- 694 N. Milwaukee Ave., River West
Formerly known as Juicy Wine Bar, this friendly West Town spot is dedicated to fabulous wines, tasty cheeses and artisanal meat, with a handful of signature coc... READ MORE
Formerly known as Juicy Wine Bar, this friendly West Town spot is dedicated to fabulous wines, tasty cheeses and artisanal meat, with a handful of signature coc... READ MORE
Open since 2002, JT's Porch is known for better-than-average pub grub, from burgers to wings to chili. There's never a cover for weekly live music sets, and a w... READ MORE
Named in honor of the angular historical building that it's housed in, The Point, from Matthew Harris (Clutch, Matilda), blends elements of the historical exter... READ MORE
Since Frankie's 1995 opening in the heart of booming downtown Naperville, it has played host to an eclectic lineup of blues, jazz, rockabilly, Cajun, pop, rock ... READ MORE
A local favorite, this neighborhood pub is famous for its reubens and hearty bar food fare. The rustic interior – complete with wood beamed ceilings – attempts ... READ MORE
One of the most popular stops on the downtown Naperville party trail, Features is a sports bar with a club attitude. During the day, the kitchen churns out dece... READ MORE
Glenn Taylor, a former CPA who learned to brew beer in his basement, took his hobby public by opening this Lombard brewing company and restaurant in 1999. Offer... READ MORE
Tucked on a sidestreet just southeast of the Halsted-Milwaukee-Grand intersection, this pool room is a haven for enthusiasts of all skill levels. There are thre... 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
The former Sweetwater space has new owners and a new name: Lusha's Restaurant and Bar. The menu has changed to casual instead of pricey, ditching steaks and lob... READ MORE
Originally from Denver, Rock Bottom has seized the microbrewery craze and put a tap on it. Handcrafted right in the on-location brewery by a resident brewmaster... READ MORE
Although the name refers to the European wine designation, it also happens to be the initials for Dunlays on Clark, the spot's founding company. Unlike the Linc... READ MORE
This swanky wine bar occupies the former La Piazza space south of downtown Naperville -- and the former chef is one of the partners in this venture. On the menu... READ MORE
An integrated sound system means that the dance floor at Club Paradis can stay high energy, while alcoves and sofa areas have a more intimate feel. Pull up a st... READ MORE
Since new ownership took over the former George's Place location, CrossTown Pub & Grill has become a haven for video game players who like to show off their ski... READ MORE
Tommy Nevin's Pub in Naperville may have the same menu of Irish comfort food as its Evanston counterpart, but it brings in the mid-30s crowd instead of college ... READ MORE
A combination casual restaurant and sports bar, the second location of Roundheads in Lombard boasts an expanded menu. The bar is well prepared with ten 46-inch ... READ MORE
Gone are the neutral tones, white tablecloths and pricey steaks of former tenant Avenue M -- but don't worry, the gorgeous ivy and flower-laden patio remains. N... 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 first Illinois location of the national franchise, BlackFinn aims to seduce sports fans with banks of 37 HDTVs. While you'll find pub grub favorites like na... READ MORE