Taverns
Mamie’s Has the Blues
Classic South Side bar boosts live music by blues bands and lots of outdoor parties.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Just Art’s, the Classic Dive Bar
As Walker's Point goes upscale, Art’s remains cheap, humble and very friendly.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Kristyn Coral Botic
Belmont Tavern, Cathedral Square’s Upscale Lounge
How Mike Vitucci created a bar for more adult customers.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
How Steny’s Helped Revive Walker’s Point
It’s still thriving -- and changing -- after 28 years.
Dec 31st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Little Whiskey Bar’s Chicago Style
You’ll find the Bears games on TV and many patrons who work in Chicago.
Dec 10th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
More New Bars Opening
A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Whiskey Bar’s NYC-Style Cocktail Lounge
The owner took a gamble and turned the Cathedral Square bar into a haven for whiskey lovers.
Dec 1st, 2013 by Mrinal Gokhale
All Irish at Paddy’s Pub
No video games or juke boxes, but a lot of Irish atmosphere here.
Aug 20th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
The Tonic’s Musical Ambience
Run by a longtime musician with the 5 Card Studs, The Tonic is always in-tune.
Aug 7th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Roman Coin’s 125-Year-Old Pabst Bar
The only tavern built by the Pabst Theater's architect has been a Brady Street mainstay since the 1890s.
Jul 31st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
O’Lydia’s Keeps It Irish
The successor to Slim McGinn’s offers a feminine twist on the Irish pub.
Jul 21st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Upper 90’s Gastro Sports Pub Style
It offers better food -- and less noise -- than your average sports bar.
Jul 15th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
