- 404 S. Wells St., The Loop
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10... READ MORE
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10... READ MORE
From the people behind Bar Louie and Nick and Tony's comes this contemporary American brasserie, helmed by chef Todd Davies, formerly of Rosebud Steakhouse and ... READ MORE
If you're looking for an intimate night of jazz in the Loop, this is your spot. The club features a rotating roster of musicians playing only the smooth stuff. ... READ MORE
Unwind after a long day at the office at the Financial District's newest upscale sports bar, brought to you by the people behind after-work Loop spots Cactus Ba... READ MORE
A prime location makes this sophisticated hotel bar and lounge named for the Palmer House founder Potter Palmer a convenient spot for theater-goers and Loop pro... READ MORE
You might call this contemporary sports pub Hooters with a Celtic twist. Waitresses clad in plaid mini-kilts and belly-baring blouses serve pints of Guinness an... READ MORE
Located on office-heavy Wacker Drive just east of the river, Primebar will feed and water hard-working locals from lunch until late -- make that late for the Lo... READ MORE
The owners of Sweetwater (and also The Boundary and Trace) bring another downtown tavern and eatery to the Loop. Similar to Sweetwater, a casual vibe and Americ... READ MORE
At this modern American bar and restaurant located in Hotel 71, relax on one of the oversized barstools for drinks or opt for one of the tables for more privacy... READ MORE
Zero Gravity is located at 22w613 75th St., Naperville. READ MORE
Enjoy barbecue with beers, tacos with tequila at this suburban restaurant by Rachel Dennis of Lake Street Kitchen + Bar in Oak Park. Chef Jason Kurosaki (Avec, ... READ MORE
A corner pub in the Loop? This cozy tavern has an extensive beer list and enough cheesy, fried comfort grub to make Guy Fieri swoon. READ MORE
Located next to the Loop's historic Manhattan Building--mere blocks from the financial district, various universities and Printer's Row--Manhattan's attracts a ... READ MORE
One of the most popular stops on the downtown Naperville party trail, Features is a sports bar with a club attitude. During the day, the kitchen churns out dece... READ MORE
Heart-warming pub food, 16 draft import beers and single-malt scotches make Elephant & Castle an appealing after-work haven. Dark wood rules, as you might expec... READ MORE
This lively pub cuts the blarney with nearly 20 draft beers and a menu of solid Irish and American fare ranging from corned beef and cabbage and lamb stew to po... READ MORE
What a difference a flight of stairs can make. Two-Nine, a chic sliver of a martini lounge, is set above Potter's Place, a no-frills Mexican joint that has been... READ MORE
Nestled in the Loop, Brando's aims to offer something for every crowd: martinis for the lounge set, Italian food for the snackers, karaoke for entertainers at h... READ MORE
New ownership has transformed Kelly's Corner into Tonik Bar, which brings in a mix of older regulars and local college students. Whether you're a Cubs or a Sox ... READ MORE