Chicago Bars

Best Bars in Chicago by our Locals Spotters!

Checking out the Bars scene in Chicago? From Rooftop Bars, the best pubs, or the best cocktail bars.The best Chicago nightlife areas, and the best neighbourhoods. But most importantly, local favourite spots!

Spotted by Locals
Lincoln Tap Room Chicago

Lincoln Tap Room – Dive with great drink specials

By: Sophie Amado
Old Town Ale House Chicago

Old Town Ale House – Famed dive with historic roots

By: Sydney Epstein
Monk's Pub Chicago

Monk’s Pub – Craft beer bar in the Loop

By: Sophie Amado
Four Moon Tavern Chicago

Four Moon Tavern – Dive bar with panache

By: Sophie Amado
KOVAL Distillery Chicago

KOVAL Distillery – Craft distillery

By: Sophie Amado
Long Room Chicago

Long Room – A bar with biscuits

By: Sophie Amado
Reggies Chicago

Reggies – Bar with music and shuttles

By: Sophie Amado
aliveOne Chicago

aliveOne – Cozy music bar

By: Sophie Amado
Side Street Saloon Chicago

Side Street Saloon – Dive bar with pizza

By: Sophie Amado
Chicago Athletic Association Chicago

Chicago Athletic Association – Library bar

By: Sophie Amado
Will's Northwoods Inn Chicago

Will’s Northwoods Inn – Wisconsin in Chicago

By: Sophie Amado
Pizzeria Portofino Chicago

Pizzeria Portofino – Riverfront pizza & pasta

By: Meghan Phillipp
Robert's Pizza & Dough Company Chicago

Robert’s Pizza & Dough Company – Riverside pizza

By: Meghan Phillipp
Dovetail Brewery Chicago

Dovetail Brewery – Funky German brewery

By: Meghan Phillipp
Le Sud Chicago

Le Sud – French neighborhood brasserie

By: Meghan Phillipp
Bodega Chicago

Bodega – Mexican-inspired dessert cafe

By: Meghan Phillipp
Bandit Chicago

Bandit – Whimsical pub

By: Meghan Phillipp
Arbella Chicago

Arbella – Globally-inspired cocktail bar

By: Meghan Phillipp

Our Local Spotters in Chicago

Our handpicked locals live & love in Chicago and speak the local language.

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    Erin

    For work, I am a custom prosthetics specialist. I love Chicago and its neighborhood hangouts...
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    Sydney

    I cherish my city for the excitement and opportunities it provides me.
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    Sophie

    Chicago has my heart because it's accessible, a cultural hub, and clean...
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    Claire

    Chicago is the place I developed my career as a social worker & developed my passions...
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    Meghan

    Performing artist. What I enjoy the most are the people I meet living here in Chicago.
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