- 1858 W. Wabansia Ave., Bucktown
The Lincoln Tavern, in the Folak family for nearly 50 years, is a well-kept secret. The Wicker Park tavern was an ice-cream parlor during Prohibition, but the m... READ MORE
The Lincoln Tavern, in the Folak family for nearly 50 years, is a well-kept secret. The Wicker Park tavern was an ice-cream parlor during Prohibition, but the m... READ MORE
Multilevel bar/restaurant/club has a lower-level bar with a bank of plasma TVs, plus pictures of Humphrey Bogart, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and James Dean s... READ MORE
Escape the hustle and bustle around Navy Pier at this Irish pub. Drink and dine with the locals while taking in the view of the Chicago River. Two patio areas o... READ MORE
This Lincoln Square spot's sleek interior may look a little out of place in a neighborhood known for its homey, old-world feel, but the pub's friendly vibe make... READ MORE
The team behind Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse and Hugo's Frog Bar run a much more neighborhoody spot with Luxbar. Seating mixes leather booths with 1940s-inspired ta... READ MORE
This subterranean club owned by Rockit Ranch Productions--Billy Dec, Arturo Gomez and Brad Young--has become a nightlife staple for celeb appearances and late-n... READ MORE
From karaoke contests to rowdy bus-loads of Cubs fans fresh from Wrigley Field, this local spot is forever bringing on the party in Tinley. All sandwiches are s... READ MORE
When Bloomingdale goes to sleep, this bar and grill is the place to party late any night of the week. Specials like 35-cent wings on Monday nights bring sports ... READ MORE
Christopher Peckat, who also owns Beer next door, opened this American smokehouse in the former Improv Kitchen address in Wrigleyville. Chow down on tender, smo... READ MORE
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Since opening in April 2008, Intimo Martini Lounge has been providing an alternative to the typical night out at the neighborhood sports bar by bringing a downt... READ MORE
This Logan Square dive bar’s name has the word ‘lounge’ in it, but in reality it’s anything but. Some may call it an identity crisis, but regulars say that no t... READ MORE
This bumping little bar is covered from floor to ceiling with regal floral wallpaper and Chinese knick-knacks. A few marble-top bistro tables and stools along t... READ MORE
Brendan Sodikoff (Gilt Bar, Curio) describes this two-story West Loop bar and eatery as a "rustic, rough, Frenchy divey bar." The ground floor feels more like a... READ MORE
This Logan Square neighborhood spot strives to be “more of the same” from David Halpern, the brains behind aliveOne, Easy Bar and Estelle’s. And that’s definite... READ MORE
Partners Kevin Cary, Matt Ritchey, and Brendan Blume will open Argyle Brewing in Ravenswood in mid-May. After years of home brewing and starting other businesse... READ MORE
Chef and owner Neil Byers is behind this spacious 90-seat brewpub, which features a menu of burgers, barbecue and local meats and cheeses to complement the five... READ MORE
Located in the center of the Glen Town Center, this comedy nightclub features not only comedy acts, but live entertainment and illusion as well. Grab a drink at... READ MORE
The sports fan can't go wrong at this bar and grill, where the menu selections are all about sports - appetizers are pre-games, salads are warmups, children's m... READ MORE
This comfortable neighborhood sports bar serves classic bar food like burgers, grilled cheese and tater tots, to be washed down with several beers on tap while ... READ MORE