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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

Katie H. writes: Everyone likes a cold drink in the summertime.

What people may not like is a solid block of ice misted with their alcohol of choice.

I had two drinks at Jake's where the ice was packed in and then mounded above the edge of the glass. Not necessary.…

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 La Salle 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

Matt L. writes: You have to be joking me.

I don't exactly know how to explain it, but I think this place is so ironic that it's ironic. Bear with me a moment here... Ok, now lets say a bunch of people hate chads and trixies, so they decide they're not going identify…

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

Jelena Z. writes: Last night, I finally walked past the glitzy marquee and into the doors of the legend that is Green Mill. Everything they say is true.

So. I'm usually a rules-breaker not a 'Rules' book follower, but I've been waiting (*cringe*) for a man to properly…

Greektown Gyros
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Greektown

239 S. Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60686

Bonnie L. writes: I hate gyros, I associate them with pain like a drill with a dentist. One dewy rainy night long time ago.....

Dressed in a pink off the shoulder sweatshirt with black leggings, white patent mary jane high heels, hair-sprayed bangs and snapping my pink…

Hungry Brain
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2319 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Courtney B. writes: I thought Rainbo was pretty ok, then I went to Club Foot.
I thought Club Foot was the best ever, then I went to Innertown.
I wanted to marry Innertown, take it in the back room and do bad things to it and then, then, THEN I went to Hungry Brain.

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

Amy H. writes: Last night I was meeting with some friends. My good friend and fellow Yelper Kelly M. and I were going to get together early to bitch about our jobs. She made a comment that I would get there before she did. I waltzed into Red Lion Pub and let her…

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: South Loop

806 S Plymouth Ct
Dearborn Station
Chicago, IL 60605

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

Katie H. writes: Ladies, have you ever had an "emergency" in a bar or restaurant and checked in the restroom sink cabinet to see if there were any complimentary lady supplies?

Rossi's had the biggest maxi-pad I have ever seen in my life. It was either from 1970 or it…

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

Katie H. writes: I WILL NOT BE IGNORED!

Unless you're a 10, you will certainly know what it's like to be passed up at a busy bar counter. You're sitting there, bill in hand, with that silly expectant look on your face desperately trying to make eye contact with the…

Laschet's Inn
Neighborhood: North Center

2119 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618

Katie H. writes: Confession: I rewrite a lot of Yelp reviews.

Most of my early reviews are really subpar. They're all about two sentences long, don't really tell you anything you need to know, aren't even vaguely amusing and only ever won me moderator compliments like…

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

Gary B. writes: T's is now offering a Tailgate Menu on Sunday afternoons. Menu items include bloody mary wings, grilled cheese with salami, bratwurst and some other items. We were there on Sunday and everything was very good and we all left stuffed. I guess that…

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

Arnab M. writes: I met Caroline A. here for drinks before a night out in Boystown. May I just say that the Park Hyatt is beautiful and NoMI fits right in. On the 7th floor, it has commendable views and I can only imagine how stunning it would be on clear day. The…

Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
Neighborhood: Near Southside

1300 S Linn White Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

Nick M. writes: Was it smart for Major Daily to tear the airport up... maybe not but at least he did something creative with it and I'm sure the city makes more money from it. I really can't decide if I am a fan or not. I liked seeing Damien Rice there but thank god…

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