Most emailed Bars & Clubs items

1. Photos: 2009 North Halsted Halloween Parade

2. Cuvee

River North club and ultra-lounge specializing in champagne cocktails

3. Hackney's Printers Row

Located in one of the oldest buildings in Printers Row, the first city location of the suburban chain offers something for everyone, from their famous Hackneyburger and French-fried onion loaves to a strawberry spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette.

4. Group party rooms

These new bars are ready to host your holiday shindig

5. Photos: Metromix Halloween Sucks Party

6. Beer and Bacon

Sample six seasonal brews with six cuts of pork, including Metropolitan Flywheel Bright lager with pepper bacon.

7. Big Star

The owners of Danny's Tavern and other prolific local spots are behind this alfresco-focused bar in the former Pontiac address.

8. Little Joe's

The kitchen's open till midnight at this family-owned bar and Italian restaurant. When you're done noshing on traditional antipasti and pasta dishes, stay for a drink and a few rounds of darts.

9. Sidebar Grille

The folks behind Brownstone Tavern & Grill, Schoolyard Tavern & Grill and Gaslight Bar & Grille are also behind Sidebar, which focuses on lunch and happy hour, thanks to its Loop location.

10. 6 Corners Sports Bar

Sports bar named for Wicker Park's famed six-corner intersection

11. Ladies' Night Out

Includes complimentary manicures and massages and $7 glasses of sparkling wine.

12. Jilly's Piano Bar

Laid-back Rush Street piano bar

13. Marge's Still

The folks behind Old Town Pub and Garrett Ripley’s have taken over this address--which has been a corner tavern since 1885--and re-christened it Marge’s Still.

14. Battle of the Bhut

Watch competitive eaters devour wings made with bhut jolokia peppers.

15. TBOX. The 14th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl 2

Clink drinks at more than 30 Wrigleyville bars.

16. Jack's on Halsted (Jack's American Blend)

Feel both hip and full at Jack’s on Halsted. Check out the artistic martini list while munching on one of many small plate options. The restaurant emits an almost under-the-sea vibe with its trendy greens and blues that rule the dining room.

17. Alumni Club

A sports haven with basketball and volleyball courts and more that 50 TVs for those who would rather just watch.

18. New Line Tavern

West Loop bar and grill from the owners of Daily Bar & Grill

19. Maple Tree Inn

The Maple Tree Inn is like a trip to the Big Easy without the airfare. Entrees usually include spicy blackened jumbo sea scallops with brie sauce, crawfish etouffee and smoked pork chop with sun-dried sweet cherries and bourbon glaze.

20. Old Town Social

The neighborhood's fancy-but-not-flashy hotspot.

21. Grace O'Malley's Restaurant-Pub

This South Loop spot is from the folks behind the Chicago Firehouse Restaurant and the Wabash Tap.

22. Photo tour: Sweetwater

23. Basement Jaxx

MSTRKRFT, Modeselektor, Bald Eagle, Kid Color.

24. Double A

Small and exclusive cocktail lounge located below Mercadito

25. Cab's Wine Bar Bistro

The name is short for cabernet, so it should come as no surprise that this bistro is serious about its award-winning wine collection.