- 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Named after the National Treasury of England, this Loop staple (originally modeled after a classic English pub) has been serving Chicagoland since the late 1960... 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
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
Offering an meat-intensive bar menu -- think duck and rabbit sausages -- the Aberdeen Tap provides West Town locals with a place to pair a hearty meal with a cr... READ MORE
This Ukrainian Village bar is an equal-opportunity sports spot – you’ll find baseball, basketball, football and hockey games broadcasted on 16 TVs, as long as i... READ MORE