- 770 N. Milwaukee Ave., River West
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
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
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 River West spot is housed in the former Dinky's Tavern & Grill location. The first thing you'll notice is that the building has been painted red – nary a t... READ MORE
If this downscale sibling of nextdoor's Tavern were located in Manhattan instead of historic downtown Libertyville, it would probably be called a gastropub, and... READ MORE
Need a late-night drink and bite in the West Loop? Steve Soble, who's brought you trusty bars such as Daily Bar & Grill and Southport Lanes, delivers with this ... READ MORE
The “Rat Pack”-esque memorabilia, dirt-cheap booze and old-school bartenders fuel this River West spot’s reputation as an odd remnant of a bygone era. Notably b... READ MORE