- 728 W. Grand Ave., River West
Years after opening, Funky Buddha still attracts a crowd that's just as eclectic as its early days, thanks to a lively atmosphere in a laidback, loungy space an... READ MORE
Years after opening, Funky Buddha still attracts a crowd that's just as eclectic as its early days, thanks to a lively atmosphere in a laidback, loungy space an... 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
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
The name is Latin for "light," and that sure defines this nightspot: This lounge boasts an innovative multimedia system blending LED lights, video and sound for... READ MORE
This massive, bi-level space in Wrigleyville (from the folks behind Casey Moran's) houses not only one but two spots -- Deuce's, an industrial-style sports bar ... READ MORE
This new red-carpet club is from the owners of Sound Bar, Y and Crescendo. Though the bar's technically late night (that's 5 a.m. on Saturdays), that doesn't me... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
Think big, and then multiply it by two. Chicago knows meat, and this manly-man steak house keeps it real with a carnivorous feast featuring grand-scale portions... READ MORE
This upscale wine bar in Little Italy draws lovebirds and neighborhood crowds alike, along with those who are looking to learn about and sip wines from all over... READ MORE
This unusual saloon-like club features a rowdy atmosphere complete with dueling pianists who encourage diners to belt out familiar tunes. Bar bites include appe... READ MORE
The name's changed from The Lucky Strike to the Seven Ten Lanes, but the place is still the same. Following a month-long, city-wide contest, The Lucky Strike an... 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
Located next to Double Door in the old Reservation Blues space, this Wicker Park spot exudes a hipster-cool, dive bar-chic attitude courtesy of Matt Eisler and ... READ MORE
If you're looking for an intimate night of jazz in the Loop, this is your spot. The club features a rotating roster of musicians playing only the smooth stuff. ... READ MORE
If you like to hit the pipe -- we mean hookah pipe, of course -- this Lakeview spot is your place. It offers more than 70 types of shisha (that's hookah tobacco... 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
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
This chic black-and-white club resides in the Gold Coast's former Level space. Hit the main level's dance floor or head upstairs to stake out a sofa and watch t... READ MORE