THE ANTHEM The screens are huge. The crowds for big games can be even huger.
1725 W Division St (773-697-4804). file under: game on, good enough to eat
THE BARRELHOUSE FLAT Since opening with 70 classics, this ambitious bar has added original cocktails, too.
2624 N Lincoln Ave (773-857-0421). file under: cocktailians, late night
THE OGDEN What’s a hipster doing at a sports bar near United Center? Checking out Bite alum Rodney Staton.
1659 W Ogden Ave (312-226-1888). file under: game on
THE OPTION ROOM The Financial District has a discreet new place to drink.
401 S LaSalle St (312-461-1173). file under: it’s five-o’clock somewhere
TAVERNITA New York’s Tippling Bros. make a smash with cocktails on tap at Ryan Poli’s Spanish spot.
151 W Erie St (312-274-1111). file under: cocktailians, good enough to eat
VERTIGO SKY LOUNGE The Dana Hotel’s rooftop lounge has opened its annual ice bar (literally, a bar made of ice).
2 W Erie St (312-202-6060). file under: swank spot
THE WHISTLER Bid a temporary good-bye to bartender Paul McGee, whose last night here is Wed 1.
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (773-227-3530). file under: sad hipsters
YUSHO Doubt whether a cocktail can pair well with food? Might wanna try the draught cocktail here.
2853 N Kedzie Ave (773-904-8558). file under: cocktailians, good enough to eat