- 1301 S. Wabash Ave., South Loop
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
Paving the way for modern sports bars in the South Loop, this tavern and restaurant goes beyond your average beer-and-shot spot. "I got tired of waiting for som... READ MORE
On the Illinois Prairie Path, the Geneva Country House echoes the design of the Clarendon Hills original on a larger scale, with a spacious cedar deck overlooki... READ MORE
This suburban outpost of John Barleycorn can only be described as huge: It's a two-story brick behemoth plopped down on the corner of American Lane and National... READ MORE
The folks behind the local Leona's chain and the original Hop Haus, a casual, late-night burger-and-beer spot in River North, are also behind this Rogers Park l... READ MORE
"Drink local!" is the rallying cry at this brewpub in Logan Square. Josh Deth, who also co-owns Wicker Park vegetarian spot Handlebar, has 14 taps pouring Revol... READ MORE
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
This sports-focused neighborhood bar and grill in Uptown serves all the classics, including thin-crust, regular, stuffed and deep-dish pizza; hot wings; quarter... READ MORE
The name is an homage to the Riverview amusement park, which was located in this neighborhood until the late '60s. The menu includes six varieties of grilled ch... READ MORE
You can't miss the bright blue facade of this American-style pub in Lakeview, which caters to neighborhood folks and transplants coming from Cubs games. The men... READ MORE
This family-friendly restaurant and bar on the south side of the tracks in downtown Mount Prospect has five flat-screen TVs, a jukebox and Golden Tee. On the me... 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
Don't be fooled -- this family run business bears no connection to the chain sub spot of the same name. Bona-fide cousins Dino and Peter Karountzos run this piz... READ MORE
Friday's packs 'em in, especially on weekends. There's a big selections of munchies -- like buffalo wings and spinach dip -- plus entrees including steak, chop... READ MORE
Owner Tony Maniscalco is proud of what he calls the upscale-but-relaxed environment of his Italian restaurant and lounge. The kitchen features a wide selection ... READ MORE
This upscale urban bar and restaurant is accented by funky artwork and upbeat music. The menu offers a wide assortment of oversized sandwiches, appetizers, sala... READ MORE
This independently owned Irish tavern is a western suburban favorite, serving typical pub grub with a fish fry on Fridays and 20 beers on tap. Lots of TVs make ... READ MORE
Popular Lakeview bar and beer garden Sheffield's has spawned a suburban sibling. The old Dapper's diner space has been retooled to seat 200 inside and about 80 ... READ MORE
We can't promise G-rated results if you Google the name of this West Ridge restaurant and lounge, but chef-owner Anthony Belter tells us it's innocently named a... READ MORE
Boasting no less than 30 TVs, strategically placed stools and a solid line-up of bar food favorites, this Loop sister spot of the original West Loop location at... READ MORE
This bar and restaurant from the team behind Cortland's Garage and The Stretch features several screens in which to watch some of Chicago's favorite sports team... READ MORE