- 411 S. Wells St., The Loop
One of three similar places on "Traders Beach," Alcock's is directly across the street from Cactus Cantina. "Enjoy a martini on our Olympic-theme deck," says c... READ MORE
One of three similar places on "Traders Beach," Alcock's is directly across the street from Cactus Cantina. "Enjoy a martini on our Olympic-theme deck," says c... READ MORE
The twentysomething waitress serving the outdoor cafe at the Artists' Restaurant (or Artists' Cafe, as it is popularly known) wears an outfit suitable for a wo... READ MORE
This restaurant and bar reopened after a remodel emphasising farm-to-table French fare. For a steady supply of vegetables, the chef/owner Didier Durand actuall... READ MORE
Owner Jose Lagoa, from the town of La Coruna in northwestern Spain, says the Spanish tapas and ambience (noisy, partylike) draw 1,000 people a day on the weeken... READ MORE
Despite its move from its old location in 2005, Lloyd's new dining room still features a strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence. Rich wood, stained glass and comfo... READ MORE
This bar inside the Renaissance Hotel is cooler than your average lobby bar. Snacks include "truffalo" wings, decadent drumsticks glazed in a truffle-honey sauc... READ MORE
This casual sports bar recently added a 53-inch flat-screen TV to their digs. Easy-on-the-wallet drinks specials, including $1 drafts and buckets of bottles, ar... READ MORE
The owners of Scoreboard Sports Bar reimagined the spot as an Irish pub and reopened in summer of 2006 as Slaint, which they tell us means "Cheers!" in Irish. T... READ MORE
Visitors to Murphy's are welcomed by the old-fashioned lettering on the marquee and American flag hanging out front. This Irish pub draws locals to watch the bi... READ MORE
Dive bar purists can't get enough of the quick drinks at this Loop watering hole. READ MORE
Like its darker, subterranean brother off North Michigan Avenue, this Billy Goat tavern serves up the cheeseburgers made famous by a 1970s ''Saturday Night L... READ MORE
Lunch out at this downtown pub where the steaks are cheap, the atmosphere is notoriously "Cheers"-like and the regulars include everyone from attorneys to city... 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
The Wit Hotel has turned their lobby mezzanine into a lounge all its own, named for the funky phoenix mural by artist Lisa Alisa. Music acts ranging singer-song... READ MORE
This self-proclaimed "burger, wine and liquor bar" is named for the temperature difference between a rare and a well-done burger. The fourth location of a West ... READ MORE
Lettuce Entertain You has secured the former Frankie Z's space on Clark Street in River North for a future project. Though details have not yet been released, i... READ MORE
This chef-driven American bar and eatery in the old Manor space in River North places a focus on comfort food with local and sustainable ingredients. Don't expe... READ MORE
El Hefe (Spanish for "the boss") Super Macho Taqueria plans to open the first or second week of May in Dos Diablos' former space. The signature drink is the Bul... READ MORE