- 1448 N. Wells St., Old Town
This Old Town bar and eatery is known for its barbecue baby back ribs, jumbo glasses of vodka-spiked lemonade, and of course, its cozy fireplace-warmed setting.... READ MORE
This Old Town bar and eatery is known for its barbecue baby back ribs, jumbo glasses of vodka-spiked lemonade, and of course, its cozy fireplace-warmed setting.... READ MORE
The tavern first set up shop here in 1957 and offers a well-conceived atmosphere heavy on tradition and clubby, genteel ambience. There's a vintage vacuum-tube ... READ MORE
This charming Old Town eatery features a spacious garden complete with a bar. A large lounge with a mahogany bar and an adjacent dining area occupy the inside o... READ MORE
This beer-centric bar from the owners of Bull & Bear is twice as large as its sibling with a pubbier feel. This bar and grill will aim to please wandering touri... READ MORE
The Matchbox calls itself "Chicago's Most Intimate Bar." That doesn't mean it's romantic; the West Town building's confines (three feet wide at its narrowest, a... READ MORE
At some "Irish" bars, the most they have in common with Ireland is Guinness on tap and cardboard shamrocks taped to windows. Not so here. Co-partners John Phela... READ MORE
This neighborhood sports bar, open since 1993, is equipped with 24 satellite hook-ups and plentiful TV screens. Check out three pool tables in the back, Golden ... READ MORE
A long, narrow room with brick walls and an impressive back bar that dates back more than 100 years, O'Callaghan's draws journalists and others who work nearby.... READ MORE
After most Rush and Division hot spots close their doors for the night, keep the party going at this three-story Old Town corner pub, which serves late-night ea... READ MORE
Named after the mascot of Southern Illinois University, Saluki's is SIU's unofficial Chicago alumni headquarters. The bar opened in 1989 on Ohio St. and relocat... READ MORE
The 1890-era building that houses Emmit's is situated on a triangular lot. During Prohibition it was the Italian Savings and Trust, a bank reputed to be a haven... READ MORE
This sports-themed bar and grill serves up traditional pub grub, plus sandwiches and salads. Pizza is all-you-can-eat on Monday and Wednesday nights. READ MORE
The Island Tap makes a good get-away after a long day. Loyal locals create a family-like atmosphere in the small bar, which offers a liquid-only menu. READ MORE
If you're down and out, head to Downing's, where someone is likely to cheer you up. Take a seat at the large horseshoe-shaped bar, and order something hot off t... READ MORE
If the cozy, upscale interior, pool tables and Golden Tee don't tip you off that you've entered a neighborhood bar crossed with a sports bar, perhaps the 17 tel... READ MORE
This no-frills bar and grill provides a welcome contrast to River North's fancier bars and clubs. Cheap bottled beer, straight-forward mixed drinks and sandwich... READ MORE
This River North cantina is brought to you by Bortz Entertainment Group (the force behind many local spots, including Republic and Boutique. Owner Marc Bortz sa... READ MORE
Four Corners Tavern Group, the force behind neighborhood bars Kirkwood, Schoolyard, WestEnd, Brownstone and others also owns this neighborhood sports bar in Old... READ MORE
This sibling location to Blue Frog Bar & Grill karaoke nights, burgers and beer. Formerly called "Blue Frog 22" the bar and restaurant was given a whirlwind mak... READ MORE
This corner pub in the former Spoon address is now pouring the Irish trinity of Guinness, Harp and Smithwick's. A pressed tin ceiling and a 140-year old wooden ... READ MORE