- 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
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
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
A prime location makes this sophisticated hotel bar and lounge named for the Palmer House founder Potter Palmer a convenient spot for theater-goers and Loop pro... READ MORE
You might call this contemporary sports pub Hooters with a Celtic twist. Waitresses clad in plaid mini-kilts and belly-baring blouses serve pints of Guinness an... 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 corner pub in the Loop? This cozy tavern has an extensive beer list and enough cheesy, fried comfort grub to make Guy Fieri swoon. READ MORE
One of three similar places on "Traders Beach," Alcock's is directly across the street from Cactus Cantina. "Enjoy a martini on our Olympic-theme deck," says c... READ MORE
The twentysomething waitress serving the outdoor cafe at the Artists' Restaurant (or Artists' Cafe, as it is popularly known) wears an outfit suitable for a wo... READ MORE
Like its darker, subterranean brother off North Michigan Avenue, this Billy Goat tavern serves up the cheeseburgers made famous by a 1970s ''Saturday Night L... READ MORE
This laid-back Irving Park bar is best known for having $2 Guinness pints all day, every day. There's free pool on Wednesday and Sunday, as well as karaoke on S... READ MORE
Boasting free pool and daily drink specials, neighborhood folks and Cubs fans flock to this Irving Park hole-in-the-wall bar, which is open until 4 a.m. most ni... READ MORE
This bar goes by several names--"Patrick's" and "Kennedy's" are what most regulars know it as. While a name cannot be agreed upon, most people agree these are s... READ MORE
The experienced barflies that patronize this out-of-the-way Portage Park dive generally keep to themselves, but the bartenders are friendly enough, offering up ... READ MORE
Despite the cutesy name, you’ll find a crowd much more diverse than just financial types and fair-haired women in this Loop hangout. Most crowded on weekday eve... READ MORE
Regulars of this casual, Old Irving neighborhood bar and grill have been coming here for 20 years, while younger folks in their 20s and 30s pack the place weeke... READ MORE
This indoor-outdoor space on the top of The Wit hotel boasts multiple bars, fun fire features and an impressive glass-enclosed extension from the roof housing a... READ MORE