- 4911 W. Diversey Ave., Belmont/Cragin
The Sportsman's Inn is just a bar for "regular blue-collar people," says owner Nick Gates. A jukebox, a few tables and the bar itself fill up the place. Out th... READ MORE
The Sportsman's Inn is just a bar for "regular blue-collar people," says owner Nick Gates. A jukebox, a few tables and the bar itself fill up the place. Out th... READ MORE
This BYOB hookah lounge in Lincoln Park offers nearly 100 flavors of shisha including strawberry margarita and banana split. The decor features bright orange, ... READ MORE
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park bar has one of the best lounging patios in the city. During warmer months, the tree-canopied space draws many crowds for dinner and drinks so ... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
This Irish bar-restaurant boasts a 53-foot main bar, nine 42-inch plasma TVs and a 4 a.m. liquor license. This Gold Coast spot is the sixth location of a pub es... READ MORE
In a phrase: tequila and Tex-Mex. That sums up the appeal of this establishment. Cactus plants abound at this bright, turquoise-and-yellow-hued establishment a... READ MORE
This bar and eatery inside the Sutton Place Hotel was once named The Whiskey, renamed Mexx Kitchen, and now has returned to its original name. Features a primo ... READ MORE
This piano bar exudes a more laid-back atmosphere than its neighbors. The intimate setting of small tables and scattered barstools complements the live music: u... READ MORE
Named after the Gibson martini (garnished with an onion), this steakhouse celebrates all things big and brawny. Says owner John Colletti: "We're known for big m... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
Bucking the hotel-lobby-as-living-room trend popularized by the W Hotel chain, the bar at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is removed from the activity of the co... READ MORE
Formerly known as Green Dolphin Street, this giant Lincoln Park spot boasts four rooms with five full-service bars, light shows and plenty of space on the dance... READ MORE