- 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 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 Irish-American West Loop pub has a warm and friendly feel, mixing old Chicago with ole Ireland. The menu includes options like fish and chips, corned beef ... READ MORE
The team behind Old Town Social -- including executive chef Jared Van Camp -- have opened this eatery in the former March location. Taking its name and style cu... READ MORE
The sangria flows freely at this West Loop lounge, which eases into the evening with global downtempo tunes and amps up the energy after 10 p.m. Leather sofas f... 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
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
This Ukrainian buffet, aptly located in Ukrainian Village, specializes in hearty, rib-sticking fare, including croquettes of ground pork, rice-stuffed cabbage i... READ MORE
Once known for its dive bar roots and affectionately known as Tuman's Alcohol Abuse Center, this Ukie Village spot reopened in early 2012 with a new chef, Monic... READ MORE
This classy pool hall and restaurant features 27 professional tables on two floors. No dark smoke-filled room here; the exposed brick walls, high-top tables and... READ MORE
The former Sweetwater space has new owners and a new name: Lusha's Restaurant and Bar. The menu has changed to casual instead of pricey, ditching steaks and lob... READ MORE
This swanky wine bar occupies the former La Piazza space south of downtown Naperville -- and the former chef is one of the partners in this venture. On the menu... READ MORE
When venturing out to this Warehouse District locale, expect modern furniture with retro flair in an old freezer building made to look like the lobby of a Europ... 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
Since new ownership took over the former George's Place location, CrossTown Pub & Grill has become a haven for video game players who like to show off their ski... READ MORE
Tommy Nevin's Pub in Naperville may have the same menu of Irish comfort food as its Evanston counterpart, but it brings in the mid-30s crowd instead of college ... READ MORE
The first Illinois location of the national franchise, BlackFinn aims to seduce sports fans with banks of 37 HDTVs. While you'll find pub grub favorites like na... 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