- 3937 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
Don't look for a fancy cocktail menu boasting caipiroskas and mojitos here; the bar's cute catchphrase is "Dive cuisine. Easy to spell drinks. Occasional roadho... READ MORE
Established in 2002 by the Four Corners Tavern Group, Gaslight Bar & Grille is a cozy and comfortable neighborhood bar that will become your regular spot once y... READ MORE
The former Toasted Ox (which before that, was Lucille's) in Lincoln Park has been renamed Dillinger's. The antique wooden bar back has been preserved, but new V... 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
The owners of Sweetwater (and also The Boundary and Trace) bring another downtown tavern and eatery to the Loop. Similar to Sweetwater, a casual vibe and Americ... READ MORE
This casual neighborhood pub was formerly known as The Firkin & Pheasant, changing its name in May 2011. Step inside this crisp and comfy interior to find black... READ MORE
Brought to you by the group behind Rockwood Place, Angels & Mariachis and LaSalle Power Co., this pub takes on a gastro-pub approach that caters to a lunch crow... READ MORE
Tucked onto a residential street in Lincoln Park, State is not named after State Street, Ohio State or any state for that matter; management tells us it refers ... READ MORE
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park bar has one of the best lounging patios in the city. During warmer months, the tree-canopied space draws many crowds for dinner and drinks so ... READ MORE
This Wrigleyville pub gives bargoers and sports fans (especially Michigan State fans) the Emerald Isle treatment, complete with loads of Irish bric-a-brac, ston... READ MORE
When alfresco fever sweeps Chicago every summer, expect heat seekers to flock to this River North spot to sip and soak up the sun on this bar's rooftop deck and... READ MORE
Set sail for a night of food and drink at this South Loop spot decked out in a nautical theme. Real sails hang floor to ceiling to create semiprivate seating ar... READ MORE
The folks behind Brownstone Tavern & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill and Gaslight Bar & Grille are also behind Sidebar, which focuses on lunch and happy hour, ... READ MORE
You know what's hot as the devil's oven (that's what the name means)? This bar and grill with a menu planned around a wood-burning brick oven. Think specialty p... READ MORE
The owners of Underground Lounge are also behind this brew-tastic bar. With more than 15 beers on tap and 40 to 50 available by the bottle, you'll be able to so... READ MORE
With a nautical theme carried out in everything from the dishes to the decor, this charming Irish-American tavern caters to urbanites and pint-drinking skippers... READ MORE
The look at this revamped spot (it used to be Tryst before the owners Cortland's Garage reconcepted it as The Stretch) is sleek and contemporary, thanks to ceda... READ MORE