- 1136 W. Lawrence Ave., Uptown
Uptown locals and concertgoers from the nearby Aragon and Riviera flock to this friendly, 4 a.m. bar, located just steps from the Red Line Lawrence stop. Decora... READ MORE
Uptown locals and concertgoers from the nearby Aragon and Riviera flock to this friendly, 4 a.m. bar, located just steps from the Red Line Lawrence stop. Decora... READ MORE
Cy Oldham of Silver Cloud and Howard Natinsky of Five Star partnered to bring cocktails and comfort food with a twist to this strip of Broadway, which is quite ... 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
Slated to open in the 7,200-square-feet ground floor of the Uptown Broadway Building in early 2013, this former speakeasy space will take cues from the past in ... READ MORE
Big Chicks takes its name from a moniker its owner, the sizable Michelle Fire, picked up on a trip to India. The natives there had trouble pronouncing "Michelle... READ MORE
There have been gay bathhouses in Chicago since the late 19th Century, but Man's Country in Andersonville, which opened in 1973, was the first to come clean abo... READ MORE
Hopleaf gets its name from a beer advertised outside taverns in Malta, the home country of proprietor Michael Roper's father. But the tavern draws its inspirati... 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
Visitors to Murphy's are welcomed by the old-fashioned lettering on the marquee and American flag hanging out front. This Irish pub draws locals to watch the bi... 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
This sports-themed gay bar in Uptown offers more than the usual ESPN-tuned TVs; look for plenty of disco videos and beats to accompany your cheering. The pub-gr... READ MORE
Looking for a chill, relaxed hang to kick back with a brew and shoot the sh--we mean breeze--with your friendly neighbors? This Uptown spot's for you. iPod play... READ MORE
Frankie J's on Broadway is back...sort of. The comedian chef partnered with a couple of club promoters to open The Spot in the former Frankie J's space in Uptow... READ MORE
Martinis and specialty tequilas are the top reasons to stop by Lime Lounge, a sleek spot offering an urban vibe in Waukegan. A gorgeous custom-made mahogany bar... READ MORE
Expect burgers, wraps and quality bar food at this neighborhood Waukegan tavern, named for the pseudonym Ray Bradbury used for his hometown of Waukegan in sever... READ MORE