- 22 W. Hubbard St., Near North
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... READ MORE
The Chicago club hot shots of Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--are behind this laid-back yet upscale bar and grill. But with an... 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
This unusual saloon-like club features a rowdy atmosphere complete with dueling pianists who encourage diners to belt out familiar tunes. Bar bites include appe... READ MORE
What does this spot have that other entries in the River North sports lounge category -- Bull & Bear, Theory and District, to name a few -- don't have? A late-n... READ MORE
During the summer, the Conrad Chicago opens an outdoor lounge and restaurant on the fifth floor balcony overlooking Rush and Grand. Its 1950s South Beach theme ... READ MORE
This modern sports-focused lounge fancies itself one step above your standard sports bar. Comfy barstools and chairs are fit for extended game-watching, and the... 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
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
This five-level nightclub is in the Excalibur space, spanning more than 60,000 square feet and featuring local and national DJs. Find a craft pub and eatery ser... READ MORE
There aren't too many places to get a filet mignon at three in the morning, but this congenial Irish-themed restaurant/bar fits the bill. A white stucco exterio... 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
You can get lost for hours in this games complex, a high-energy, neon-lit emporium that whips together '50s-era carnival games, Vegas-style casino games, video ... 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
This is the first U.S. venture for the owners, who already own bars, clubs and hotels in Ireland, the U.K. and Spain. The space (formerly occupied by Tonic 661 ... 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 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
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
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
Housed in the former Al Primo Canto space, this rustic Italian restaurant encourages passing plates. Start with cured meat or cheese boards and chilled or hot s... READ MORE