- 22 W. Hubbard St., Near North
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
The Leg Room brings martini madness to Division Street. While trendy, the room certainly out-classes anything else in the vicinity. Plenty of lounge furniture a... 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
This unusual saloon-like club features a rowdy atmosphere complete with dueling pianists who encourage diners to belt out familiar tunes. Bar bites include appe... READ MORE
What does this spot have that other entries in the River North sports lounge category -- Bull & Bear, Theory and District, to name a few -- don't have? A late-n... READ MORE
The name's the same but the owners have changed: The group behind Old Town's Spoon and Lincoln Park's Flounder's bought Elm Street in spring 2008. Located near ... READ MORE
Brought to you by the group behind Rockwood Place, Angels & Mariachis and LaSalle Power Co., this pub takes on a gastro-pub approach that caters to a lunch crow... READ MORE
The lounge formerly known as Climax has officially changed its name to The Griffin Lounge. Look for a blend of Old World architectural pieces and contemporary d... READ MORE
Pampering and partying go hand in hand at this 5,000-square-foot, late-night "liquor spa." Hotshot New York designers outfitted the space with a 60-foot water w... READ MORE
Located in the sleek, luxurious James Hotel, this anchor to the south end of Rush Street provides an intimate alternative to the typical nightlife options. J Ba... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
Crescendo is now operated by the folks behind Sound-Bar. Only subtle tweaks to the decor have been made to this two-story club located in the former L8 space; t... READ MORE
Located in the Hotel Sax (formerly the House of Blues Hotel and Kaz Bar), Crimson Lounge features old-fashioned portraits and oil paintings, rich fabrics, perio... READ MORE
This masculine, upscale sports bar in River North is just steps away from the Merchandise Mart. The name gives a nod to the city's two major sports teams, plus ... READ MORE
More mature bargoers head to this nearly 7,000-square-foot, two-level lounge. Settle into the upstairs bar as musicians tickle the ivories, or head downstairs f... READ MORE
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... 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
The Shady Lady rock bar and bistro has changed names and shifted gears. Now Fedora Lounge, the bar and eatery features TVs airing classic movies -- from western... READ MORE
This sprawling restaurant-lounge from the owners of Social Twenty-Five and Moe's Cantina was designed to mix nightlife, dining and sports. Three separate areas ... READ MORE