No Vacancy

No Vacancy isn't your typical sports bar. Former DineAmic Hospitality partner Keegan Moon and Ivan McCullagh of Gibson's Restaurant Group opened the bar in 2023, offering a sleek, elevated space for discerning fans to enjoy a game over high-end cocktails.

The vibe: This elevated bar on Wells Street in River North is appointed with dark decor, a tin ceiling and exposed brick. The 64-seat space offers a sophisticated setting to enjoy craft cocktails while watching a sporting event.

The food: With snacks like birria egg rolls, pretzel-crusted chicken tenders and barbecue jackfruit sliders, No Vacancy's food menu is just as interesting as the cocktail menu. In addition to mains like a burger, chicken sandwiches, wraps and brunch offerings, the menu features the "My Significant Other Is Not Hungry" option, which adds fries or chicken tenders to any entree.

The drinks: The best cocktails here have cheeky names like This F*cks (tequila, Aperol, watermelon, lime, rosemary and Tajin) and Granny Panties (Maker's Mark, Alchemist apple spice, apple cider and demerara). There's also a selection of "Trendy" drinks like High Noon and Nurtl seltzers, plus wines separated into "Juice" and "Bougie" categories.

Time Out tip: No Vacancy does not take reservations, so plan accordingly and be prepared to wait if you come on a weekend night.