- 404 S. Wells St., The Loop
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10... READ MORE
This tap in the Financial District is from the same ownership group responsible for The Martini Bar and The Franklin Tap. Cactus, a big, airy bar boasts over 10... READ MORE
From the people behind Bar Louie and Nick and Tony's comes this contemporary American brasserie, helmed by chef Todd Davies, formerly of Rosebud Steakhouse and ... READ MORE
Unwind after a long day at the office at the Financial District's newest upscale sports bar, brought to you by the people behind after-work Loop spots Cactus Ba... 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 owners of Sweetwater (and also The Boundary and Trace) bring another downtown tavern and eatery to the Loop. Similar to Sweetwater, a casual vibe and Americ... READ MORE
At this modern American bar and restaurant located in Hotel 71, relax on one of the oversized barstools for drinks or opt for one of the tables for more privacy... READ MORE
A rich mahogany wood interior, spacious bar and elegant Italian marble floors give this restaurant a sleek, contemporary appeal. Its seasonal outdoor deck over... READ MORE
Miller's is a Loop tradition, and one of the few places in the area offering bar service until the early morning hours. "We're not trying to be fancy. We're tak... READ MORE
This Michigan Avenue staple, the only Bennigan's left in Chicago, draws equal parts tourists and downtown office workers. The menu, downsized from the Bennigan'... READ MORE
Located next to the Loop's historic Manhattan Building--mere blocks from the financial district, various universities and Printer's Row--Manhattan's attracts a ... READ MORE
Theatergoers looking for a post-show place can head to this splashy restaurant/lounge. Located next to the Cadillac Palace Theatre, the spot attracts a big lunc... 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
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 folks behind Brownstone Tavern & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill and Gaslight Bar & Grille are also behind Sidebar, which focuses on lunch and happy hour, ... READ MORE
Despite the cutesy name, you’ll find a crowd much more diverse than just financial types and fair-haired women in this Loop hangout. Most crowded on weekday eve... READ MORE
Like the city's first two outposts, this downtown locale is named after the 14th-century epithet given to the wife of King Charles I. Complete with mahogany fur... READ MORE
Brought to you by the guys behind Vaughan's Pub and Mystic Celt, this pub is located in the historic 35 East Wacker Drive Building. Its prime Loop location make... READ MORE
Think of this handsome spot across from Millennium Park as an Irish pub that went to culinary school. It's got that slap-you-on-the-back charm, but it also goes... READ MORE
The folks behind local mini-chain Taco Fresco and Fuego Loco: Cantina & Salseria are behind this casual full-service Mexican eatery in the Sears Tower. We're be... READ MORE