Replay and Elixir Expansions Bring Boystown to Andersonville By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The Boystown arcade bar and cocktail lounge head north and add a full kitchen. Read more
Ampersand in Ravenswood Is Your New Affordable Wine Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler It's perfect for when the weather starts to turn. Read more
The Bar at Johnny's Grill Is a Low-Key Neighborhood Hang By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler For when you want a drink without a lot of fuss. Read more
Jackson Tavern Is the Perfect After-Work Bar in the Loop By Peter Ranvestel and Emmet Sullivan It's got a country lodge meets city tavern vibe, with sports bar thrown in for good measure. Read more
Bar Siena Is the Trendiest Bar in the West Loop Right Now By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The restaurant's drinking area had the biggest crowd we've seen all season. Read more
Streeterville Social Is Another Al Fresco Hit By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The Loews hotel's third-floor bar goes super-summery with cornhole and tons of rosé. Read more
Cindy's May Have the Best View of Any Bar in the City By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler It's on track to be the most Instagram-friendly spot of summer. Read more
River North's Rec Room Is Like a Cooler Version of a Basement Party By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Christmas lights, spiked punch, and free frozen pizza at midnight. Read more
Tack Room Is Basically a Modern Western Piano Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The latest bar in the Thalia Hall universe is subtler–and more fun–than you might think. Read more
The Broken Shaker Is a Bar Straight Out of Miami By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler A giant Jenga set and plenty of international patrons keep things fun and funky inside the Freehand's new bar. Read more