- 1367 W. Erie St., West Town
Irish owned-and-operated, this home-style haunt in West Town features traditional ethnic fare, and--of course--beer and whiskey. The decor is also very Gaelic, ... READ MORE
Irish owned-and-operated, this home-style haunt in West Town features traditional ethnic fare, and--of course--beer and whiskey. The decor is also very Gaelic, ... READ MORE
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
This slick little bar is tough to spot from the street. Only a neon sign above the front French doors distinguishes it from any other Chicago Avenue storefront.... 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
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... 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
This Irish-American West Loop pub has a warm and friendly feel, mixing old Chicago with ole Ireland. The menu includes options like fish and chips, corned beef ... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
Named in honor of the angular historical building that it's housed in, The Point, from Matthew Harris (Clutch, Matilda), blends elements of the historical exter... READ MORE
The Holiday Grill and Bar opened in 1979 on the corner of Madison and Green streets.The restaurant has since moved to its present location on West Randolph, and... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
You might not expect to find a good-old American diner inside this dark brick building, which is marked with a standard-issue fluorescent Old Style beer sign. W... READ MORE
There aren't too many places to get a filet mignon at three in the morning, but this congenial Irish-themed restaurant/bar fits the bill. A white stucco exterio... READ MORE
If the cozy, upscale interior, pool tables and Golden Tee don't tip you off that you've entered a neighborhood bar crossed with a sports bar, perhaps the 17 tel... READ MORE
This Ukrainian buffet, aptly located in Ukrainian Village, specializes in hearty, rib-sticking fare, including croquettes of ground pork, rice-stuffed cabbage i... READ MORE
The folks from Lodge Management Group--the group who operates a plethora of bars on the tourist-friendly stretch of Division Street (like The Original Mother’s ... READ MORE
Isn't it ironic that Bottom Lounge reopened under the "L" tracks, after the original Lakeview location was closed in late 2005, and ultimately torn down, to mak... READ MORE
You can see this urban farmhouse tavern's pledge to keep it local written all over the menu -- from the mussels in Half Acre Gossamer with red peppers, corn, sc... READ MORE
Joining siblings in Edison Park, McHenry, Schaumburg and Union Station, the Gold Coast outpost of The Snuggery takes the former spot of sports bar Finn McCool's... READ MORE