more than 70 types of shisha (that's hookah tobacco... READ MORE
This Irish-American West Loop pub has a warm and friendly feel, mixing old Chicago with ole Ireland. The menu includes options like fish and chips, corned beef ... READ MORE
Keep a close eye on your crew -- it's easy to get lost in this enormous tri-level River North rock bar and music venue from the Eat Well. Drink Better. group. O... READ MORE
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
Run by Former Rock Bottom brewer Pete Crowley and Sausagefest organizer John Neurauter, a den of dark wood, this West Loop brewpub – once the site of the Haymar... READ MORE
This massive River West bar has a rooftop deck with several decked-out rooms that give the impression you're a weekend guest at a modern summer estate. The slee... READ MORE
Under a light installation made of almost 10,000 wine glasses, dine on regional new American-influenced dishes like savory-sweet Alpine pizza, layered with gruy... READ MORE
This Mexican eatery near the Mag Mile serves cocktails and a selection of tacos, salads and small plates, like shrimp ceviche, baked cheese and chorizo and guac... READ MORE
Boasting a beer garden out back and several TVs to watch the game inside, this West Loop bar in the former Cafe Fresco space also has a menu of upscale bar food... READ MORE