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Richard's Bar
Neighborhood: Near West Side, River West

491 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Jenny R. writes: A friend and I were anxious on a Sat. afternoon and so we decided to hop on the blue line with the goal of getting off on a random stop, finding a random bar, having a random drink and returning home. We got off on Grand and the first bar we saw was…

Hot House
Neighborhood: South Loop

31 E Balbo Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Thamara D. writes: Hot House is looking for a new home at this time and no longer resides at this space. Please check their site for updates.

Hot House,
the center for the international performance and exibition.
For tickets, updates and info visit www.hothouse.net
Help…

The Chicago Yelp Bunch

Chicago, IL 60614

Kristina R. writes: The rival gang. And Ellen's like the scary, bad-ass gang leader.

They've done some drive-by Yelping on my side of the country, and even sent some of their punks to give us trouble...

The SFers and the Chi Towners could cause some serious damage on…

Jake's Pub
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2932 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657

Marc N. writes: There was a psychologist in the 1950s named Harry Harlow. He conducted a series of experiments on baby rhesus monkeys which he named the Monkey Love Experiments.

These experiments consisted of Harlow and his staff removing the newborn rhesus monkeys…

The ComedySportz Theatre
Neighborhood: Lakeview

929 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60657

Jenn H. writes: We went to see a free show last night in their new location. The theatre contains mostly small lounge tables with 4 seats at each table and then there are rows of seats in the very back. We were seated in the front row and it was great.

The show…

Karaoke Restaurant

6248 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60659

Kris W. writes: Holy Shit. You have to come here! This is the most amazing place I've ever been!

This is a Karaoke bar like the one in Lost In Translation. There are private rooms that you go in and you and your friends just do Karaoke in private. You can…

Fogo de Chao
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

661 N LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60610

ben -. writes: Fantastic.

It starts when you gorge yourself on smoked salmon and artichoke hearts. It continues when you start eating the first bite of the 7 cuts of meat from the dudes walking around with them. You take a bite, and before you can finish there's…

The Hideout
Neighborhood: Noble Square

1354 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Victoria S. writes: The Hideout is always a good time. When I see that my friends' bands are playing this venue, I foresee extra good time feelings.

I like old man drinks. They have a drink called The Wooden Leg, which is whiskey, bitters, soda, and some other stuff…

Innertown Pub
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1935 W Thomas Street
Chicago, IL 60622

erik m. writes: saturday afternoon in august. i stop in because i don't want to sit at home, and one of my favorite things is to get lit and then take a walk in the embrace of sunny, sweltering summer humidity. especially when i have something on the brain. helps me…

Green Mill
Neighborhood: Uptown

4802 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60640

Preet C. writes: If these walls could talk, I would shut-up and listen.

On the same block, I caught an Indian-Latin-Caribbean funk band (www.funkadesi.com) at Kinetic Playground, ate an obscenely delicious Mexican meal, and ended the night at Al Capone's favorite…

Greektown Gyros
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Greektown

239 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60686

John C. writes: This review is really for the bar that's attached to the restaurant.

George is hands down one of the best bartenders in this town. He's got to deal with a crowd that can only be compared to the Star Wars cantina. Seriously. Religions, races,…

Hungry Brain
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2319 W. Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Kiarash Z. writes: My friend jumped up off a couch and knocked a woman's drink out of her hand. He didn't get booted.

Then I saw Batman at the bar ... in January. Finally, I nearly broke my ass plopping down in an arm chair.

Hungry Brain is like a strange dream, and I…

Skylark

2149 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608

molly c. writes: so, after the LUSH elite event, mesum and a couple of other yelpers and i went to skylark for some beerz and some food.

well, i got drunk, and after seeing mesum on tuesday, we had a conference. and at this meeting of the minds, we decided that we…

Celtic Crossings
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

751 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610

Ronnie R. writes: This is the only Irish bar I consider just like home, due in the main by the two Johns that work here, and the great pint of Guinness they serve.

When you know that the famous Irish come here and the real Irish too then you know that you have the…

Red Lion Pub
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2446 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Sid S. writes: I'm surprised its taken me this long to review this classic establishment. At first, I was skeptical, but I've been charmed. It's been a while since I've been in there, but when I return, I know that Colin and/or Joe (the owners/bartenders) won't…

Blues R & B
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2519 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Niki C. writes: They have this cat, Pistol Pete, who is a phenomenal guitarist. If you come here for no other reason, come here to see/hear him.

It's incredibly smoky (at least until "Prohibition" as the sign above the cigarettes for sale calls it), it's full of a…

Jazz Showcase
Neighborhood: Near North Side

59 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Nancy K. writes: Lost their lease -- and they are looking for a new home. They have been at this location (on Grand near Clark) for 10 years, in Chicago for 50 years and have been around since 1947.

Joe Siegel, the club's founder, is looking for another place to…

Rossi's Liquors
Neighborhood: Near North Side

412 N State St
Chicago, IL 60610

Colleen C. writes: I don't go to dive bars to be ironic. I don't appreciate forced or faux irony.

Rossi's is a total pile. Seriously. And with it's location (really, how do they afford to stay there?) one has to wonder after stepping through the door, "is this for…

Guess Hookah
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1829 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Ed to the M. writes: This is my kind of place. Bob Marley, and then a March of the Dolphins-like movie were playing on the TV (and who doesn't love dolphins?!), up-beat reggae was playing from the DJ, cold beer was flowing into my mouth (Anchor Steam, SF represent! -…

The Second City
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

1616 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60614

Colleen C. writes: Besides the gaggle of drunk children from Tennessee (I only know this because they managed to scream "GO VOLS!" about 14 times throughout the performance, at ill-situated moments)...Second City was a blast!

My friend organized a very large group (22…

FitzGerald's

6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn, IL 60402

Allison K. writes: I had a great time at Fitzgerald's, I saw a live show here with cheep drinks. I definitely want to check out this place again soon =)

N9NE Steakhouse

440 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60606

Mandi G. writes: I feel as if my #50 review should be something important, thus I present.....

My Favorite Restaurant in Chicago

Since it has opened, I have gone to N9NE every year for my birthday. I also will go for other special occasion dinners, or when I want to…

Clark Street Ale House
Neighborhood: Near North Side

742 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610

Carol K. writes: Stopped in the other night on one of those rare 70 degree nights in April to grab a beer in the beer garden and to catch up with friends.

Clark Street Ale House is for the beer and scotch lover in all of us. The bartender told me that there are over…

Laschet's Inn
Neighborhood: North Center

2119 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618

John B. writes: Mark S and Patrick W recommended this place, and that was good enough for me. My only complaint was that I ate like a pig and didn't save room for the German chocolate cake. Harrumph.

We came with a group of 11, so we got the whole front banquette to…

The Small Bar
Neighborhood: Avondale

2956 N Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Jen L. writes: My new, favorite bar and it's in the hood. I haven't had a favorite neighborhood bar since I was a young, pert amateur who thought getting free drinks was "the best thing ever."
Courteous, non-trendy-hipster-jaded bartender played Television and new…

Big Chicks
Neighborhood: Uptown

5024 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL 60640

John B. writes: I can not control my love for Big Chicks. I've been coming here for close to 20 years, and while I'm not here as often as I once was, I'll never stop coming.

Michelle Fire, the owner, is the original Big Chick, and her personality is in every inch of…

Ravenswood Pub
Neighborhood: Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Edgewater

5455 N Ravenswood Ave
Chicago, IL 60640

Colleen C. writes: I really just like Ravenswood as a "name" in general. I like the street, I like that it runs right by the Metra tracks, gaining it an almost "backwoods/abandoned" feel. I like the name, the neighborhood named after it, I like ravens in general as…

Auditorium Theatre
Neighborhood: South Loop

50 E Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60605

Daniel T. writes: The Auditorium is hands down THE best sounding theatre in the city. In fact, it is the best sounding room out of any venue in town. I love, love, love to be in this building, and I would gladly do a show here any day of the week.

You'll hear the…

Guthrie's Tavern
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1300 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613

Craig B. writes: This place is board game heaven, they have a pretty darned good collection of beers on tap, and the place has a nice homey feel to it.

Unfortunately, a lot of the above was ruined for me last night. I can understand that you are not expecting a large…

T's Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Ravenswood

5025 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60640

Rob L. writes: I will not comment on some of the stories that have happened to me here... mainly I don't need to share those stories on here. Staff has always been friendly, some fun people watching, food has always been good, though never been amazing, but solid…

The Duke of Perth
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2913 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Katie H. writes: This is probably as traditional a Scottish pub as you're likely to get in the Midwest. Well as traditional British Isles I really mean (I'm looking at you, shitty Wrigleyville "Oirish" Pubs with stupid names like Tipsy O'Flootherhans that think…

Sidetrack
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3349 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

David R. writes: We love love this bar!!! The gorgeous gay bar in Chicago!!!! Don't you think? :) We've been here many times and always fun . They have a lot of cute, hot and handsome bartenders in the boystown.
The slushy was just perfect. Yummy!!! Now,…

The Chipp Inn
Neighborhood: Noble Square

832 N Greenview Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Leigh K. writes: I was a wee bit tipsy when I stumbled into the Chipp Inn with Molly and Dan, but that didn't stop me from becoming a fan. Cheap, strong drinks...so I only had one. Everyone was super friendly. I had a chat with a regular, a friend of Molly's, about…

Kuma's Corner
Neighborhood: Avondale

2900 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Colleen C. writes: Heavy Metal rockin',
With a hefty slab of meat,
Good luck snaggin' a table,
IF you actually came to eat.

Suicide girls serve it hot,
Pierced, tattooed, but sweet,
The owner's a bad lookin' dude
But shit, he knows his meat.

Ain't a greasy burger joint,…

David Burke's Primehouse
Neighborhood: Near North Side

616 N Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Ellen M. writes: Zero-hesitation five stars, and deserves an honorable mention for being in my top ten favorite restaurants.

The popovers were phenomenal. I go to a wonderful restaurant and get obsessed over weird things like breads and salad dressings - no exception…

Hala Kahiki

2834 River Rd
River Grove, IL 60171

carolynne r. writes: Hala Kahiki:

Great place to go if you ever wondered what it would feel like if Hawaii was populated entirely by Eastern Europeans while drinking huge, weak drinks in the middle of the night.

Chic-A-Go-Go!
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1507 E 53rd St
Ste 617
Chicago, IL 60615

Erica A. writes: Every city should be so lucky to have their own Chic-A-Go-Go!

Exists only to make people happy and make them dance--- a noble cause. I danced on Chic-A-Go-Go a few years ago and it was a great experience. So much fun. That particular show featured…

Nomi Lounge
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile

800 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Caroline A. writes: Easily one of my favorite lounges for a cocktail in Chicago.

The design and ambiance of NoMi is wonderful. Sexy, sleek and elegant, it seems like everybody in this lounge walked right out of the Giorgio Armani boutique next door and right into NoMi.…

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1300 S Linn White Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

Rachelle G. writes: What a great venue! I honestly don't think there is a bad seat, not to mention, in addition to the stage view, you get a nice view of downtown's skyline.

Didn't buy anything here so I can't comment on prices but there are plenty of concession stands…

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