- 1208 N. Wells St., Old Town
Named after the mascot of Southern Illinois University, Saluki's is SIU's unofficial Chicago alumni headquarters. The bar opened in 1989 on Ohio St. and relocat... READ MORE
Named after the mascot of Southern Illinois University, Saluki's is SIU's unofficial Chicago alumni headquarters. The bar opened in 1989 on Ohio St. and relocat... READ MORE
This bar inside the Renaissance Hotel is cooler than your average lobby bar. Snacks include "truffalo" wings, decadent drumsticks glazed in a truffle-honey sauc... READ MORE
A local favorite, this neighborhood pub is famous for its reubens and hearty bar food fare. The rustic interior – complete with wood beamed ceilings – attempts ... READ MORE
A friendly neighborhood tavern where regulars are always chatting from across the bar, Kilcoyne Redwood Inn serves great sandwiches, burgers and wings. Its ecle... READ MORE
The Neighborhood Inn is located at 2322 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. READ MORE
Woody's Bar & Grill is located at 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. READ MORE
This neighborhood sports pub's got a large open floorplan and tons of space to do a little dance when your team scores. It's not a bit cozy or fancy, but you'll... READ MORE
Naperville may be home to plenty of trendy drinking establishments but Lantern is a true neighborhood bar, bringing in crowds of locals in their late 20s for a ... READ MORE
This brewpub restaurant offers a broad menu of entrees like meatloaf, chicken pot pie and pot roast, plus lighter fare like burgers, wraps, salads and pizza. Ha... READ MORE
This neighborhoody Edgewater wine bar/restaurant looks like a wine cellar, complete with wine racks flanking the walls of the two small dining rooms and bar. In... READ MORE
Pops for Champagne knows bubbly and jazz, and after nearly three decades on a tree-lined Lakeview street, owners Tom and Linda Verhey decided to bring the natio... READ MORE
A traditional neighborhood bar, local workers come to Cottage during the day for homemade soups and fresh cooked beef sandwiches, while a younger crowd comes at... READ MORE
Bolingbrook welcomed its first Bar Louie in May 2007. This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music, and this looming loca... READ MORE
The first restaurant to open in the eye-catching Oakbrook Promenade complex, Kona Grill offers an exotic twist on American cuisine, with influences from through... READ MORE
Think of this handsome spot across from Millennium Park as an Irish pub that went to culinary school. It's got that slap-you-on-the-back charm, but it also goes... READ MORE
This 15,000-square-foot nightclub and concert venue hosts live music and serves pizzas, a handful of salads and entrees such as roasted salmon and pasta alfredo... READ MORE
Although this eatery first opened as a cafe by Coobah chef/owner Jimmy Madla, Act One Pub has since tweaked its name to reflect its expanded gastropub menu feat... READ MORE
A family-run and owned local pub, Davidson's has been growing its customer base since it opened in 2003. Locals head to the bar to watch their favorite game or ... READ MORE
Looking for a neighborhood spot to enjoy a burger and watch your favorite team play? Pelican Harry's is your spot. With TVs throughout the bar, guests can watch... READ MORE
The team behind popular Wicker Park bar Innjoy plans to open a similar neighborhood dinner spot in Logan Square in early summer. The restaurant will offer simil... READ MORE