- 10910 S. Western Ave., Morgan Park
The historic black-and-white photos that line the walls at this Beverly pub fit right in with the quaint, casual vibe. Also known as simply, “The Dubliner,” the... READ MORE
The historic black-and-white photos that line the walls at this Beverly pub fit right in with the quaint, casual vibe. Also known as simply, “The Dubliner,” the... READ MORE
The splendid beer garden is why folks flock to this old-time Edgewater pub in the spring and summer. The two-tiered space has scores of tables and benches, thre... READ MORE
Pictures of both the late Mayor Richard J. Daley and the current Mayor Richard M. Daley look down over this spacious Irish sports bar, as congenially rowdy frie... READ MORE
Packed to the rafters with beer-swilling baseball fans during and after Cubs games, this open-air bar across the street from Wrigley Field also serves up burger... READ MORE
Woodlawn Tap (or Jimmy's as it's fondly called by regulars, a nod to longtime owner Jimmy Wilson, who died in 1999) is a scruffy place, and has been since it op... 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
Passing out here doesn't necessarily mean they'll make you leave and, at about $1.25 a draft, it's easier than you might think to end up down for the count. Thi... READ MORE
During the week, this neighborhood sports bar in Wrigleyville caters to locals looking for a drink in a low-key atmosphere. But on the weekends,when the DJs or ... READ MORE
Though it boasts seven televisions and bikini-clad bartenders, this neighborhood sports bar is popular with more than just 20-something guys. Locals come to thi... READ MORE
This small, no-frills neighborhood bar is tucked away inside a corner of the Grand Motel in Austin and caters to the locals with cheap drinks. READ MORE
This late-night Lincoln Square storefront has an old-world charm about it, with oak decor and a jukebox with tunes from a bygone era. Regulars come for the 4 a.... READ MORE
Located right off Ashland Avenue, this trendy Lakeview tavern is filled with young professionals looking for a low-key scene. The big attractions: a bar that st... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way ... 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
Brick arches and mirrors behind the bar add a cool cave-like element to this pub, where you can watch the game on several large screen TVs or smaller flatscreen... READ MORE
As the successor to the famous Baby Doll Polka Club, Karolinka Club is less comely but feels more Polish than its predecessor. Named after a character in a trad... READ MORE
Billing itself as one of the cheapest bars in Chicago, this 50-year-old Edgewater haunt attracts a mix of older regulars and younger hipsters with its casual vi... READ MORE
It's not unusual for nightspots to open around a theme, but never did we consider palindromes as a premise. From front to back, that's literally what you get in... READ MORE
This bar caters to neighborhood regulars who are loyal to the Blackhawks, Bears and Cubs, though they'll show any big game of the day on the four flat-screen TV... READ MORE