- 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
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 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
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... 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
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
Maybe it's the soft-edged oil paintings of nude women hanging on the walls, but this looks like the kind of bar the man who reads Playboy would have hung out in... READ MORE
This River North multi-level watering hole (pronounced "fi-doe") means "long ago" in Gaelic, capturing the feel of a traditional Irish pub. In fact, it's almost... 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
You can get lost for hours in this games complex, a high-energy, neon-lit emporium that whips together '50s-era carnival games, Vegas-style casino games, video ... READ MORE
This sprawling River North brewpub, part of the national Rock Bottom chain, features house-brewed beers from award-winning brewmaster Pete Crowley, plenty of fl... 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
India House has opened in the former Zinfandel space in River North. This is the first Chicago location for the independent chain, with outposts in Schaumburg, ... 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
Rough, yet polished. That's just the way we like our rock stars! And that's just the look this rock 'n' roll lounge is going for with a red and black color sche... 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
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
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