- 829 N. State St., Gold Coast
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
You won't find any frills at this neighborhood pub in the Gold Coast -- just cheap drinks and American comfort food to snack on. This casual after-work spot is... READ MORE
Timothy O'Toole's is located at 622 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago. 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
Named after the Gibson martini (garnished with an onion), this steakhouse celebrates all things big and brawny. Says owner John Colletti: "We're known for big m... READ MORE
In a phrase: tequila and Tex-Mex. That sums up the appeal of this establishment. Cactus plants abound at this bright, turquoise-and-yellow-hued establishment a... READ MORE
Pippin's prides itself on having the oldest liquor license on Rush Street (since 1949). A sports bar that serves free popcorn, Pippin's has a big sandwich menu... READ MORE
Mario's is a "Cheers"-like Gold Coast neighborhood joint where everyone knows your name. You're not likely to come across many conventioneers here; most of the... READ MORE
So why is it called the Frog Bar? "My grandfather, whose nickname was Frog, was a general in the British Army, Bruce "Frog" Hay." says Hugo's dapper owner, Hugo... READ MORE
This piano bar exudes a more laid-back atmosphere than its neighbors. The intimate setting of small tables and scattered barstools complements the live music: u... READ MORE
The W Hotel - Lakeshore's chic restaurant specializes in Mediterranean-inflected small plates. Moroccan-spiced prawns, braised duck flatbread and a citrus and h... READ MORE
Bucking the hotel-lobby-as-living-room trend popularized by the W Hotel chain, the bar at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower is removed from the activity of the co... READ MORE
The second Chicago outpost of this Vancouver-based chain is in Streeterville's Radisson Hotel and Suites. The British-style pub features faves like bangers, bea... READ MORE
This Irish bar-restaurant boasts a 53-foot main bar, nine 42-inch plasma TVs and a 4 a.m. liquor license. This Gold Coast spot is the sixth location of a pub es... READ MORE
The team behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Hugo's Frog Bar run a much more neighborhoody spot with Luxbar. Seating mixes leather booths with 1940s-inspired ta... READ MORE
Fans of Irish bars will know the duo behind this Streeterville pub and cafe; Brendan McNeill ran the show at the Emerald Isle for years, and he and partner Debb... READ MORE
First and foremost, C-View--the lounge on the rooftop of the Affinia Chicago Hotel's 29th floor--offers incredible views of the Chicago skyline. Enclosed by a h... READ MORE
Take in the skyline while you drink and dine at this contemporary tapas lounge atop the Avenue Chicago Hotel in Streeterville. Sky Lounge is open for a breakfas... READ MORE
This culinary cocktail lounge is attached to late-night discotheque Privet and separated inside by glass doors. Sporting an earlier opening time than its siblin... READ MORE
The owners of Manor are behind this Gold Coast bar and eatery in the former Cactus and Melvin B's spaces (including their iconic patios) in the historic Cedar H... READ MORE
Streeterville karaoke bar Cafe Shino, a favorite for Japanese tourists and business travelers, has relaunched as Murasaki. The karaoke has moved to a back room,... READ MORE