- 1448 N. Wells St., Old Town
This Old Town bar and eatery is known for its barbecue baby back ribs, jumbo glasses of vodka-spiked lemonade, and of course, its cozy fireplace-warmed setting.... READ MORE
This Old Town bar and eatery is known for its barbecue baby back ribs, jumbo glasses of vodka-spiked lemonade, and of course, its cozy fireplace-warmed setting.... READ MORE
Named after a character in M*A*S*H, Hawkeye's caters to docs, jocks, students and profs from nearby UIC and the medical complex. Acres of TVs show whatever game... READ MORE
Surprise, surprise, Small Bar isn't very large. But the tiny bar that could features a monstrous beer selection (120 varieties) and a menu worth looking into. I... READ MORE
Exposed beams, plenty of woodwork, two fireplaces and 17 plasma TVs give this Ravenswood sports bar a slightly upscale look. Several satellite dishes beam in sp... 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 masculine, upscale sports bar in River North is just steps away from the Merchandise Mart. The name gives a nod to the city's two major sports teams, plus ... 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
The owners of the Boundary are behind this bar and grill. The decor is noticeably Boundary-esque, with dark wood furniture, big leather booths, and walls stacke... READ MORE
Located on office-heavy Wacker Drive just east of the river, Primebar will feed and water hard-working locals from lunch until late -- make that late for the Lo... READ MORE
Sox fans, get ready for a new face in the Bridgeport sports bar scene. Rocky's (named after the bullmastiff belonging to one of the owners) keeps the drinks sim... READ MORE
Nondescript from the outside, Cobblestone's interior is a comfortable, quiet place to catch the game, eat a good sandwich and chase it with a few Old Style draf... READ MORE
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... 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
Four Corners Tavern Group (Kirkwood Bar & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill, Gaslight Bar & Grille, Brownstone Tavern & Grill and Sidebar Grille) knows what work... READ MORE
Deftly walking the line between chain bar and Chicago staple, the Bar Louie in Hyde Park shares the best features of its brethren while absorbing the University... READ MORE
Frankie J's on Broadway is back...sort of. The comedian chef partnered with a couple of club promoters to open The Spot in the former Frankie J's space in Uptow... 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
Witts has always been known as solid neighborhood spot to catch the game, but it's also a nice destination for a casual date or a dinner with your parents, than... READ MORE
This multi-personality spot in a West Ridge strip mall serves up coffee, smoothies and sandwiches by day and fruity martinis, wine by the glass and prosecco spl... READ MORE