- 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., Wicker Park
"In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by everything," says co-owner Jim about Hideout's location . . .or maybe it was Mike. They're twins. In any case, finding ... READ MORE
"In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by everything," says co-owner Jim about Hideout's location . . .or maybe it was Mike. They're twins. In any case, finding ... READ MORE
Phyllis' was Wicker Park's first live-music venue. That legacy is evident in the timeworn interior and in the good bands booked into the room. Owner Clem Jasko... READ MORE
Up North Pub Ltd is located at 515 W. Greenwood Ave., Waukegan. READ MORE
A good corner pub to get a beer and something to eat, choose from homey lunch classics like oven-toasted sandwiches with ribeye and caramelized onions, capicola... READ MORE
There are no hipsters in this Polish, brightly-lit, low-key, middle-class bar. Take a seat at the fully-stocked bar and view the signage on the wall, one of whi... READ MORE
This casual, friendly Division Street bar specializes in all-American comfort food—big-portioned dishes such as pot roast with gravy, half-pound blue cheese-stu... READ MORE
This Jilly's is the only suburban oupost of the popular Rush Street original. We're having Rush Street deja vu; this outpost is also near heavy hitters like Hug... READ MORE
This classy martini lounge and restaurant makes its home between 130-year-old exposed-brick walls. A full dinner menu offers steaks and Italian-American standar... READ MORE
The former Sweetwater space has new owners and a new name: Lusha's Restaurant and Bar. The menu has changed to casual instead of pricey, ditching steaks and lob... 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
This swanky wine bar occupies the former La Piazza space south of downtown Naperville -- and the former chef is one of the partners in this venture. On the menu... READ MORE
New owners renamed the former El Senorial, a predominantly Spanish-speaking tavern for about 40 years, and updated this local tap in Wicker Park to cater to a y... READ MORE
Since new ownership took over the former George's Place location, CrossTown Pub & Grill has become a haven for video game players who like to show off their ski... READ MORE
Since March of 2009, Total Sports Bar & Grill has been a destination for sports fans looking to catch every play on their 26 HDTVs and 120-inch projector screen... READ MORE
This classy candlelit lounge with a vintage feel serves up expertly crafted cocktails. Don't hesitate to quiz your bartender for questions on unfamiliar ingred... READ MORE
Pull up a seat at this sports bar and watch the game with friends over a cold beer and bar snacks like wings, fries and "Chicken Philly Cheese" steak sandwiches... READ MORE
Sip on cocktails like the blueberry-and-mint-muddled Ginberry Smash, the tart cherry caipirinha or in-house barrel-aged whiskey drinks at this posh lounge locat... READ MORE