- 116 W. Hubbard St. Lower Level, River North
This cocktail lounge recalls the speakeasy era in its tucked-away location underneath Slurping Turtle. Dim lighting, expansive dark leather upholstery and cockt... READ MORE
This cocktail lounge recalls the speakeasy era in its tucked-away location underneath Slurping Turtle. Dim lighting, expansive dark leather upholstery and cockt... READ MORE
Lunchtime and happy-hour crowds are friendly and large in this narrow neighborhood bar tucked away near the Merchandise Mart in River North. Patrons spanning th... READ MORE
Complete with green-and-white striped awnings and a hanging coat-of-arms, the interior of this 19th-century corner tavern also showcases Irish ala Chicago tinge... READ MORE
Most of the regulars at this Old Town outpost of the national Hooters chain know what they're getting when they walk in the door: zesty wings, juicy burgers, co... READ MORE
Late founders Gene Michelotti and Alfredo Federichi opened what owner Tony Durpetti says was Chicago's first steak house in June 1941, a full 40 years prior to ... 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
This restaurant and bar reopened after a remodel emphasising farm-to-table French fare. For a steady supply of vegetables, the chef/owner Didier Durand actuall... READ MORE
Owner Jose Lagoa, from the town of La Coruna in northwestern Spain, says the Spanish tapas and ambience (noisy, partylike) draw 1,000 people a day on the weeken... READ MORE
The main gist of O'Leary's Public House seems to the be public itself. O'Leary's seems to attract all walks of city life, from passing businessmen on early leav... READ MORE
"The illusion" is the attraction, said owner Jim Flint of men dressing up as women. The Baton has offered its Las Vegas-style revue featuring female impersonato... READ MORE
The tempting scents of ribs and steaks charring over a wood fire make your stomach growl and draw you in the right direction: Walk through the door and you've g... READ MORE
Known for its popular karaoke nights (Tuesday through Saturday), Blue Frog also serves up plenty of burgers, free bingo on Mondays and specialty cocktails such ... READ MORE
Sound-bar is Chicago's hottest upscale nightclub that revolutionizes Chicago nightlife by boasting style, luxury and state-of-the-art technology. Showcasing 20,... READ MORE
This River North pub's moniker is borrowed from St. Stephen's Church, nicknamed the Pepper Canister, a social and cultural neighborhood haunt in Temple Bar, Dub... READ MORE
Like its siblings in New York, Miami and Las Vegas, this spacious and splashy River North spot offers a chic scene complete with a year-round rooftop deck with ... READ MORE
Though owned by the same folks behind mega-club, Sound Bar, this spot is a more intimate concept that puts less focus on beats and more emphasis on lounging. Ex... READ MORE
The former home of Mystique and Dennis Rodman's club Illusions has gotten another makeover as Ontourage (pronounced "entourage"). Expect different themes on eac... 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 lounge housed on the top floor of a funky River North building caters to a trendsetting and -seeking crowd that's not afraid to flash some cash on champagn... READ MORE