Where are some Chicago Bars?

Question

My friends and I are going to Chicago this weekend. What is the best area to go out in? Ex: ATL has VA Highlands and Midtown. So what is a good place in Chicago?

Answer 1

If you're in to beer then the Map Room and the Hop Leaf can't be missed.

Answer 2

The Hop Leaf in Andersonville on Clark Street...near Foster was listed as one of the top 100 bars to visit before you die in All About Beer magazine. Not to mention it’s my favorite bar in town.

Risqué Cafe just north of Roscoe on Clark has a fantastic selection of American Micros.

The Bar on Buena or The BoB is small...extremely loud, but they have a better than average beer selection. Oh, it's on the corner of Buena and Sheridan.

Sheffield's on School Street and Sheffield is a little crowded, but once again has a great selection.

You should also check out the Goose Island Brewpub on Clybourn before it closes down at the end of the year. The menu has be stripped down...I guess they plan on going out with a whimper rather than a bang. Still the pub exclusives are worth it.

I have to admit I also love Rock Bottom downtown on Grand and State. The food is wonderful and the beers are as well. Imagine that...a chain restraint with good food and drink.

Pound for Pound I'd go to Andersonville to find good bars. You've got The Hop Leaf, The Green Mill (Capone's hangout), Hamburger Mary's, Charlie's Ale House and a whole host of other bars. If you decide you aren't a fan you're only a 5 minute bus ride away from Wrigleyville...straight south on Clark St. I guess your choice would be based more on your age...Wrigley if you want to party hard and wait 30 minutes to get served, Andersonville if you want upscale selections at a great price.

Answer 3

there are TONS, google maps has a load, and reviews of most of them.

a friend told me about Funky Buddha, supposedly very cool.