Bars & Pubs in Chicago

Machine Cocktail Bar

Hip, stylish globally-inspired American dining & cocktail destination.

RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar

Hip indoor/outdoor hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails, small plates & a deck with skyline views.

The Green Mill

Swinging sounds are on tap nightly, from big-name artists to local late-night jam sessions.

Blue Chicago

Late-night blues club with a casual crowd of adults (21 & over) enjoying music & drinks.

Gus' Sip & Dip

No.18 Karaoke bar

Sleek 2nd-floor karaoke bar with neon lights, cocktails & light fare plus public & private rooms.

ROOF on theWit

A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.

Reggies Chicago

No-frills venue for hearing up-and-coming acts plus a wide pub grub menu & loads of beers.

Howl at the Moon Chicago

High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.

The Aviary

Swanky cocktail lounge with intricate drinks in super creative presentations & clever small bites.

Chicago Brewhouse Riverwalk

Pub eats, local beer & classic cocktails in a lively, casual setting with a big waterfront terrace.

Three Dots and a Dash

Classic tropical cocktails, rums & house daiquiris in a retro Polynesian-style setting.

Theory

This upscale sports bar offers an eclectic menu in a slick, loungey space with plentiful plasma TVs.

Family Den

The Northman Beer & Cider Garden on the Riverwalk

A huge list of cider, plus cocktails, offered along with European fare in a warm, buzzy setting.

Emporium Arcade Bar

Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys in a loft-like setting with vaulted ceiling.

Sheffield's Wine & Beer Garden

Neighborhood bar serving BBQ, bar food & craft beers inside or in the large beer garden.

Beat Kitchen

American restaurant/bar with an intimate performance space hosting rock shows & underground comedy.

ROCKS lakeview

Local bar with basic pub food & dozens of beers & whiskeys plus TV sports & outdoor seating.

Sluggers World Class Sports Bar and Grill & Dueling Pianos

Sports bar with second floor batting cages, skeeball & other games, along with a dueling piano bar.