- 3937 N. Lincoln Ave., North Center
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
In the former location of Benz bar and Benedicts Chicago, Brownstone has made its home in a completely different fashion than its predecessors. This North Cente... READ MORE
This down-to-earth, family-run hangout attracts a mid-20s and 30s-crowd looking for a relaxed spot to grab a brew. The bar is stocked with Goose Island, Sierra ... READ MORE
Regulars and locals of all ages come to this Ravenswood fixture that's been around for more than 30 years. Live music--from blue grass to Latin to hip hop--and ... READ MORE
Half Acre's beers, including Half Acre lager, Over Ale and Daisy Cutter, are brewed here in this 9,000-square-foot facility. A North Center retail store floored... READ MORE
Neither a bar nor restaurant, the tap room serves as a place for the beloved local brewery to serve only their own brews. With the extensive, ever-changing beer... READ MORE
The name is Irish, but you won't be deluged by Emerald Isle kitsch at this friendly neighborhood restaurant and pub. You may, however, find yourself enchanted b... READ MORE
Where else in North Center can you bowl at midnight? There may be other places but, according to those who have been to Waveland Bowl in the wee hours, none as ... READ MORE
This North Center restaurant (formerly Jury's) opened on North Lincoln Avenue a few years back, but the awning outside Jury's says "established in 1979." The pa... READ MORE
The tidy St. Ben's neighborhood in North Center has few bars with one notable exception--the G & L Fire Escape (the initials stand for Grace and Leavitt). A f... READ MORE
This classic bowling alley located in the North Center neighborhood features just eight lanes, in addition to dart boards, a full bar and a small arcade. The ju... READ MORE
This small North Center bar caters to a loyal crowd of locals with cheap beer, darts and friendly bartenders. READ MORE
With its casual, laid-back vibe, this North Center neighborhood pub caters to regulars. The tavern features typical bar fare and an assortment of imported beer. READ MORE
Stuffed with memorabilia of old Chicago, this North Center spot is so thematic you'd think you were in some slick chain-owned restaurant. But you're not, you're... READ MORE
Even if you're pushing 40 and they don't know you at Margie's, they'll card you. Nothing personal. It's just that the staff at the North Center joint, owned b... READ MORE
With a curtained wall of windows facing Irving Park, jeweled green carpteting, and an Irish flair, the Windy City Inn feels like a friendly, comfortable neighbo... READ MORE
This North Center place is well worn but tidy, with tables scattered about on a wooden floor. A long bar holds a dozen domestic and imported draft pulls, video ... READ MORE
Martini connoisseurs and art lovers can be found at Scot's, one of the only predominantly gay and lesbian bars in Ravenswood. Works by Chicago artists hang on t... READ MORE
This North Center dive bar features a jukebox, pool table, occasional live bands or DJ sets and plenty of cheap drinks. READ MORE
Though it boasts seven televisions and bikini-clad bartenders, this neighborhood sports bar is popular with more than just 20-something guys. Locals come to thi... READ MORE
Tiny Lounge isn't quite as tiny anymore. The bar's original perch beneath the Addison Brown Line "L" stop closed in early 2006 due to CTA construction. The bar ... READ MORE