- 728 W. Grand Ave., River West
Years after opening, Funky Buddha still attracts a crowd that's just as eclectic as its early days, thanks to a lively atmosphere in a laidback, loungy space an... READ MORE
Years after opening, Funky Buddha still attracts a crowd that's just as eclectic as its early days, thanks to a lively atmosphere in a laidback, loungy space an... 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
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
Zero Gravity is located at 22w613 75th St., Naperville. 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
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
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
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 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
Bringing in shows for the mostly under-20 crowd (and sometimes their parents), this club doesn't serve alcohol, but you will find a huge variety of smoothies, s... READ MORE
This River West space hosts ticketed events and private parties. 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