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- 151 W. Erie, Chicago 60654
- 312-274-1111
Tavernita
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito renown have opened Tavernita, which falls somewhere between a Med-Latin restaurant and a sexy, elegant lounge. Tavernita is in the ... read more
- 1725 W. Division St., Chicago 60622
- 773-697-4804
The Anthem
We know…it’s just what Division Street needs. Another sports bar. At least this one puts a different spin on the standard LCD screen congested burgers and boys' hangout. Brought to Wic... read more
- 2624 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60614
- 773-857-0421
Barrelhouse Flat
Don’t put this bar in a box based on its Lincoln Park location. With Violet Hour vet Stephen Cole and Greg Butera of Aviary at the helm, the bar is set high in regards to the cocktail selecti... read more
- 738 N. Clark St., 2nd floor, Chicago
- 312-397-1961
Highball Lounge
The Tasting Room’s master sommelier Perry Fotopoulos is behind this '50s-inspired River North lounge above Orange. Sidle up to a low-slung slick leather booth and order a punch bowl for the g... read more
- 1023 W. Lake St., Chicago
- 312-243-9770
Vera Chicago
Spain is the name of the game at this West Loop wine bar, owned by husband and wife duo Mark and Elizabeth Mendez (the former was previously chef at Carnivale). Named after Mark’s grandmother... read more
- 2521 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-235-5300
The Owl
It's not hard to guess where this Logan Square bar gets its name. The neighborhood joint brought by the same David Halpern and partners behind Estelle's, Easy Bar and aliveOne stays open until the ... read more
- 2601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-292-9463
Telegraph Wine Bar
It’s a wonder it’s taken this long for a few young entrepreneurs to open a wine bar in Logan Square. The wise guys behind this operation: Tom MacDonald and Jason Norman of Webster&rsquo... read more
- 59 W. Hubbard St. , Chicago 60654
- 312-595-0800
Studio Paris
The rooftop of the Paris Club converts to a decadent lounge at 4pm and a glamorous nightclub after 10. Warholian vibe prevails, with photographers snapping away at the scene and the resulting black... read more
- 343 W. Erie St., Chicago 60654
- 312-972-9882
Board Room
Billing itself as a "boutique nightclub," this River North spot features VIP bottle service, weekend DJs and the usual crowd of scantily dressed girls and greased-up guys on the prowl. Leather b... read more
- 215 W. Ontario St., Chicago 60654
- 312-255-8927
Tzar Ultra Lounge
This nightclub is doing it up ultra-luxe... Russian style. Squint through the ambient purple lighting in your leather booth and use the presented iPad to scroll through the 150 types of vodka, and... read more
- 3244 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago 60657
- 773-697-7578
Northdown Cafe and Taproom
This Lakeview spot brings some of the best elements of the Midwest to your table. First, there are the 50-plus bottles of beer, a dozen taps, and a rotating lineup of local and craft brews, all ov... read more
- 1332 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60622
- 773-904-8615
Standard Bar/Grill
'Tis called the Standard for good reason. This is the kind of place Chicago can't seem to get enough of: a two-story sports bar that hosts a bevy of flatscreen TVs and over 50 different kinds of be... read more
- 955 W. Fulton Market, Chicago 60607
The Aviary
If you thought Grant Achatz was doing wild things with food over at Next, wait 'til you see what he and Craig Schoettler are up to with the cocktails at this bar next door. Imagine crystal clear ... read more
- 1505 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago 60614
- 312-970-1505
The Ace Bar
Live music and comedy take over the former McDunna's location. The gastropub menu focuses on craft beer and burgers, around twenty of them to be exact, with nine kinds of meat to choose from. You... read more
- 333 W. 35th St., Chicago 60609
- 312-674-5860
Bacardi at the Park
Open to the public on home-game days, this Bacardi-inspired bar focuses on rum cocktails (natch) and BBQ. Pulled pork sandwiches, baby back ribs, and smoked brisket nachos will sop up your pregam... read more
- 315 N. LaSalle Dr., Chicago 60654
- 312-822-0100
Bridge Bar
What exactly is a cocktail kitchen? Only a collision food and drink such as beef jerky-infused vodka cocktails and duck-fat popcorn. The classic interior pairs well with its above-the-river locale,... read more
- 71 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60601
- 312-346-9870
Hoyt's Chicago
It's not that Chicago needs another "modern American tavern in a hotel," but what we're always up for is a chef that aims to keep his big city menu simple and comfortable. Butternut squash soup, ... read more
- 100 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago 60606
- 312-546-6177
South Branch
On nice days, this is the latest place to go before leaving the Loop. The 175-seat patio right on the river promises sultry evenings of cocktails and craft brews, paired with standard lounge fare... read more
- 2858 N. Halsted St., Chicago 606567
- 773-915-5005
George Street Pub
In a city rampant with Irish pubs, this pub takes a departure with it's New Orleans-style food and drink. From crawfish po'boys and jambalaya to the over 50 local microbrews your experience is like... read more
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