- 1136 W. Lawrence Ave., Uptown
Uptown locals and concertgoers from the nearby Aragon and Riviera flock to this friendly, 4 a.m. bar, located just steps from the Red Line Lawrence stop. Decora... READ MORE
Uptown locals and concertgoers from the nearby Aragon and Riviera flock to this friendly, 4 a.m. bar, located just steps from the Red Line Lawrence stop. Decora... READ MORE
Cy Oldham of Silver Cloud and Howard Natinsky of Five Star partnered to bring cocktails and comfort food with a twist to this strip of Broadway, which is quite ... READ MORE
Zero Gravity is located at 22w613 75th St., Naperville. READ MORE
Slated to open in the 7,200-square-feet ground floor of the Uptown Broadway Building in early 2013, this former speakeasy space will take cues from the past in ... READ MORE
Big Chicks takes its name from a moniker its owner, the sizable Michelle Fire, picked up on a trip to India. The natives there had trouble pronouncing "Michelle... 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
Carol's Pub goes back to the days when country music--and Uptown--belonged mostly to hillbillies. The dark, starkly furnished tavern was founded in 1973 and end... READ MORE
Hopleaf gets its name from a beer advertised outside taverns in Malta, the home country of proprietor Michael Roper's father. But the tavern draws its inspirati... 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
This European-style pub in Andersonville attracts an eclectic neighborhood clientele. The food is typical bar fare -- chicken wings, burgers, salads and the lik... READ MORE
This sports-themed gay bar in Uptown offers more than the usual ESPN-tuned TVs; look for plenty of disco videos and beats to accompany your cheering. The pub-gr... READ MORE
Looking for a chill, relaxed hang to kick back with a brew and shoot the sh--we mean breeze--with your friendly neighbors? This Uptown spot's for you. iPod play... READ MORE
This Jilly's is the only suburban oupost of the popular Rush Street original. We're having Rush Street deja vu; this outpost is also near heavy hitters like Hug... READ MORE
What a difference a flight of stairs can make. Two-Nine, a chic sliver of a martini lounge, is set above Potter's Place, a no-frills Mexican joint that has been... 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
Tucked into a skinny storefront in downtown Naperville, this no-nonsense bar is all about beer -- craft brews, specifically. The ten taps behind the 12-seat wal... 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
Order a flight in this brewery's taproom and sample beers like the Nourri Fromage stout and Butterfly Flashmob IPA. In the city? Try Solemn Oath brews at Headqu... READ MORE
The Chicagoland outpost of this national chain offers extensive beer menus, weekly tapping events and plenty of local microbrews on tap. READ MORE