- 3540 N. Clark St., Wrigleyville
Sluggers is the neighborhood sports bar on steroids. In addition to a video layout that feels like every customer has his or her own TV screen (our scouts kept ... READ MORE
Sluggers is the neighborhood sports bar on steroids. In addition to a video layout that feels like every customer has his or her own TV screen (our scouts kept ... READ MORE
This corner bar offers all the classic, Chicago-style appointments with a European twist. The menu and beer selections reflect the tastes of the neighborhood'... READ MORE
Full, hearty dinners are the big draw at Ken's. From its specialty broiled lamb shanks to tender oxtails to zesty pasta dishes, portions here are large. Steak a... READ MORE
Considering half the clientele are either neighborhood inhabitants or old regulars who moved away (but keep coming back), it's no surprise that Vaughan's genera... READ MORE
The 1890-era building that houses Emmit's is situated on a triangular lot. During Prohibition it was the Italian Savings and Trust, a bank reputed to be a haven... READ MORE
Once you descend the stairs of this cavernous singles spot, anything can happen. The front room features stylish antique sofas and easy chairs where clubgoers c... READ MORE
This intimate jazz and piano bar in Lakeview epitomizes the quintessential cabaret. 3160, a multi-level venue, showcases cover-free performances of locally and ... 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
A mix of old and young fill this friendly bar. Patrons pile in for games and music. READ MORE
This small Rogers Park dive bar is a no-frills neighborhood hangout offering cheap beer bottles (no drafts). With $10 beer buckets of five bottles on Wednesdays... READ MORE
With free pool, Wii games and Wi-Fi, there are plenty of things to keep you entertained at this friendly Edgewater bar that also serves up cheap drinks. READ MORE
A former site for a Handy Andy hardware store (40,000 square feet) has been transformed into a mini-Bourbon Street in the 'burbs. The family-owned business incl... READ MORE
Franconello's suffered a fire on Sept. 4. Read the Chicago Tribune's report of the incident and stay tuned for reopening details. This traditional Italian featu... READ MORE
From the outside, Small Bar still looks like the intimidating corner bar that scared off many of the artists and yuppies that have begun to gentrify Logan Squar... READ MORE
Once known for its dive bar roots and affectionately known as Tuman's Alcohol Abuse Center, this Ukie Village spot reopened in early 2012 with a new chef, Monic... READ MORE
The second Chicago outpost of this Vancouver-based chain is in Streeterville's Radisson Hotel and Suites. The British-style pub features faves like bangers, bea... READ MORE
Take in the skyline while you drink and dine at this contemporary tapas lounge atop the Avenue Chicago Hotel in Streeterville. Sky Lounge is open for a breakfas... READ MORE
Streeterville karaoke bar Cafe Shino, a favorite for Japanese tourists and business travelers, has relaunched as Murasaki. The karaoke has moved to a back room,... READ MORE
Seeking a sophisticated escape from Gold Coast shopping? Retreat to this second-floor drinking den tucked inside the posh Waldorf Astoria hotel. Tiny candlelit ... READ MORE