- 1367 W. Erie St., West Town
Irish owned-and-operated, this home-style haunt in West Town features traditional ethnic fare, and--of course--beer and whiskey. The decor is also very Gaelic, ... READ MORE
Irish owned-and-operated, this home-style haunt in West Town features traditional ethnic fare, and--of course--beer and whiskey. The decor is also very Gaelic, ... 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 suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... 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
As its name implies, the Twisted Spoke is a bar/restaurant with a hard-driving biker motif. But you don't need to drive a Harley to enjoy this eatery. In fact, ... READ MORE
This Humboldt Park hangout, long known as Black Beetle Bar & Grill, now sports a shortened name, a freshened-up interior and a sandwich and pizza-focused menu.... READ MORE
This classy, wood-covered brewpub features a bar/brewing area and a separate dining area. RAM offers a variety of its award-winning beers, including Big Horn He... READ MORE
The Gold Coast's own Finn McCool's has arrived in Schaumburg. Expect a modern take on the Division Street pub with a brand new wood and stained glass interior, ... READ MORE
The menu here features entree choices like the mixed grill (with Parmesan-crusted filet, shrimp skewers and chicken breast), plus pasta choices like cheese ravi... READ MORE
The large American menu here includes burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Comfort foods also get menu play with choices like pot roast and m... READ MORE
The name says it all: This West Town neighborhood dive prides itself on its a classier edge. And as of late 2011, you'll find an expanded brunch menu and a comp... READ MORE
The rock 'n' roll theme at this West Town spot mixes an old-school 1940s deco element with modern touches. Sidle up to the 75-foot, L-shaped bar or settle into ... READ MORE
This Woodfield-area outpost of the well-known Houlihan's chain remains loyal to its old-school decor, with vintage movie posters lining the dark-wood walls. The... READ MORE
The folks from Lodge Management Group--the group who operates a plethora of bars on the tourist-friendly stretch of Division Street (like The Original Mother’s ... READ MORE
Isn't it ironic that Bottom Lounge reopened under the "L" tracks, after the original Lakeview location was closed in late 2005, and ultimately torn down, to mak... READ MORE
Reggae tunes, a subtle island vibe and authentic yet affordable Jamaican cuisine is the goal at this lounge named after a Bob Marley tune. The jukebox and ornat... READ MORE
Offering an meat-intensive bar menu -- think duck and rabbit sausages -- the Aberdeen Tap provides West Town locals with a place to pair a hearty meal with a cr... READ MORE
This Ukrainian Village bar is an equal-opportunity sports spot – you’ll find baseball, basketball, football and hockey games broadcasted on 16 TVs, as long as i... READ MORE