- 3937 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
At this family-owned restaurant and tavern in downtown Palatine, you can chow down on Angus burgers, wraps and pizza, and on weekends, watch out for fish fry an... READ MORE
This Palatine pub serves typical bar fare like pizza, sandwiches and hot wings within a casual, late-night setting. Stop by Fridays, when you can grab complimen... READ MORE
This down-to-earth, family-run hangout attracts a mid-20s and 30s-crowd looking for a relaxed spot to grab a brew. The bar is stocked with Goose Island, Sierra ... READ MORE
Enjoy barbecue with beers, tacos with tequila at this suburban restaurant by Rachel Dennis of Lake Street Kitchen + Bar in Oak Park. Chef Jason Kurosaki (Avec, ... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
The location has changed (the classic Irish bar has moved two blocks west to a bigger space) but the friendly vibe and good brew and grub remains. The pub share... READ MORE
With its casual, laid-back vibe, this North Center neighborhood pub caters to regulars. The tavern features typical bar fare and an assortment of imported beer. READ MORE
Stuffed with memorabilia of old Chicago, this North Center spot is so thematic you'd think you were in some slick chain-owned restaurant. But you're not, you're... READ MORE
This North Center place is well worn but tidy, with tables scattered about on a wooden floor. A long bar holds a dozen domestic and imported draft pulls, video ... READ MORE
A large neighborhood sports bar with 21 TVs, Duffy's has a constantly changing list of daily drink specials. The crowd is a good mix from business people to con... 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
This casual two-story Irish pub offers a dark wood interior, a well-worn black-and-white checkered floor, gas fireplace, 10 jock-friendly televisions and plenty... READ MORE
This friendly neighborhood pub serves up plenty to drink, plus casual eats such as pizza, burgers and beef sandwiches. For a late-night nosh, regulars here swea... READ MORE
Though it boasts seven televisions and bikini-clad bartenders, this neighborhood sports bar is popular with more than just 20-something guys. Locals come to thi... READ MORE
This is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque facade to the Guinness on tap to the live Irish music. Two fireplaces keep it cozy and t... READ MORE
Housed in a vintage building in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, Celtic Crown Public House bills itself as a "little bit of Ireland." Order Emerald Isle brews--... READ MORE
This Forest Park pub mixes elements of a traditional Irish saloon -- copper ceilings, refurbished marble floors, wooden bar -- with high-tech amenities such as ... READ MORE
This North Center pub has plenty of classy touches, from the diamond emblem on the sign to the vintage bar and tin ceiling to fireplaces and a moose head mounte... READ MORE
The folks behind Waterhouse expanded to the North Center/Lincoln Square 'hood with this bar and grill in the former Cafe Florida space. Walls of windows at thi... READ MORE