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Brand-New Bars
Need another reason to drink? We've got a full roster of fresh taverns to try.
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I Like Cold-Weather Beverages
Toast the wind chill with these winter brrrews.
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Holiday Cocktails
Take a break from shopping to enjoy one of these comforting concoctions.
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Lowering the Bar
Get the lowdown on Chicago's subterranean pubs.
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Repeal Day Parties
Toast the end of Prohibition (75 years on) with a few drinks at these Chicago bars.
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Spirits of Christmas Present
Escape Chicago's holiday hotspots with a tipple of booze nearby.
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Thanksgiving Eve Events
Give thanks for all the revelry going down on Black Wednesday, the biggest bar and club night of the year.
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Around-the-World Wines
Party-ready bottles from Chicago's best independent wine shops.
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Cabaret Makes a Comeback
Classic cabaret meets modern-day Chicago.
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Distraction-Free Drinking
Spark some stimulating conversation at one of these TV-less spots.
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All That Fizzes
Why toast with the standard bubbly when you can knock flutes filled with champagne cocktails?
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Where to Watch the Debate
Watch the final presidential debate at these local bars and restaurants.
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On Tap in Autumn
Forget mass-produced swill. We tell you where to find seasonal suds that channel the flavors of fall.
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Where to Watch the Sox in the Playoffs
Don't stop believin' that by drinking at these bars, you can will the good guys to playoff success.
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Toasting Oktoberfest
Raise a stein and shout "prosit!" at the city's authentic German taps.
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Haunted Haunts
Throw back a few shots of liquid courage before getting spooked at these haunted taps.
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Where to Watch the Cubs in the Playoffs
Whether it's a miracle playoff run or yet another classic Cubby meltdown, these spots will keep you close (but not too close) to the action.
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Drunk Again, Naturally
By drinking organic booze, you just might be able to avoid that nasty hangover.
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Drink Before You Eat
Skip the apps and take a sip of these pre-dinner concoctions...your food will taste that much better.
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Cocktail Calorie Crunch
Go ahead, drink that fruity drink, it may be better for you than you think.
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Cocktails for Carnivores
Ham and cheese is no longer just for eating; try one of these meaty concoctions for a true liquid lunch.
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Gold Medal-Worthy Destinations
These Olympics-inspired deals will have you high-jumping for joy.
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It's an Age Thing
Like a fine wine, these barrel-aged beers have been fermented to an oaky perfection.
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Let's Go Alfresco
Want to eat or drink outside? We've found the finest beer gardens and sidewalk patios around.
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Sold on Sangria
The refreshing wine cocktail goes down easy at these spots.
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Beer Town, Summer in the City
What pairs better with a hot summer day than a cold brew?
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Mixing History
Take a sip to the past with one of these traditional tipples.
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Know Your Whites
Get the lowdown on Chicago's egg cocktails and enjoy a frothy tipple at one of these upscale bars.
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Sweet Sips of Liberty
Pledge your allegiance to these Americana cocktails while you celebrate another year of Independence.
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Vinegar Unveiled
You've had it in salads, soups and sauces, now try sipping the stuff in one of these vinegar-tinged libations.
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Master Shakers
A bar is only as good as the mixologist behind it, and these local spots are home to some of the best in the city.
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Brain Freeze
Evoke the summers of your youth with one of these blended beach-inspired drinks.
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Get Schooled in Shochu
Chicagoans looking for something new to pair with their sashimi will love these shochu cocktails.
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Where the Weiss Things Are
Put down the heavy brews and pick up a spring-friendly beer that’s citrusy and sweet.
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Ciders and Lambics and Meads (Oh My!)
These alternatives to beer pack sumptuous fruit flavor that will get you thinking about summer.
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Rooftop Revelry
We've rounded up the city's rooftop decks, where you can imbibe up high.
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Drinkable Desserts
Skip the cake and head straight for these sugar-shackled dessert drinks.
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The Art of Drinking Locally
Try these Midwest-made artisan spirits that won't wreak havoc on your carbon footprint.
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Absinthe in Body, Present in Spirit
Now that the Green Fairy is legal, local bartenders are using it to shake up some devilish little drinks.
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Bocks are Back!
It's time to put down the stouts and pick up an artisan brew fit for spring.
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Cheers to Good Health
These elixirs might not swear you off booze for good, but they'll replenish your body before the next bender.
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Hitting the Head
These well-appointed bathrooms are worth a look, even if you don't have to go.
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Bar Madness
Quench your thirst for some tournament action at these watering holes.
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Slainte! Beyond the Beer and Whiskey
You can sample some real Irish cocktails at Chicago's best pubs.
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Color Me Cocktail Green
When you're tired of crappy green beer, try these green-tinted drinks for celebrating St. Pat's.
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Get Away from Guinness
Local bars carry alternative stouts for sampling during St. Patty's Day season.
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Stop the Presses. Raise the Glasses.
Great reporters throughout Chicago's history have raised hell then raised a pint.
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Pick-up Class
When you're sick of cheesy lines, check out these spots for getting picked up in style.
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Flights to Fancy
Tandem displays of fine libations let you sample a little of each.
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Tapping into Temperance
Former speakeasies that went legit provide a heck of a history lesson along with your drink.
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Are You Being Served?
These bars welcome in the service industry folks when it's their turn to unwind.
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Snack Bars
We salute some taps around town that offer free bites with your booze.
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Would you? Could you? In a bar?
If you're not ready to call it quits, head to these spots where you can skirt the smoking ban.
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Easy on the Ears
Silence! Forgo loud bars and clubs for these spots that boast aural ambiences perfect for chatting.
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A Bar Full of Laughs
Improv nights at bars give up-and-coming talent a chance to shine—and you a cheap night out.
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Pup-friendly Pubs
Don't leave Fido out in the cold! A handful of taps allow our four-legged friends to hang out inside.
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A Whole New Bar Game
Put down the darts and pick up a more creative way to play.
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Some Like 'em Hot
These bubbling hot cocktails will thaw you from the inside.
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Caffeine and Cocktails
Take a shot, whether it’s of espresso or whiskey, at these coffeehouse-bar combos.
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Haute Cocktail Culture
Find out where to score the city's finest luxury libations.
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Imbibing Through Time
Everything old is new again at these keepers of the cocktail flame.
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Get in on the Buzz
Tired of waiting in line? Everyone's on the list at these exclusive-minded buzzer bars.
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Barhopping with the Big Ten
Get ready for the season's first Big Ten matchups on the field with our pigskin-ready pub picks.
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So Long, Summer!
Bid the heat adieu by visiting these watering holes with warm weather attractions.
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Back-to-School Bacchanalia
Whether you cheer on the Wildcats or the Blue Demons, we'll tell you where to go for some school spirits.
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Slashies: Historical Hybrids
These liquor store-slash-bars promise pretense-free boozing, whether you pull up a stool or take your hooch to go.
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Boogie Bars
Skip the club and opt for these bars, where you can get down and get drunk without dealing with a dress code or cover charge.
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Beach Bum Bars
Got some sand in your joints? Wash it out with some drinks at these seaworthy spots.
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Open 'til 4 or More
These late-night haunts will keep your crew chugging well into the morning.
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Dinner, er, Drink and a Movie
Thumbs up for five of our fave barroom movie nights.
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Hotter than Hooters
Scantily clad bar staff titillate your every sense.
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Let the Games Begin
Test your sporty skills with Chicago's best bar games.
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Chuggin' and Muggin'
Capture those boozy memories in old-fashioned photo booths.
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Enjoying the Cubs, Avoiding the Crowds
Take advantage of post- and pre-game neighborhood samplings without the prices and pretensions of Wrigleyville.
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Wi-fi Watering Holes
Five places to get online while enjoying your libations.
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Antiox Your Intox
Get a health boost with your buzz from five fancy drinks that go way beyond the pomegranate martini.
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Shake Your Groove Thang
Old favorites rock parties like never before thanks to funky local DJs.
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Giving Tequila a Fair Shot
Fom agave to anejo, Sauza to shooters, these locales will renew your faith in tequila.
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Juke Joints
These well-stocked jukeboxes will have you saving up quarters for more than laundry.
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A Night of Natural Buzzing
Keep your conscience clean with organic and biodynamic boozing.
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Sunday Sippin'
These colorful cocktails will kick-start your Sunday.
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Bossa Nova Nights
These local spots spread the Brazilian love, mixing mean capirinhas and bossa nova beats.
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Bingo at the Bar-o
Bingo makes a killer comeback with the pre-retirement crowd.
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Beer For Breakfast!
Because you can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.
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It's Glogg Time
Practice saying it with us: Jag skulle vilja ha et glögg, tack!
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Cheap Bar Burgers that Don't Suck
Sure, you're only paying a dollar. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a million dollar meal.
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Beyond the Hopleaf
We love it, too. But it's not the only good spot for a gourmet brew.
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Grungy Punk Bars
Break out the Ramones tee and your best Johnny Rotten sneer and take a ride to the best drinking caves in town.
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A Steal on Suds
A quick primer on Chicago's bargain beer.
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Bring on the Bourbon
A few spots around Chicago that serve the best thing to come out of Kentucky.
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Fancier Than Fries
Gourmet meals abound at these hip lounges.
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Bars With Board Games
Scrabble victories (and defeats) are better done over cocktails.
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Totally Karaoke
Electronic karaoke: The best music videos you'll ever see.
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Brew-ha-ha
Take a tour of the area's microbreweries.
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Hemingway Days
A book and a beer go perfectly here.
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Bloody Mary Bars
Make-your-own goodness, with oodles of ingredients.
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Baseball, Bigwigs and Breaded Steak
Stop by Bridgeport…or the 'Port, as they say.
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