- 720 N. Rush St., Near North
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
The groundwork was laid for this restaurant when owner Alex Dana converted his original Rosebud on Taylor Street (opened in 1977) from a steakhouse to an authen... READ MORE
Blue Chicago primarily features women singers at two locations, with this being the smaller. Basically, it's a long tavern room with a stage at the end that mig... READ MORE
With one big screen TV and 20 monitors, this sports bar offers great sightlines plus a masculine decor with brass railings, pennants, and black-and-white photo... READ MORE
Maybe it's the soft-edged oil paintings of nude women hanging on the walls, but this looks like the kind of bar the man who reads Playboy would have hung out in... READ MORE
This River North after work and nightspot bridges the gap between a neighborhood bar and a club. This is the place to try a new martini -- there are 40 to choos... 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 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
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago has cocoa lovers in mind with its Chocolate Bar. From 8 p.m.-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, an all-you-can-eat chocolate ... 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
New ownership has transformed Kelly's Corner into Tonik Bar, which brings in a mix of older regulars and local college students. Whether you're a Cubs or a Sox ... READ MORE
This terrace lounge on the sixteenth floor of the Trump Tower boasts one of the best alfresco views in the city. To get there, take the elevator to Sixteen on t... READ MORE
Pops for Champagne reconcepted its basement jazz lounge into a vintage-inspired drinking parlor. To get there, enter through Pops and look for the "W" above the... READ MORE
This River North gay bar from Brian Martin (former general manager at Eve) has taken up residence in the space that was most recently Lucky Lady, but before tha... READ MORE
You can see this urban farmhouse tavern's pledge to keep it local written all over the menu -- from the mussels in Half Acre Gossamer with red peppers, corn, sc... READ MORE
Joining siblings in Edison Park, McHenry, Schaumburg and Union Station, the Gold Coast outpost of The Snuggery takes the former spot of sports bar Finn McCool's... READ MORE
Hawaiian themed restaurant. READ MORE
From the Rosebud restaurant group, this spot features modern Italian small plates, homemade pastas, seafood dishes, classic cocktails and an affordable wine lis... READ MORE
Party it up in this Near North nightclub which features a bass-heavy VOID sound system. READ MORE