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Bub City

BBQ Joint, Music Venue, and Whisky Bar$$$$

Near North Side, Chicago

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Bub City

7.3^/10

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Ranked #6 for BBQ joints in Near North Side
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Time Out Chicago
"The Nashville hot chicken tenders are great!"(7 Tips)
"You have to try the Giddy Up Fries (Waffle fries loaded up with bbq pulled..."(4 Tips)
"Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles"(6 Tips)
"The mexican firing squad will knock your boots off."(4 Tips)

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Time Out ChicagoDecember 20, 2013
The Mexican Firing Squad at Bub City is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more
Ryan O'TooleOctober 16, 2013
Great music, atmosphere, and service. Excellent whiskey selection.
Bill TobinNovember 26, 2017
Hot Nashville chicken sandwich hit the spot. Great atmosphere.
Chris MooreApril 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great pulled pork and waffle fries come with ranch
zfelsApril 17, 2015
Karaoke with a live band! (And backup singers, which you might need.)
Faithy HAugust 29, 2015
Try the chicken and waffles on the brunch menu... Yum!
Valentin GoverdovskyAugust 25, 2014
Burnt ends are delicious, but very hot (temperature wise), so be careful.
David Roca @daroitMarch 19, 2014
Awesome place, loved the pulled pork, but terrible service (be ready to be ignored)
Leland BrewsterApril 9, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Bourbon selection is one of the best in the city
Chris MooreApril 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The old fashioned is superb
Andrew HayesAugust 18, 2015
Service was terrible! From the moment hostess coldly created us (she did same with others - so at least she is consistent) until our order was delivered to other tables -- it was more miss than hit.
Marisa RuizApril 6, 2013
Much juicier pulled pork than Dragon Ranch's next door but they hardly toast their Texas Toast.
Antonio BurrowesApril 22, 2017
One of the best old fashion's I have had in a while
Stacy Bo BacyNovember 20, 2019
Different $5 drink specials each night Sunday to Friday, 3 to 6pm.
Omar DominguezSeptember 6, 2015
Great space. Bbq, hot chicken and craft brews.
Laura SummersSeptember 27, 2013
Watch out for the service charge of 18% that they add to groups of 6 or more!
Dani PatarazziMarch 28, 2013
The fried chicken is excellent! So is the Mac n cheese.
Ergin EroğluAugust 23, 2015
Ribs are perfect
Christian TafoyaMay 13, 2015
Try a little bit of everything. Pulled chicken was awesome.
Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014
Decent American food. Good for friends get-togethers and groups. It's loud but we didn't mind.
Rick ZeppMay 10, 2014
Facilities are top notch. Very private
Michael SheehanJuly 27, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Fried pickles and fried chicken sandwich.....nashville hot 🔥
Marissa KhalafJune 5, 2013
Manny's old fashioned is unlike any old fashioned you have ever tasted.
Joshua FolsomSeptember 28, 2014
Chipotle Mac was delicious
Chip GalanteNovember 9, 2013
Really good wings. The dry rub on them was delicious
Kenney MarlattDecember 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
I understand your skepticism regarding frozen drinks, but the Mexican Firing Squad is pretty great.
Allison KaminskiJanuary 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Can't go wrong with the brisket
David MoiseyApril 17, 2013
Anything from the bbq menu is awesome!
RosaAkaNanaMarch 15, 2015
YEE HAW! Order a Bud Light!
AstaJuly 28, 2013
St. Louis rib is the way to go!!
James B.September 21, 2016
Come on Tuesday only! And eat before.
Dennis MurrayMarch 20, 2015
Come for the whiskey and bourbon.
Melissa EOctober 2, 2014
Excellent whiskey selection
Grant ListekDecember 30, 2012
Low & slow, oyster bar is actually ok for a Chicago bar
Roberto BrooksJanuary 26, 2014
BBQ bacon. Sunday brunch is unreal
Tim BlahaApril 28, 2013
Baby back ribs with homemade Mac'n'cheese. Mmmmmmm mmm.
Maurio FioreSeptember 7, 2014
Very good Memphis Sauce.
Frank LizzadroJanuary 29, 2013
Is that pulled pork or pulled fat? Yes. . This place joins a long line of Chicago BBQ places that aren't worth much.
Claudia GodinezApril 3, 2013
Awesome Jalapeno poppers.
Natalie TseAugust 12, 2016
Get the brisket patty melt.
Paul FarrellApril 12, 2015
Great live music. 'Twas a doubter/dissenter now a believer.
Amy GuthAugust 7, 2014
Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles
Daniel CollDecember 14, 2013
Another excellent LEY restaurant. Boo Yah!
Ron WillisSeptember 24, 2015
The Burgers are Impressive
IrynaMarch 24, 2013
Homemade Texas Torpedoes are very tasty!
Jenna TFebruary 26, 2013
Loved the fried pickles.
Christopher BrooksSeptember 9, 2014
Whiskey, live music. Shiner Bock.
Fatima ADecember 10, 2017
Nashville hot tenders 👌🏿
Aaron SAugust 21, 2013
(Red) onion strings are the best anywhere.
@jayelarexAugust 26, 2013
Get the burnt ends

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