- 420 N. Clark St., River North
The Boss Bar (a wall mural of "Hizzoner" Richard J. Daley greets customers) is River North's late-night hangout, which caters to the eclectic mix of people, bot... READ MORE
The Boss Bar (a wall mural of "Hizzoner" Richard J. Daley greets customers) is River North's late-night hangout, which caters to the eclectic mix of people, bot... READ MORE
The bar in this River North building built in 1872--a year after the Chicago Fire--has a colorful history as a grocery store, restaurant and speakeasy. Antiques... 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
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
The Shady Lady rock bar and bistro has changed names and shifted gears. Now Fedora Lounge, the bar and eatery features TVs airing classic movies -- from western... READ MORE
Lunchtime and happy-hour crowds are friendly and large in this narrow neighborhood bar tucked away near the Merchandise Mart in River North. Patrons spanning th... READ MORE
Complete with green-and-white striped awnings and a hanging coat-of-arms, the interior of this 19th-century corner tavern also showcases Irish ala Chicago tinge... READ MORE
Club Lago has been a part of Chicago history since 1952, when original owners Gus and Ida Lazzarini came to town from Lucca, Italy (near Florence), and used the... READ MORE
At some "Irish" bars, the most they have in common with Ireland is Guinness on tap and cardboard shamrocks taped to windows. Not so here. Co-partners John Phela... READ MORE
This neighborhood sports bar, open since 1993, is equipped with 24 satellite hook-ups and plentiful TV screens. Check out three pool tables in the back, Golden ... READ MORE
The main gist of O'Leary's Public House seems to the be public itself. O'Leary's seems to attract all walks of city life, from passing businessmen on early leav... READ MORE
This River North after work and nightspot bridges the gap between a neighborhood bar and a club. This is the place to try a new martini -- there are 40 to choos... READ MORE
A long, narrow room with brick walls and an impressive back bar that dates back more than 100 years, O'Callaghan's draws journalists and others who work nearby.... READ MORE
Known for its popular karaoke nights (Tuesday through Saturday), Blue Frog also serves up plenty of burgers, free bingo on Mondays and specialty cocktails such ... READ MORE
This River North pub's moniker is borrowed from St. Stephen's Church, nicknamed the Pepper Canister, a social and cultural neighborhood haunt in Temple Bar, Dub... READ MORE
Welcoming everyone from the hip to the haggard, Rossi’s is an equal opportunity dive bar. "My favorite memory is when I saw (Cubs catcher) Todd Huntley sitting ... READ MORE
When alfresco fever sweeps Chicago every summer, expect heat seekers to flock to this River North spot to sip and soak up the sun on this bar's rooftop deck and... READ MORE
This no-frills bar and grill provides a welcome contrast to River North's fancier bars and clubs. Cheap bottled beer, straight-forward mixed drinks and sandwich... READ MORE
This River North cantina is brought to you by Bortz Entertainment Group (the force behind many local spots, including Republic and Boutique. Owner Marc Bortz sa... READ MORE
This sibling location to Blue Frog Bar & Grill karaoke nights, burgers and beer. Formerly called "Blue Frog 22" the bar and restaurant was given a whirlwind mak... READ MORE