- 536 W. Erie St., River North
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
This Italian steakhouse located on the north branch of the Chicago River is a classic, clubby neighborhood eatery, with large picture windows draped in floral c... READ MORE
This former clubby martini spot was remodeled into a live music venue that fits the Logan Square scene. Just going by "Ultra Lounge" nowadays, it's a small spot... READ MORE
Brought to you by the group behind Rockwood Place, Angels & Mariachis and LaSalle Power Co., this pub takes on a gastro-pub approach that caters to a lunch crow... READ MORE
Crescendo is now operated by the folks behind Sound-Bar. Only subtle tweaks to the decor have been made to this two-story club located in the former L8 space; t... READ MORE
This masculine, upscale sports bar in River North is just steps away from the Merchandise Mart. The name gives a nod to the city's two major sports teams, plus ... READ MORE
The Shady Lady rock bar and bistro has changed names and shifted gears. Now Fedora Lounge, the bar and eatery features TVs airing classic movies -- from western... READ MORE
This sprawling restaurant-lounge from the owners of Social Twenty-Five and Moe's Cantina was designed to mix nightlife, dining and sports. Three separate areas ... READ MORE
After 10 years of hosting rock and punk shows in Logan Square, Fireside Bowl went back to being a bowling alley ($15-$20/hour). Open bowl is available daily, bu... READ MORE
Club Lago has been a part of Chicago history since 1952, when original owners Gus and Ida Lazzarini came to town from Lucca, Italy (near Florence), and used the... READ MORE
Co-owner Freud Naajar has a success on his hands. All patrons enjoy their deep-dish pizza surrounded by forest green walls sprinkled with framed pictures of Chi... READ MORE
The mini-stage behind the bar and the two entrances on opposite streets (which is where the "two way" in the name comes from) set this dive bar apart from its o... READ MORE
When alfresco fever sweeps Chicago every summer, expect heat seekers to flock to this River North spot to sip and soak up the sun on this bar's rooftop deck and... 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 it opened in February 2008, Tumbao in Logan Square has brought in a predominantly Latino crowd with live salsa music and Caribbean-inspired small plates. ... READ MORE
Martinis and specialty tequilas are the top reasons to stop by Lime Lounge, a sleek spot offering an urban vibe in Waukegan. A gorgeous custom-made mahogany bar... READ MORE
This inconspicuous afterhours spot is open on select nights of the week only. Don't bother looking for a sign -- there isn't one. Instead, look for a doorway co... READ MORE
Enter through the back alley and head up the stairs -- but first, you've got to get past the door staff. There isn't a guest list or RSVP policy currently in pl... READ MORE
This lounge located beneath New York import Mercadito is the brainchild of Alfredo Sandoval, a partner in Mercadito and New York nightlife personality Aalexande... READ MORE
Update: Teaze Lounge is now closed. Leave your shiny shirt at home: Jeans, Chuck Taylors and other casual attire are fine to wear to this comfortable River Nort... READ MORE