- 5250 N. Northwest Hwy., Jefferson Park
This family-owned bowling alley has been drawing keglers since it opened in 1957. Both league and non-league bowlers polish their games on the 32 lanes at Habe... READ MORE
This family-owned bowling alley has been drawing keglers since it opened in 1957. Both league and non-league bowlers polish their games on the 32 lanes at Habe... 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
A bar with a colorful past, Lottie's is a former gambling hall, prostitution den and strip tease joint. Legend has it that Lottie was born a hermaphrodite. Take... READ MORE
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... READ MORE
This spacious West Loop bar and grill gets the lunch and after-work crowds. The menu is both beer and food heavy. Friendly service accompanies the lively atmosp... READ MORE
A local pub with bar food, appetizers, games and activities. Located near the Fox River, it's a good choice for a quick beer after an evening stroll through do... READ MORE
A savvy and enthusiastic staff, which includes several sommeliers, work the room at this loft-like West Loop wine bar. Guests can order by the flight, glass or ... READ MORE
Brought to you by the group behind Rockwood Place, Angels & Mariachis and LaSalle Power Co., this pub takes on a gastro-pub approach that caters to a lunch crow... READ MORE
Don't let the Halsted Street address fool you -- this spin-off of Morgan's Bar and Grill is right on the corner of Maxwell and Halsted Streets in the old Maxwe... 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
If you like to hit the pipe -- we mean hookah pipe, of course -- this Lakeview spot is your place. It offers more than 70 types of shisha (that's hookah tobacco... READ MORE
The old Gunther Murphy's in Lakeview has been gutted and transformed into a sleek neighborhood bar, from the exterior now covered in panels of Brazilian wood to... READ MORE
The owners of the Boundary are behind this bar and grill. The decor is noticeably Boundary-esque, with dark wood furniture, big leather booths, and walls stacke... READ MORE
Half Acre's beers, including Half Acre lager, Over Ale and Daisy Cutter, are brewed here in this 9,000-square-foot facility. A North Center retail store floored... 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
This Creole restaurant named for the lily flower of New Orleans resides in the former Negro League Cafe Bronzeville. The space has been transformed with oak fl... READ MORE
This Brighton Park lounge brings the look and feel of a downtown club to the South Side, preserving a friendly neighborhood vibe while offering upscale amenitie... READ MORE
Zero Gravity is located at 22w613 75th St., Naperville. READ MORE
Germany comes to Chicago via Rosemont at this brewery and beer garden. Have a pint and nosh on German cuisine while enjoying in-house brewed beer and live music... READ MORE