- 3937 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
This down-to-earth, family-run hangout attracts a mid-20s and 30s-crowd looking for a relaxed spot to grab a brew. The bar is stocked with Goose Island, Sierra ... READ MORE
Regulars and locals of all ages come to this Ravenswood fixture that's been around for more than 30 years. Live music--from blue grass to Latin to hip hop--and ... READ MORE
Half Acre's beers, including Half Acre lager, Over Ale and Daisy Cutter, are brewed here in this 9,000-square-foot facility. A North Center retail store floored... READ MORE
Zero Gravity is located at 22w613 75th St., Naperville. READ MORE
Neither a bar nor restaurant, the tap room serves as a place for the beloved local brewery to serve only their own brews. With the extensive, ever-changing beer... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
Where else in North Center can you bowl at midnight? There may be other places but, according to those who have been to Waveland Bowl in the wee hours, none as ... READ MORE
This North Center restaurant (formerly Jury's) opened on North Lincoln Avenue a few years back, but the awning outside Jury's says "established in 1979." The pa... READ MORE
The tidy St. Ben's neighborhood in North Center has few bars with one notable exception--the G & L Fire Escape (the initials stand for Grace and Leavitt). A f... READ MORE
This classic bowling alley located in the North Center neighborhood features just eight lanes, in addition to dart boards, a full bar and a small arcade. The ju... READ MORE
This small North Center bar caters to a loyal crowd of locals with cheap beer, darts and friendly bartenders. READ MORE
Though it boasts seven televisions and bikini-clad bartenders, this neighborhood sports bar is popular with more than just 20-something guys. Locals come to thi... READ MORE
Come early to this no-frills neighborhood bar to watch the making of your martini, mixed with ample care and attention. Too-sweet appletinis and other faux-tini... READ MORE
Since new ownership took over the former George's Place location, CrossTown Pub & Grill has become a haven for video game players who like to show off their ski... READ MORE
Tommy Nevin's Pub in Naperville may have the same menu of Irish comfort food as its Evanston counterpart, but it brings in the mid-30s crowd instead of college ... READ MORE
Tucked into a skinny storefront in downtown Naperville, this no-nonsense bar is all about beer -- craft brews, specifically. The ten taps behind the 12-seat wal... READ MORE
Since March of 2009, Total Sports Bar & Grill has been a destination for sports fans looking to catch every play on their 26 HDTVs and 120-inch projector screen... READ MORE
You may not expect a laid-back corner tavern to serve a cocktail menu featuring spirits infused with fresh fruit in-house, but that's exactly what you'll find a... READ MORE
Sip on cocktails like the blueberry-and-mint-muddled Ginberry Smash, the tart cherry caipirinha or in-house barrel-aged whiskey drinks at this posh lounge locat... READ MORE