- 210 Green Bay Rd., Highwood
Depending how long you've lived in Highwood, you might know this space as Highwood Bowl, Minstrel's Alley or even Mary Jane Lanes. But if you haven't been back ... READ MORE
Depending how long you've lived in Highwood, you might know this space as Highwood Bowl, Minstrel's Alley or even Mary Jane Lanes. But if you haven't been back ... 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
Surprise, surprise, Small Bar isn't very large. But the tiny bar that could features a monstrous beer selection (120 varieties) and a menu worth looking into. I... READ MORE
This slick sports bar (brought to you by Mod Construction's Karl Spektor and White Sox general manager Kenny Williams) really ups the ante on the West Loop's al... 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 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
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
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
This Humboldt Park hangout, long known as Black Beetle Bar & Grill, now sports a shortened name, a freshened-up interior and a sandwich and pizza-focused menu.... READ MORE
This Lakeview wine bar offers an atmosphere that's almost like home. Patrons can sink into leather sofas and relax by the fireplace, or get close and personal w... READ MORE
This traditional Irish pub and restaurant in Lakeview serves hearty classics like fish and chips and shepherd's pie. Even the decor is truly Irish -- the bar wa... 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
Head to Evanston for classic cocktails and "all-American" dishes including Colorado brook trout, chipotle-glazed pork chops and cedar-planked salmon. For a ligh... 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
The name of this Irish pub, located on the ground floor of Daniel Burnham's Insurance Exchange Building, means "kiss my ass" in Gaelic. The interior aims for th... READ MORE
Expect a youngish crowd and plenty of activities to entertain at this former Highwood firehouse. Plasma TVs play sports all day while DJs and bands perform at n... READ MORE
Casual and family-friendly, this comfy tavern supplies a variety of board games to play at the bar area for those who aren't interested in the games on the big ... READ MORE
Witts has always been known as solid neighborhood spot to catch the game, but it's also a nice destination for a casual date or a dinner with your parents, than... READ MORE