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Chicago Bars
Smartbar is one of Chicago Bars.

1. Smartbar

7.8
3730 N Clark St (btwn Grace & Waveland), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Wrigleyville · 56 tips and reviews
Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Chicago Bars.

2. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews
Kingston Mines is one of Chicago Bars.

3. Kingston Mines

9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

4. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

ben m.ben m: Sure, the real draw is the cocktails, but don't sleep on the burger or the fried chicken sandwich.

5. Mercadito

8.6
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: Just love love love this Mexican restaurant. Terrific cocktails!

The Second City is one of Chicago Bars.

6. The Second City

9.2
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago Bars.

7. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews

8. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Work your way through the front bar to the back dining room for a more comfortable spot to take in the awe-inspiring international beer selection and even better food. - Inspector

Lost Lake is one of Chicago Bars.

9. Lost Lake

3154 W Diversey Ave (at Kedzie Blvd), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Logan Square · 53 tips and reviews

Natalie V.Natalie V: Such a fun quirky place! Love the drinks and instant noodles were a surprisingly good snack.

Rock Island Public House is one of Chicago Bars.

10. Rock Island Public House

9.1
13328 Olde Western Ave (at Broadway), Blue Island, IL
Bar · 27 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Wayne: Cozy neighborhood bar with sixteen craft beer handles, pinball machines and board games, beer garden, and the best jukebox in town.

Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of Chicago Bars.

11. Lagunitas Brewing Company

2607 W 17th St, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Douglas Park · 87 tips and reviews

Harrolf H.Harrolf Hemel: Amazing brewery with fantastic beers, tours and food!