Best Bars in Chicago
65 bars in Chicago. Book a table or open the map view.
- 4.8$$$
Aba
Posh destination for elevated Mediterranean fare and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio.
CasualRooftop ViewsOutdoor302 N Green St 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL
- 4.5
After Chicago
Casual1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL
- 4.2$
Alice's Lounge
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+23556 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · IL
- 4.1$$$
Beatnik On The River
Creative global eats and tropical cocktails, served in a funky-ornate setting with riverfront seats.
UpscaleIntimateCasual180 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 · IL
- 4.3$
Beauty Bar Chicago
Nightclub chain featuring martinis, DJs & dancing in a retro-salon setting. Most offer manicures.
CasualDJ Sets1444 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 · IL
- 4.3
Blind Wolf Speakeasy
Casual3222 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL
- 4.0$$$
Bordel
Craft drinks fuel the vibe at this bordello-inspired lounge offering a variety of live performances.
Casual1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL
- 4.7
Brando's Lincoln Park
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+22265 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · IL
- 4.3$$
Brando's Speakeasy
Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+4343 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 · IL
- 4.6$$
Buddy Guy's Legends
Classic blues club with up-and-coming & famous acts 7 nights a week plus New-Orleans-inspired grub.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+2700 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605 · IL
- 4.6$
Clover Sports and Leisure
Laid-back watering hole with sports on TV, dart boards & drink specials in a dog-friendly space.
CasualSports Viewing722 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.9
Club X Speakeasy
UpscaleIntimateCasual224 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604 · IL
- 4.6
Dearly Beloved
Casual900 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL
- 4.7
Elements karaoke lounge
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+21356 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL
- 4.7$$
Elixir Lounge
Classic & modern craft cocktails are hand-shaken in this small, stylish lounge with low lighting.
Casual3452 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL
- 4.5
Ghost Donkey
Casual415 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.7
Green Light Korean Pub & Karaoke rooms
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+22519 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · IL
- 4.9$$
Gus' Sip & Dip
Casual51 W Hubbard St Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.2$$
Hopsmith Chicago
Pub serving burgers, tacos & more in bi-level digs with 2 bars, multiple TVs & late hours.
CasualSports Viewing15 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL
- 4.4$$
Howl at the Moon Chicago
High-energy regular live music shows in a popular bar chain featuring novelty bucket drinks.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+326 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.5$$
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
BBQ & bar fare plus lots of brews & keg cocktails in a laid-back, sports-pub setting with a patio.
CasualOutdoorSports Viewing41 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL
- 4.6$$
King KTV
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+22002 S Wentworth Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL
- 4.5
Lazy Bird
Stylish bar inside The Hoxton offering craft cocktails & live music amid prohibition-chic decor.
CasualLive Music200 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL
- 4.4$$
Lincoln Karaoke
Karaoke bar with private rooms featuring multiple mikes, TVs & sofas, plus cocktails & bar eats.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+35526 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625 · IL
- 4.1$
Louie's Pub
Lively neighborhood bar opened in 1987 with a diverse beer list, digital karaoke & free popcorn.
CasualKaraoke1659 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · IL
- 4.2$
Loves
Casual3729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613 · IL
- 4.5
Lulu's Speakeasy
Casual712 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.4$$
Machine Cocktail Bar
Hip, stylish globally-inspired American dining & cocktail destination.
Casual213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL
- 4.6$$
Mercadito
Mixologists make cocktails in an intimate space at this modern lounge with Latin-style small plates.
UpscaleIntimateCasual+1108 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.2$$
Mom's Place - A Chicago Gathering Spot
Funky neighborhood hangout with bar food, plus regular live music, karaoke & basement party rooms.
CasualLive MusicKaraoke650 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.4$$
No.18 Karaoke bar
Sleek 2nd-floor karaoke bar with neon lights, cocktails & light fare plus public & private rooms.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+32201 S Wentworth Ave #2FL, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL
- 4.1$$
Panchos Rooftop Cantina
Three-level venue with year-round rooftop, offering a massive menu of diner favorites.
CasualRooftop Views327 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago, IL 60604 · IL
- 3.7
Potter’s Bar
Upscale hotel bar serving retro cocktails & boozy shakes with bar bites & Chicago-themed burgers.
CasualUpscale124 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL
- 4.1
Prince Hookah Lounge
Low-key hookah lounge offering several flavors, plus drinks such as coffee & tea.
CasualHookah5001 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · IL
- 4.5$$
Punch House
Hidden basement bar with a vintage air serving up creative & classic punches plus sandwiches.
Casual1227 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · IL
- 4.2$$
RAISED | An Urban Rooftop Bar
Hip indoor/outdoor hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails, small plates & a deck with skyline views.
Casual1 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL
- 4.7$
Reed's Local
Low-key neighborhood watering hole with wood paneling, pinball, karaoke & quirky theme nights.
CasualKaraoke3017 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · IL
- 4.2$$$
ROOF on theWit
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+2201 N State St 27th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 · IL
- 4.4
Rose Lounge
Casual912 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 · IL
- 4.0$$
Sakura Karaoke Bar
Trendy subterranean karaoke lounge with cocktails, light bites & dancing amid TV displays & sofas.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+3234 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL
- 4.1$
Sidekick's Entertainment Lounge & Restaurant
Cash-only joint offering karaoke every night, plus beer on tap, pub grub, a dart room & late hours.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+34424 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · IL
- 4.6$$
The 101 Bar, Grill & Rooftop
Casual101 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL
- 4.8
The Alderman
Casual1163 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 · IL
- 4.3$$$$
The Aviary
Swanky cocktail lounge with intricate drinks in super creative presentations & clever small bites.
Casual955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 · IL
- 4.7
The Bamboo Room at Three Dots and a Dash
Bar in a hip, tropical haunt with premium rums & creative cocktails in tiki-themed presentations.
Casual435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.4$$$
The Drifter
Speakeasy underneath Green Door Tavern pouring craft cocktails & offering live entertainment.
CasualUpscaleIntimate+4676-8 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.7$$$
The Duck Inn
Retro-inspired place with creative duck dishes & other American eats plus cocktails & local beers.
Casual2701 S Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608 · IL
- 4.6$$$
The Gage
Refined cuisine with a selection of beers, wine, and cocktails in a lively space with Millennium Park views.
Casual24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL
- 4.3
The Gatsby Speakeasy
Casual736 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · IL
- 4.6$
The Globe Pub
Neighborhood pub & sports bar with European soccer on TV, a jumbo beer list & British fare.
CasualSports Viewing1934 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · IL
- 4.5
The Meadowlark
Casual2812 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL 60647 · IL
- 4.3$$
The Pearl Club
Casual495 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.2$
The Rabbit Hole Wrigley
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+23474 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL
- 4.4
The Riu Rooftop Chicago
CasualRiu Plaza Chicago, 150 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL
- 4.6$$$
The Up Room
Intimate 13th-floor lounge atop the art deco Robey hotel with chic cocktails & sweeping views.
CasualIntimate2018 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · IL
- 4.4$
Theme House restaurant & karaoke
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+4610 W 24th Pl, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL
- 4.5$$
Theory
This upscale sports bar offers an eclectic menu in a slick, loungey space with plentiful plasma TVs.
CasualSports ViewingHigh Energy+49 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.4$$
Timothy O'Toole's Pub Chicago
Pub with TVs, billiards & a large menu of bar food, with daily food & drink specials.
CasualSports Viewing622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL
- 4.0$$
Trader Todd's
Festive karaoke bar with a beer garden & pizza, plus a bar menu with a tropical twist.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+43216 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 · IL
- 4.0$$$
Upstairs at The Gwen
Swanky, seasonal spot for cocktails & New American sharing plates on a terrace with skyline views.
CasualOutdoor521 N Rush St 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL
- 4.6$$$
Vol. 39
Hotel lobby lounge featuring bar-cart service & small plates in posh digs with law books & sofas.
Casual39 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60603 · IL
- 4.3$$
Watershed Bar
This basement bar resembles a vintage living room & serves Midwestern beers, cocktails & snacks.
Casual601 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.3$$
Yardbird Table & Bar
UpscaleIntimateHigh Energy+4530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 · IL
- 4.3
Z Bar
Posh lounge for creative cocktails & global tapas, plus a terrace providing scenic city views.
CasualOutdoor108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611 · IL
- 4.2
Zero Degree Karaoke Bar & Club
Casual, dimly-lit karaoke venue offering a private lounge plus light bites & cocktails.
CasualHigh EnergyDance Floor+5453 W 24th St #2F, Chicago, IL 60616 · IL
