{"id":928,"date":"2016-03-30T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-03-30T13:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=928"},"modified":"2021-05-04T10:30:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T15:30:24","slug":"the-10-best-bars-in-river-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-10-best-bars-in-river-north\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Bars in River North"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Everyone knows that River North is home to some of the best nightlife spots in the city, but what are the best bars to visit?<\/h2>\n<p>We recently took a couple of trips to the area to survey the night scene, and these bars really stood out amongst the rest. Next time you have a night out on the town, here&#8217;s where you&#8217;ve gotta go.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a champ that wants to hit up all these places at once, crash <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/river-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">River North<\/a> with us on Saturday, November 12 for the A to Z Bar Crawl.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hubbardinn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hubbard Inn<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-935\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Hubbard Inn\" width=\"700\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-700x379.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-659x357.jpg 659w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn-892x483.jpg 892w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hubbard-Inn.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>110 West Hubbard Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The atmosphere at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hubbardinn.com\/\">Hubbard Inn<\/a> can only be described as contemporarily elegant. It carries with it an old school feel, with a personal library type area in the back and rustic decoration throughout. They have a chalkboard with all of the drink specials on it, and their menu is what really sets them apart. They have a drink called the <em>Dancing Floor<\/em>, and it\u2019s on our bucket list. It includes espresso, egg whites, dark chocolate &amp; tequila, among other things. They also offer inventive food options like lamb meatballs, bacon wrapped dates, etc.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>El Hefe<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10396\" style=\"width: 799px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_9082.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_9082.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in river north\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_9082.jpg 799w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_9082-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_9082-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_9082-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: El Hefe<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>15 West Hubbard Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If Robert Rodriguez met Miley Cyrus and they decided to open a nightclub, you\u2019d get El Hefe. This sexy, \u201csupermacho taqueria\u201d is lit with neon, laced with Day of the Dead-style art, and lined with over 40 tequilas. Delicious, gourmet tacos and creative margaritas make it a great lunch and dinner spot, but the late-night scene is where it thrives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/5-dog-breeders-near-chicago-for-your-next-furry-friend\/\">5 Popular Dog Breeders to Use in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bullbearbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bull &amp; Bear<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10404\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10404\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in river north\" width=\"746\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12.jpg 746w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12-600x374.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/12-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Bull &amp; Bear<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>431 North Wells Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This corner bar has a welcoming atmosphere at any time of day. With a warm, wooded interior, table taps, outdoor seating in the summer, and classic American fare, anyone that visits is sure to leave happy. They\u2019ve got plenty of screens for viewing sports, and their simple yet creative cocktail list will have you sampling beverages late into the night when the crowds stroll in.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10710\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8.jpg\" alt=\"best bars logan square\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/home-bg-slides-8-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn More About the Best Bars in Logan Square<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you looking for the most entertaining bars in Logan Square? We&#8217;ve gathered a list of the best places to visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-block vc_btn3-color-primary\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-bars-logan-square\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View the Best Bars in Logan Square<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.publichousechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public House<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25555\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/22157274_490541574646039_8892974685403217920_n1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-25555\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/22157274_490541574646039_8892974685403217920_n1-1024x916.jpg\" alt=\"best bars river north\" width=\"1024\" height=\"916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/22157274_490541574646039_8892974685403217920_n1-1024x916.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/22157274_490541574646039_8892974685403217920_n1-600x537.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/22157274_490541574646039_8892974685403217920_n1-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/22157274_490541574646039_8892974685403217920_n1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BZuhD5blwuI\/?taken-by=chipublichouse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public House via Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>400 North State Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This always-busy gastropub and beer hall is truly an institution in the neighborhood. The massive space located at State and Kinzie offers full menus, a bustling happy hour, and a live DJ as it turns from brunch-and-lunch destination to full-blown nightlife hotspot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/6-restaurants-serving-up-the-best-german-food-in-chicago\/\">6 Top German Restaurants to Attend in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/bottledblondechi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bottled Blonde<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10403\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10403\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10403\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/o.jpg\" alt=\"best bars in river north\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/o.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/o-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>504 North Wells Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This pizza and beer garden concept is a casual spot that somehow goes above and beyond other casual bars, with tons of indoor and outdoor space and 65 HDTVs for entertainment. It\u2019s a modern setting flanked with retro wall hangings and the open layout gives it a communal vibe. The Italian flavors of their oven-fired pizza pies pair perfectly with an ice cold beer from their local craft list.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/thebossbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boss Bar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-932\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-1024x775.jpg\" alt=\"Boss Bar\" width=\"700\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-1024x775.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-600x454.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-700x530.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-472x357.jpg 472w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar-638x483.jpg 638w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Boss-Bar.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>420 North Clark Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing fancy about <a href=\"http:\/\/thebossbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boss<\/a>, and that\u2019s perfectly fine. In fact, that\u2019s what adds to the bar\u2019s appeal. The menu is simple and straightforward, with tasty bar food that does the trick when you&#8217;re looking for something nice and greasy. This one is the ultimate late-late night spot, keeping its doors open until 5am on Saturdays and 4am every other day. Boss has been a staple in the River North area for over 25 years now, and it\u2019s not going anywhere anytime soon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moescantina.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moe&#8217;s Cantina<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-933\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Moe's Cantina\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-537x357.jpg 537w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina-727x483.jpg 727w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Moes-Cantina.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>155 West Kinzie Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moescantina.com\/\">Moe\u2019s<\/a> has found a nice recipe for success with Mexican food, a massive space, and TV\u2019s everywhere. This place has two floors, with the top overlooking the bottom as a sort of VIP area. As a Mexican place, they have a large selection of tequila, margaritas, and of course, sangria. It\u2019s a great place to come during the day too. The open atmosphere and tall ceilings make it seem like you\u2019re having a private lunch even if the place is pretty packed. It\u2019s definitely packed at night though, so be prepared for that.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/7-things-to-do-and-see-in-rockford-il\/\">Fun Things to Do With Friends on a Trip to Rockford, IL<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/highlinebarchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Highline<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-934\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Highline\" width=\"700\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-700x463.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-539x357.jpg 539w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline-730x483.jpg 730w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Highline.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>169 West Kinzie Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To call <a href=\"http:\/\/highlinebarchicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Highline<\/a> fashionable would be an understatement. The lighting is dim enough that it creates an intimate atmosphere without being too dark or annoying, and the bar uses its 10,000-square-foot space impeccably. Really though, it\u2019s a nice place. There\u2019s a Bloody Mary bar during the day, and sports games are always flashing across their 24 TV screens. They have a pretty wide selection of wines and craft beers available to top it all off.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/oldcrowsmokehouse.com\/river-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Old Crow Smokehouse<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-937\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"John Barleycorn\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn-725x483.jpg 725w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/John-Barleycorn.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>149 West Kinzie Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Formerly John Barleycorn, Old Crow Smokehouse is one of the more popular bars among those in their mid-twenties \u2013 and that alone is enough to make the list. It\u2019s much more than that, though. <a href=\"http:\/\/oldcrowsmokehouse.com\/river-north\/\">Old Crow<\/a>\u00a0boasts an extensive food menu (actual BBQ \u00a0\u2013 not just your typical pub food), live music, and events hosted in conjunction with Moe&#8217;s. This is the only place on the list with a rooftop bar as well. It gets pretty crazy here at night, but it\u2019s also perfectly located for after-work drinks with your colleagues. If you&#8217;re just not feeling it, you can always walk through the pass-thru on over to Moe&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/bub-city.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bub City<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Bub City\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-476x357.jpg 476w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City-644x483.jpg 644w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Bub-City.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>435 North Clark Street<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of our favorites, Bub City, is the only country-themed bar in the area. Whether it\u2019s from a live band or just the bar\u2019s speakers, they keep the country music playing at all times. This place is a refreshing change of pace to many of the other bars around the city, and the atmosphere is great. Some of the standout elements include an American flag made out of beer cans, a lit-up Santa wearing an empty beer case on his head, and a rules list that includes no drama or know-it-alls. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bubcitychicago.com\/\">Bub City <\/a>serves good ol\u2019 comfort food, and they have a pretty decent beer list. It can get a bit loud and rowdy on weekends, but what bar in <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/river-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">River North<\/a> doesn\u2019t? They also have the biggest whiskey selection of any place in the area, so if this is your drink of choice, this place is probably pretty close to heaven for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There you have it,\u00a0the best bars in River North. Not the neighborhood for you? Check out the 5 Best Kept Secrets in the South Loop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-brunch-chicago-spring-2021\/\">The Top Brunch Offers at Old Pueblo Cantina &amp; Gemini in Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_80387\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-80387\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80387\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bottledblonde-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bottledblonde-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bottledblonde-370x300.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bottledblonde-842x684.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bottledblonde-406x330.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/bottledblonde.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-80387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Bottled Blonde<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Bottled Blonde Bar &amp; Restaurant in River North Permanently Closed<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Bottled Blonde bar, lounge, and restaurant in River North is permanently closed.<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-grey\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/the-fall-and-rise-and-fall-again-chicagos-bottled-blonde-permanently-closed\/\">Bottled Blonde River North Bar is Permanently Closed<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that River North is home to some of the best nightlife spots in the city, but what are the best bars to visit? 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