- 674 W. Diversey Pkwy., Lake View
This garden-level Lakeview lounge gives a nod to its name with artwork from emerging local artists on the walls, rotating on a quarterly basis. A reasonably pri... READ MORE
This garden-level Lakeview lounge gives a nod to its name with artwork from emerging local artists on the walls, rotating on a quarterly basis. A reasonably pri... READ MORE
This New Orleans-themed eatery in Lakeview eschews kitsch for class, with appealing French Quarter decor and an ambitious menu of Cajun dishes, including the al... READ MORE
This Lakeview spot boasts conversation-friendly music, vaguely Victorian decor, and a hip abbreviated name. Tight clusters of wooden tables and chairs give way ... READ MORE
The name is different, but the Reuben and spicy turkey sandwiches remain. The owners behind Southport Sandwich Company have completely renovated the Wrigleyvill... READ MORE
Appropriately named after the froth of a lager, this Scottish pub in Lakeview caters to a diverse crowd of beer-guzzling regulars, after-work folk, weekend barh... READ MORE
New management took over this Lakeview bar in May 2008, scrapping food service all together to put more focus on booze and entertainment. That means you'll find... READ MORE
This former tapas lounge in Lakeview has shifted into a DJ-driven late-night lounge. Formerly a church, the space is lined with Brazilian hardwood floors and a ... READ MORE
The folks behind Ecce Cafe, which closed in 2006, gave the space a fresh contemporary look, added additional Asian offerings to Ecce's menu, and rechristened th... READ MORE
Houndstooth Saloon brings a touch of Southern hospitality to a sports bar-heavy stretch of Clark Street in Wrigleyville. Alied with the University of Alabama, t... READ MORE
During the day, this is mainly a low-key sports bar where Iowa fans unite. Once other bars close, it transforms into a late-night destination for Lakeview resid... READ MORE
This corner bar has that everyone-knows-your-name kind of flair, thanks to its tucked-away location on a residential street in Lakeview. The building's been aro... READ MORE
Witts has always been known as solid neighborhood spot to catch the game, but it's also a nice destination for a casual date or a dinner with your parents, than... READ MORE
You know what's hot as the devil's oven (that's what the name means)? This bar and grill with a menu planned around a wood-burning brick oven. Think specialty p... READ MORE
With more than 18 beers on tap and 25 in bottles, this Lincoln Park bar is a haven for sports lovers, with TVs galore, a 100-inch projection screen and NFL and ... 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
When you tire of hitting impersonal ultralounges, try this intimate Lakeview spot. It's decidely cozy and old-school, thanks to its friendly bartenders, small s... READ MORE
The Special Export sign out front should give you some idea of what to expect from this low-key Lakeview dive, which, for a long time, even shied away from draf... READ MORE
Fans of this Lincoln Park spot, closed for two years, can now fill up on Yak-Zies famous tangy wings again. Owner Joe Spagnoli tells us the original location cl... READ MORE
When it opens in late spring/early summer 2012, partners Brian Galati and Mark Kwiatkowski (Uncle Fatty's and Coach House) plan to focus on sports, draft beer a... READ MORE