- 22 W. Hubbard St., Near North
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
This slick sports bar (brought to you by Mod Construction's Karl Spektor and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams) really ups the ante on the West Loop's al... READ MORE
This masculine, upscale sports bar in River North is just steps away from the Merchandise Mart. The name gives a nod to the city's two major sports teams, plus ... 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
This Elgin night spot sports exposed brick, bright aquariums and an expansive menu of cocktails, munchies and entrees. Snack on starters such as crab cakes with... READ MORE
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... READ MORE
This Boystown bar offers diverse crowds, dancing and more socializing than posturing. Complete with a black crystal chandelier, the front room holds an onyx-lit... READ MORE
South-side natives, local workers and travelers stranded at nearby Midway Airport all converge at this pleasant neighborhood lounge. A fall 2008 reopening under... READ MORE
This intimate, unassuming supper club is the perfect spot for an after-work cocktail or a leisurely weekend meal. The surprisingly inventive menu is heavy on se... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
This Irish bar-restaurant boasts a 53-foot main bar, nine 42-inch plasma TVs and a 4 a.m. liquor license. This Gold Coast spot is the sixth location of a pub es... READ MORE
Take in the skyline while you drink and dine at this contemporary tapas lounge atop the Avenue Chicago Hotel in Streeterville. Sky Lounge is open for a breakfas... READ MORE
Jon Young (of Kitsch'n fame) and his Volo chef-partner Stephen Dunne are behind this upscale bar/restaurant/late night-dining spot in River West. "I don't want ... READ MORE
This two-story restaurant/lounge is comfortably clubby and upscale without being intimidating. Though you might expect a dress code, there isn't one, meaning bl... READ MORE
This garden-level Lakeview lounge gives a nod to its name with artwork from emerging local artists on the walls, rotating on a quarterly basis. A reasonably pri... READ MORE
You know what's hot as the devil's oven (that's what the name means)? This bar and grill with a menu planned around a wood-burning brick oven. Think specialty p... READ MORE
This indoor-outdoor space on the top of The Wit hotel boasts multiple bars, fun fire features and an impressive glass-enclosed extension from the roof housing a... READ MORE
A decade ago, Billy Dec, CEO of Rockit Ranch, opened Rockit Bar & Grill in River North, and three years ago, he opened this second location in Lakeview just ste... READ MORE
Silver Cloud is an elegant and cozy diner, serving old-fashioned comfort food such as pot roast, chicken pot pie, and meatloaf and mashed potatoes. Cocktails ar... READ MORE
Like its siblings in New York, Miami and Las Vegas, this spacious and splashy River North spot offers a chic scene complete with a year-round rooftop deck with ... READ MORE