- 21 W. Division St., Near North
The tavern first set up shop here in 1957 and offers a well-conceived atmosphere heavy on tradition and clubby, genteel ambience. There's a vintage vacuum-tube ... READ MORE
The tavern first set up shop here in 1957 and offers a well-conceived atmosphere heavy on tradition and clubby, genteel ambience. There's a vintage vacuum-tube ... READ MORE
Imagine some fraternity brothers dreaming up a bar from the basement of their frat house--what they'd probably come up with is something like Bird's Nest, furni... READ MORE
Fresh-beer enthusiasts have always benefited from the Goose Island label in the Chicago area. But the nectar is served up even fresher in the label's own brew p... READ MORE
The former Toasted Ox (which before that, was Lucille's) in Lincoln Park has been renamed Dillinger's. The antique wooden bar back has been preserved, but new V... READ MORE
This late-night Lincoln Park lounge and dance club has a decidedly swanky look, from the sleek mahogany woodwork and comfy booths to the upscale neighborhood cl... READ MORE
This unusual saloon-like club features a rowdy atmosphere complete with dueling pianists who encourage diners to belt out familiar tunes. Bar bites include appe... READ MORE
What does this spot have that other entries in the River North sports lounge category -- Bull & Bear, Theory and District, to name a few -- don't have? A late-n... READ MORE
The name of this Lincoln Park spot means "she who intoxicates" in Gaelic. There's no question about the bar's ability to administer a good buzz, and judging by ... READ MORE
Established in 2002 by the Four Corners Tavern Group, Gaslight Bar & Grille is a cozy and comfortable neighborhood bar that will become your regular spot once y... READ MORE
The lounge formerly known as Climax has officially changed its name to The Griffin Lounge. Look for a blend of Old World architectural pieces and contemporary d... READ MORE
Pampering and partying go hand in hand at this 5,000-square-foot, late-night "liquor spa." Hotshot New York designers outfitted the space with a 60-foot water w... READ MORE
Tucked onto a residential street in Lincoln Park, State is not named after State Street, Ohio State or any state for that matter; management tells us it refers ... READ MORE
Located in the sleek, luxurious James Hotel, this anchor to the south end of Rush Street provides an intimate alternative to the typical nightlife options. J Ba... READ MORE
More mature bargoers head to this nearly 7,000-square-foot, two-level lounge. Settle into the upstairs bar as musicians tickle the ivories, or head downstairs f... READ MORE
Designed to feel like a penthouse party at your coolest friend's posh pad, this indoor-outdoor bar hopes to evoke a cocktail-party vibe. Outside, expect a glass... READ MORE
This latest creation from Four Corners Tavern Group (Schoolyard, Gaslight, West End and others) in Lincoln Park has all the features the family of neighborhood ... READ MORE
This five-level nightclub is in the Excalibur space, spanning more than 60,000 square feet and featuring local and national DJs. Find a craft pub and eatery ser... READ MORE
Let the beat drop at this Lincoln Park nightclub, where resident and visiting DJs spin every weekend. The drinks menu features classic cocktail flavors in bomb ... READ MORE
This Gold Coast bar is legendary for its late-night hours and multiple dance floors. Expect a mix of recent grads, party-hard tourists, bachelorette parties and... READ MORE
The Burwood Tap is one of those Chicago pubs that go back almost to the repeal of Prohibition. Established in 1933, it has developed into ''a cross between your... READ MORE