- 2500 N. Southport Ave., Lincoln Park
Imagine some fraternity brothers dreaming up a bar from the basement of their frat house--what they'd probably come up with is something like Bird's Nest, furni... READ MORE
Imagine some fraternity brothers dreaming up a bar from the basement of their frat house--what they'd probably come up with is something like Bird's Nest, furni... READ MORE
Lots of bars slap a name like ''O'Reilly's'' on the door, put Guinness on tap and call themselves Irish. This Lincoln Park pub, though, is authentically Celtic.... 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
The former Toasted Ox (which before that, was Lucille's) in Lincoln Park has been renamed Dillinger's. The antique wooden bar back has been preserved, but new V... READ MORE
Added interior details, more space and plasma screen TVs welcome back Lincoln Park neighborhood regulars after the tap was closed for construction. Despite chan... READ MORE
Overtly fireman-focused, this Irish pub is a well-loved local hangout for many professionals and Chicago firemen alike. Check out vintage photos, fire-alarm box... READ MORE
This multi-level River North nightclub aims to create a global music scene. DJs spin house, trance, techno, progressive and hip hop to a tourist-heavy crowd of ... READ MORE
What does this spot have that other entries in the River North sports lounge category -- Bull & Bear, Theory and District, to name a few -- don't have? A late-n... READ MORE
Pampering and partying go hand in hand at this 5,000-square-foot, late-night "liquor spa." Hotshot New York designers outfitted the space with a 60-foot water w... READ MORE
Tucked onto a residential street in Lincoln Park, State is not named after State Street, Ohio State or any state for that matter; management tells us it refers ... READ MORE
Located in the sleek, luxurious James Hotel, this anchor to the south end of Rush Street provides an intimate alternative to the typical nightlife options. J Ba... READ MORE
This friendly Old Town neighborhood spot just steps from Second City promises American pub fare that’s a little more upscale that the average bar. Case in point... 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 45-seat Euro-style wine bar near Park West in Lincoln Park is the brainchild of father-and-son team Tom and Christopher Barkulis, who envisioned an intimat... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
This latest creation from Four Corners Tavern Group (Schoolyard, Gaslight, West End and others) in Lincoln Park has all the features the family of neighborhood ... READ MORE
Look for lots of naughty schoolgirls serving drinks at this after-school detention-themed club on Division Street. The club took over the space that was once Ba... READ MORE
Zero Gravity is located at 22w613 75th St., Naperville. READ MORE
This five-level nightclub is in the Excalibur space, spanning more than 60,000 square feet and featuring local and national DJs. Find a craft pub and eatery ser... READ MORE
A bar with an old-timey Vegas feel and a pool table in the back. Mixers, highballs and a selection of taps are available for purchase. READ MORE