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Bub City

BBQ Joint, Music Venue, and Whisky Bar$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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Bub City

7.5^/10

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Ranked #3 for whiskey in Near North Side
The experts at Eater and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
"The Nashville hot chicken tenders are great!"(7 Tips)
"You have to try the Giddy Up Fries (Waffle fries loaded up with bbq pulled..."(4 Tips)
"Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles"(6 Tips)
"The mexican firing squad will knock your boots off."(4 Tips)

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Chris MooreApril 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The old fashioned is superb
Kirstjen LorenzMarch 31, 2015
Been here 10+ times
A really spicy Bloody Mary & some great brunch dishes.
Leland BrewsterApril 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Bourbon selection is one of the best in the city
Faithy HAugust 29, 2015
Try the chicken and waffles on the brunch menu... Yum!
Omar DominguezSeptember 6, 2015
Great space. Bbq, hot chicken and craft brews.
Rob DuqueDecember 31, 2012
The Olympia beer in the can is great. Good selection of whiskey as well.
C ReyAugust 26, 2015
Decent BBQ but large spirits list. It's not my first choice for BBQ but it's River North so you're paying for the "environment".
Ergin EroğluAugust 23, 2015
Ribs are perfect
Chris MooreApril 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great pulled pork and waffle fries come with ranch
Joseph B.October 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
The ambiance is pure Nashville and the prices are pure New York.
Andre ChanJune 14, 2013
Make sure you come with a big appetite they give you nice size portions you will be full
Wes JudnickSeptember 21, 2016
Tuesday nights "singing with the band" is a good atmosphere. Average late night menu
Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014
Decent American food. Good for friends get-togethers and groups. It's loud but we didn't mind.
Valentin GoverdovskyAugust 25, 2014
Burnt ends are delicious, but very hot (temperature wise), so be careful.
Frank LizzadroJanuary 29, 2013
Is that pulled pork or pulled fat? Yes. . This place joins a long line of Chicago BBQ places that aren't worth much.
Joshua FolsomSeptember 28, 2014
Chipotle Mac was delicious
Michael SheehanJuly 27, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Fried pickles and fried chicken sandwich.....nashville hot 🔥
Dani PatarazziMarch 28, 2013
The fried chicken is excellent! So is the Mac n cheese.
Marisa RuizApril 6, 2013
Much juicier pulled pork than Dragon Ranch's next door but they hardly toast their Texas Toast.
David Roca @daroitMarch 19, 2014
Awesome place, loved the pulled pork, but terrible service (be ready to be ignored)
Paul FarrellApril 12, 2015
Great live music. 'Twas a doubter/dissenter now a believer.
Amy GuthAugust 7, 2014
Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles
James B.September 21, 2016
Come on Tuesday only! And eat before.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Can't go wrong with the brisket
Rick ZeppMay 10, 2014
Facilities are top notch. Very private
Kenney MarlattDecember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I understand your skepticism regarding frozen drinks, but the Mexican Firing Squad is pretty great.
Chip GalanteNovember 9, 2013
Really good wings. The dry rub on them was delicious
AstaJuly 28, 2013
St. Louis rib is the way to go!!
Melissa EOctober 2, 2014
Excellent whiskey selection
Fatima ADecember 10, 2017
Nashville hot tenders 👌🏿
Claudia GodinezApril 3, 2013
Awesome Jalapeno poppers.
David MoiseyApril 17, 2013
Anything from the bbq menu is awesome!
Dennis MurrayMarch 20, 2015
Come for the whiskey and bourbon.
Aaron SAugust 21, 2013
(Red) onion strings are the best anywhere.
Natalie TseAugust 12, 2016
Get the brisket patty melt.
Roberto BrooksJanuary 26, 2014
BBQ bacon. Sunday brunch is unreal
Ron WillisSeptember 24, 2015
The Burgers are Impressive
Andrew HayesAugust 18, 2015
Service was terrible! From the moment hostess coldly created us (she did same with others - so at least she is consistent) until our order was delivered to other tables -- it was more miss than hit.
Jenna TFebruary 26, 2013
Loved the fried pickles.
Maurio FioreSeptember 7, 2014
Very good Memphis Sauce.
@jayelarexAugust 26, 2013
Get the burnt ends
Tim BlahaApril 28, 2013
Baby back ribs with homemade Mac'n'cheese. Mmmmmmm mmm.
Laura SummersSeptember 27, 2013
Watch out for the service charge of 18% that they add to groups of 6 or more!
Marissa KhalafJune 5, 2013
Manny's old fashioned is unlike any old fashioned you have ever tasted.
IrynaMarch 24, 2013
Homemade Texas Torpedoes are very tasty!
RosaAkaNanaMarch 15, 2015
YEE HAW! Order a Bud Light!
Cody SummersApril 14, 2013
They will make you wait in line, let everyone in who name drops. It's a joke. They grab any moron off the street, give them a plad shirt and an ear piece and put them at the door. Disappointing....
Adam GraffFebruary 21, 2013
Best fried pickles I have ever had.
Taryn AddisonMay 30, 2014
The ribs were very good.
Juliana AdibMarch 28, 2016
Great live music, but slow service...

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