An underground tiki bar with tropical drinks both classic and new from Paul McGee, formerly of The Whistler.
Those looking for a brain freeze would do well ordering the popular Tic-Tac-Taxi, a coconut-passionfruit-rum slushie served in a coconut. Read more.
Saturday night karoke in the Wicker Park America Legion Hall basement. Hipster heavy, but good time and tough to say no to $2 beer and shots.
Punk bar Delilah's: browse the seasonally focused tap list—and don't be surprised if you get distracted by the whiskey list, too. Read more.
Definitely the most casual and music-focused Blues place on the north side. Whoever is playing, you know they're great.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. While other saps pay out their ass at some tourist trap, the best blues in Chicago is played for locals on the North Side. Read more.
This spot is one of the oldest blues clubs in Chicago and was rated "Best Blues Club" 13 years in a row. If you're not having a good time, check your pulse.
Owner Alex Huebner says the flicker of a television would spoil the speakeasy vibe of his candlelit bar, where you can enjoy an expertly mixed Sazerac and classic jazz on the stereo. Read more.
Logan Square's gastropub, with a kick-ass whisky selection, has made national headlines and even got a Michelin star. Like a nose-to-tail approach? So does chef Jared Wentworth. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
