- 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... READ MORE
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... READ MORE
The food and the ambiance strike a unique contrast at this Logan Square restaurant and lounge, a nighttime alter ego to Cafe con Leche, which serves breakfast a... READ MORE
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Tommy Nevin's Pub is a well-liked hangout for locals and Northwestern University students alike. The menu features an all-day Irish breakfast, hearty meals such... READ MORE
There's live jazz and an upscale menu at The 1800 Club on the edge of downtown Evanston. Indoors the look is European with dark burgundy walls and a parquet flo... READ MORE
This classy, wood-covered brewpub features a bar/brewing area and a separate dining area. RAM offers a variety of its award-winning beers, including Big Horn He... READ MORE
A small spot focused around a central bar, Bar Louie brings in serious crowds on the weekends and for $1 burger night on Tuesdays. The menu offers a wide assort... READ MORE
Head to Evanston for classic cocktails and "all-American" dishes including Colorado brook trout, chipotle-glazed pork chops and cedar-planked salmon. For a ligh... READ MORE
From the outside, Small Bar still looks like the intimidating corner bar that scared off many of the artists and yuppies that have begun to gentrify Logan Squar... READ MORE
The Gold Coast's own Finn McCool's has arrived in Schaumburg. Expect a modern take on the Division Street pub with a brand new wood and stained glass interior, ... READ MORE
This Irish pub and eatery occupies a warm space with a READ MORE
The menu here features entree choices like the mixed grill (with Parmesan-crusted filet, shrimp skewers and chicken breast), plus pasta choices like cheese ravi... READ MORE
The large American menu here includes burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Comfort foods also get menu play with choices like pot roast and m... READ MORE
This Woodfield-area outpost of the well-known Houlihan's chain remains loyal to its old-school decor, with vintage movie posters lining the dark-wood walls. The... READ MORE
Fans of Bucktown's Northside Bar & Grill will likely get a sense of deja vu when they walk into this Logan Square spot, which was opened by the same owners and ... READ MORE
Take one part music venue, one part bar and a dash of art gallery and you've got the Whistler. Hometown (especially Logan Square) indie bands and DJs will be in... READ MORE
This Logan Square dive bar’s name has the word ‘lounge’ in it, but in reality it’s anything but. Some may call it an identity crisis, but regulars say that no t... READ MORE
Russ and Desiree Grant (Street Side, Northside) again teamed up with Michael Noone (their partner at Simone's) to open Boiler Room. Like its Pilsen sibling, the... READ MORE
This quirky neighborhood hangout comes to Logan Square courtesy of Mike Dyra and Joe Sabath, the former owners of Cleos in West Town and Bucktown. The decor is ... READ MORE
This gin-focused cocktail bar serves spirits, American craft beers on draft and small plates helmed by vets from The Whistler, Simone's and the Boiler Room. Nam... READ MORE