- 3801 N. Ashland Ave., Lake View
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... READ MORE
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... READ MORE
This River North multi-level watering hole (pronounced "fi-doe") means "long ago" in Gaelic, capturing the feel of a traditional Irish pub. In fact, it's almost... READ MORE
This River North after work and nightspot bridges the gap between a neighborhood bar and a club. This is the place to try a new martini -- there are 40 to choos... READ MORE
This Boystown spot is a real neighborhood bar, complete with a screen door. Regulars populate the place during the day; at night and on weekends there's a frien... READ MORE
If you seek a neighborhood bar with an eclectic crowd, this Boystown hangout could be your kind of place. Play darts while sipping on a bottle of the bar's 34 d... READ MORE
This small Lakeview neighborhood bar boasts excellent thin-crust pizza in addition to burgers, sandwiches, salads, daily food specials and a decent beer selecti... READ MORE
Walk down the ramp into this below-grade Lakeview watering hole and you may be surprised to find leis, parrots and other island-style decor, along with your sta... READ MORE
Although you won't see the likes of Bugs Bunny or Woody Woodpecker sipping a brew at Toons, you will find the atmosphere friendly and upbeat. This Wrigleyville ... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way ... READ MORE
The name is different, but the Reuben and spicy turkey sandwiches remain. The owners behind Southport Sandwich Company have completely renovated the Wrigleyvill... READ MORE
Welcoming everyone from the hip to the haggard, Rossi’s is an equal opportunity dive bar. "My favorite memory is when I saw (Cubs catcher) Todd Huntley sitting ... READ MORE
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago has cocoa lovers in mind with its Chocolate Bar. From 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate ... READ MORE
Christopher Peckat, who also owns Beer next door, opened this American smokehouse in the former Improv Kitchen address in Wrigleyville. Chow down on tender, smo... READ MORE
When you tire of hitting impersonal ultralounges, try this intimate Lakeview spot. It's decidely cozy and old-school, thanks to its friendly bartenders, small s... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot has shifted from a global small-plates lounge to a polished place for sports-watching. A menu of bar-food standards such as spinach-artichoke... READ MORE
Remember Rehab, the martini lounge attached to Circuit that closed back in ’04? It has reopened in Boystown with a funky mod-meets-modern look. An affordable ... READ MORE
This bumping little bar is covered from floor to ceiling with regal floral wallpaper and Chinese knick-knacks. A few marble-top bistro tables and stools along t... READ MORE
Hawaiian themed restaurant. READ MORE
From the Rosebud restaurant group, this spot features modern Italian small plates, homemade pastas, seafood dishes, classic cocktails and an affordable wine lis... READ MORE
The result of a successful Kickstarter campaign, this community-supported brewery is slated to open a retail space this spring. READ MORE