- 3216 N. Sheffield Ave., Lake View
It's Cubs meets Caribbean at this kitschy Hawaiian hangout. Snag a table in front of the karaoke stage ((hopefuls croon every night of the week) and sample umbr... READ MORE
It's Cubs meets Caribbean at this kitschy Hawaiian hangout. Snag a table in front of the karaoke stage ((hopefuls croon every night of the week) and sample umbr... READ MORE
Billing itself as an upscale sports bar, Duffy's take sports and dining seriously, almost to the point of excess: the restaurant's 40 TV sets and three large sc... READ MORE
This Lakeview tavern possesses the oldest continuous beer license on Chicago's North Side. Such a legacy appropriately sustains the feel of an old neighborhood ... READ MORE
The event includes Light appetizers. READ MORE
The menu boasts appetizers, salads and desserts, but let's face it: You go to Piece for pizza and beer. Oblong and in three offerings (red, plain and white), th... READ MORE
Perhaps the most distinctive element of this family-owned watering hole is its unique facade, which looks like the end of a barrel pointing toward the street. T... READ MORE
Nick's, first established in 1977 at the since closed Armitage Avenue and Halsted Street location, now thrives in Wicker Park, attracting a diverse crowd, from ... READ MORE
Chicago has many "Irish" bars, but walking into this Wrigleyville pub you might hear an actual Irish brogue from either an employee or a patron. Bartenders take... READ MORE
"In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by everything," says co-owner Jim about Hideout's location . . .or maybe it was Mike. They're twins. In any case, finding ... READ MORE
This narrow Lakeview tavern looks as if it would be equally at home in County Cork as in Cook County. The long bar has been polished by years of forearms restin... READ MORE
Considering half the clientele are either neighborhood inhabitants or old regulars who moved away (but keep coming back), it's no surprise that Vaughan's genera... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
This mostly vegetarian (no farm, no fowl) Wicker Park restaurant serves up bar food with international flavor in an offbeat bicycle-themed atmosphere, which inc... 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
Chicago's starving artists finally have a place to eat. Skylark has turned a vacant corner tavern in Pilsen into the unofficial headquarters for the community's... READ MORE
Should you expect to only drink tequila at Salud, a lounge that specializes in pure agave tequilas? Of course not, in the same way that folks don't only gulp ca... READ MORE
The mellow jazz and loft-chic decor at this Pilsen live music lounge makes for an ultra low-key evening of crooners, candlelight and cocktails. The spot for spe... READ MORE
Located in the former Loft 610 space, this two-story Wicker Park sports bar boasts a menu of classic bar food and more than 50 different beers. Look for dishes ... READ MORE
This cozy neighborhood spot welcomes sports fans and comfort food lovers alike. Have a seat inside enjoy a full bar and game of bags in the beer garden. A lengt... READ MORE