I'm turning 21 next Tuesday. My friends want to take me to a bar. I want to avoid the mediocre college bars. Tell me where to go! [more inside]
posted by elisabethjw on Nov 19, 2009 - 16 answers

If you've ever lived in or visited Chicago and had a good time without getting hopelessly lost, you are cordially invited to post in this thread. Needed: an explanation of the grid system, tips and tricks on navigation, and recommendations for how to find the underground music scene, awesome beers, weird things to explore, and the best Chicago-focused blogs. [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on Aug 13, 2009 - 44 answers

Chicago-Obama-Filter: Can you recommend a bar with good TV viewing of the election coverage near Grant Park? [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Nov 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Bars that will be showing the Presidential Debate next Friday in Chicago. [more inside]
posted by Sreiny on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

Are there any bars in Chicago showing Wrestlemania 24? [more inside]
posted by trojanavenger on Mar 30, 2008 - 1 answer

Where can I find a noirish or sleezeball lounge lizard style piano bar (or some approximation of one of these) in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by bubukaba on Mar 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Illinois' statewide smoking ban went into effect January 1st. Now, instead of being warm and cozy inside the bar, I'm cold and grumpy outside. Does anyone have any tips and tricks, preferably someone who's "lived" through a smoking ban of their own? (e.g. New York) [more inside]
posted by kpmcguire on Jan 15, 2008 - 24 answers

Good hotel-style bar in Chicago for a low-key birthday party? [more inside]
posted by HeroZero on Jan 14, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a nice, quiet pub in Chicago-- lots of dark wood, no blaring music, minimal ESPN-stuck TVs. Someplace good to go for a few pints and actual conversation. Northwest side preferable, Irving Park-area if possible, although I'm not too picky about that.
posted by shakespeherian on Sep 24, 2007 - 20 answers

Where can I go this afternoon in Chicago to watch the Tigers/Yankees baseball game? [more inside]
posted by fancypants on Aug 18, 2007 - 2 answers

I want to fall in love... with my new Chicago neighborhood. [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Oct 4, 2006 - 17 answers

Chicago Filter: Where can I drink excellent, properly made classic cocktails? Save me from the caramel-corn-nipple-tini. [more inside]
posted by zadermatermorts on Sep 22, 2006 - 15 answers

Cool bars in Chicago near the Auditorium Theatre? [more inside]
posted by Windigo on Jun 14, 2006 - 5 answers

Looking for a place to watch the Michigan vs. North Dakota hockey game in Chicago on Friday. [more inside]
posted by fancypants on Mar 23, 2006 - 1 answer

After eighteen years in Detroit, four years in Ann Arbor and one in Washington, DC I am packing up my life and moving to Chicago. I've been to town a few times as a tourist, but this will be my first long-term stay. I'm looking for recommendations of good bars, music stores, and restaurants. [more inside]
posted by fancypants on May 25, 2005 - 11 answers

WhoDeyFilter: I'm in Chicago, on the northside. My buddy is visiting from Cincinnati this weekend, and I want to take him to a bar on Sunday to watch the Bengals' game (our CBS affiliate is showing "Showstopper American Dance" instead). There are lots of bars that have NFL Sunday Ticket, but I want to make it an experience and find a place that is Bengals-specific. There must be one. What is it called and where is it? And I thank you. [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket on Dec 6, 2004 - 2 answers