Best places: Bars and Pubs in Chicago, United States

Upscale steakhouse with a New American menu in an ornate, dimly lit wood & brick setting.

Farm-to-table American eats plus housemade ciders, craft beer, cocktails & tap wines in tavern digs.

Creative Belgian-focused eats go with loads of brews at this lively hang that's 21 & older only.

Offbeat hangout offering beer, wine & coffee plus snacks in laptop-free digs with books & games.

Midsize venue for live music performances along with an unpretentious on-site cocktail bar.

Rustic cafe with a blackboard menu of farm-to-table fare, baked goods, brunch & Sunday tea service.

Bar with more than 300 varieties of whiskey plus movie nights & DJs spinning punk/rock/ska music.

Industrial bar offering craft beers & seasonally inspired cocktails, plus a lounge with board games.

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Long-time (since 1947), 170-seat Jazz club showcasing local, national & international acts.

Laid-back dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art.

Cozy Scottish pub with an array of pub grub & enormous selection of whisky and beer.

Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

Lively hangout featuring full-size shuffleboard courts, drinks, food trucks & occasional live music.

English ales plus fish 'n' chips & shepherd's pie in a bi-level space with a loungey library vibe.

Diner with an open kitchen using ingredients ranging from bologna to foie gras.

Surf 'n' turf staple offering a classic menu & an extensive wine list in an upscale setting.

Seafood restaurant & oyster bar with classic fare & sushi in relaxed space with a vintage vibe.

Renovated warehouse in Logan Square serving up house-brewed suds & inventive bar bites.

Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.