- 404 S. Wells St., The Loop
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10... READ MORE
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10... READ MORE
From the people behind Bar Louie and Nick and Tony's comes this contemporary American brasserie, helmed by chef Todd Davies, formerly of Rosebud Steakhouse and ... READ MORE
Unwind after a long day at the office at the Financial District's newest upscale sports bar, brought to you by the people behind after-work Loop spots Cactus Ba... 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
At this modern American bar and restaurant located in Hotel 71, relax on one of the oversized barstools for drinks or opt for one of the tables for more privacy... READ MORE
A rich mahogany wood interior, spacious bar and elegant Italian marble floors give this restaurant a sleek, contemporary appeal. Its seasonal outdoor deck over... READ MORE
Miller's is a Loop tradition, and one of the few places in the area offering bar service until the early morning hours. "We're not trying to be fancy. We're tak... READ MORE
This Michigan Avenue staple, the only Bennigan's left in Chicago, draws equal parts tourists and downtown office workers. The menu, downsized from the Bennigan'... READ MORE
Located next to the Loop's historic Manhattan Building--mere blocks from the financial district, various universities and Printer's Row--Manhattan's attracts a ... READ MORE
Despite its move from its old location in 2005, Lloyd's new dining room still features a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. Rich wood, stained glass and comfo... READ MORE
Named after the National Treasury of England, this Loop staple (originally modeled after a classic English pub) has been serving Chicagoland since the late 1960... READ MORE
Spring Inn is the proverbial neighborhood tavern where everybody knows your name, a place to hang out with the gang, grab a beer and catch a game on TV. Weekday... READ MORE
Neighborhood sports bar has plenty of TVs for catching the games and a menu of burgers, sandwiches and salads, with daily specials, and a popular filet sandwich... READ MORE
Theatergoers looking for a post-show place can head to this splashy restaurant/lounge. Located next to the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the spot attracts a big lunc... READ MORE
Heart-warming pub food, 16 draft import beers and single-malt scotches make Elephant & Castle an appealing after-work haven. Dark wood rules, as you might expec... READ MORE
Lunch out at this downtown pub where the steaks are cheap, the atmosphere is notoriously "Cheers"-like and the regulars include everyone from attorneys to city... READ MORE
Moher, which is the first liquor license to be approved in the Edgebrook neighborhood since 1947 (owners tell us that's when the precinct was voted dry), opened... READ MORE
Like the city's first two outposts, this downtown locale is named after the 14th-century epithet given to the wife of King Charles I. Complete with mahogany fur... READ MORE
Think of this handsome spot across from Millennium Park as an Irish pub that went to culinary school. It's got that slap-you-on-the-back charm, but it also goes... READ MORE