● Lincoln Hall (Lincoln Park) - Owners of Schubas Tavern go all out, and all in, for Chicago's newest live music club.
● Bar Novo (The Loop) - Luxe cocktails at luxe prices. Renaissance Hotel's typically plush bar with bites.

● Tiny Lounge (Lincoln Square) - Long-awaited return of classy, petite spot (again) filled nightly with well-made martini-seekers.

● Madpoison UltraLounge (West Loop) - Blending nightlife and mixology with a little (or a lot) technology makes for a potent evening at this West Loop "iBar."

● Faith & Whiskey (Lincoln Park) - DePaul kids will have to step up their music tastes if they want to hang out at this laid-back rock bar.