Bars and Clubs Bars & Clubs in Loop

Bar Novo -

1 W. Wacker Drive - Chicago (Loop)

The former Lobby Court bar inside the Renaissance Hotel relaunches as Bar Novo.

Cal's Liquors -

400 S. Wells St. - Chicago (Loop)

This Loop dive is a favorite among bike messengers and brokers who wander over from the nearby Board of Trade. The booze is cheap and you can catch...

Tavern at the Park -

130 E. Randolph St. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)

The folks behind Keefer's have opened this "polished casual" eatery in the Prudential Plaza.

The Gage -

24 S. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Grant Park Museums)

Gastropub blending down-to-Earth fare with upscale flair across from Millennium Park.

South Water Kitchen -

225 N. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (Loop)

Hotel Monaco's American-themed restaurant and bar, featuring classic comfort food faves

Deals & Specials:

• Half-price bottles of wine
• $9 build-your-own white wine flights

Plymouth Restaurant & Bar -

327 S. Plymouth Ct. - Chicago (Loop)

The folks behind Hollywood Grill and Breakfast Restaurant and White Palace Grill are behind this Loop spot.

Deals & Specials:

• $3 Miller Lite pints
• $7 mojitos

Sweetwater -

225 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Loop)

Michigan Avenue bar and grill from the owners of Wicker Park's The Boundary

Deals & Specials:

• Half-price bottles of wine

Base Bar -

230 N. Michigan Ave. - Chicago (Loop)

The lobby lounge at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago draws a mix of hotel guests, professionals and bargoers with a sophisticated rock 'n' roll edge.

Cactus Bar & Grill -

404 S. Wells St. - Chicago (Loop)

Located in the Financial District, this big, airy bar is your typical dive for frat boys, current and former. Traders and other worker bees stop in...

Deals & Specials:

• $1 sliders, $3 Miller Lite 20-ounce drafts, $5 wine glasses
• $2.95 appetizers with drink purchase 5 p.m.-midnight

Emerald Loop Bar & Grill -

216 N. Wabash Ave. - Chicago (Loop)

Loop spot from the guys behind Vaughn's Pub and the Mystic Celt.

Deals & Specials:

• $4.50 beer of the month drafts
• $9.95 chicken pot pie, $9.95 beef brisket