Bar Pastoral Like that dream where we invaded and pillaged a wine and cheese shop…except real.
2947 N Broadway (773-472-4781). file under:put some cheese on it, winos
The Barrelhouse Flat The cocktail bar has a new chef and a food menu that’s as ambitious as ever.
2624 N Lincoln Ave (773-857-0421). file under:cocktailians, you should eat
Half Acre Tap Room We’ve now entered the post-brewpub “tap-room phase” of the craft-beer era.
4257 N Lincoln Ave (773-248-4038). file under:beer geeks
HeadquartersBecause who wouldn’t need a drink when surrounded by man-children?
950 W Wolfram St (773-665-5660). file under:revenge of the nerds
Hearty These guys love cocktails so much they’re now giving them to you for half price on Wednesdays.
3819 N Broadway (773-868-9866). file under:cocktailians, real deals
John Barleycorn And here we thought Moe’s Cantina
was the River North outpost of John Barleycorn.
149 W Kinzie St (773-348-8899). file under:brahs, bros, fist bumps, Jäger, smells like Axe body spray
Pl-zen The neighborhood for which it’s named just got itself a gastropub.
1519 W 18th St (312-733-0248). file under:beer geeks
Riccardo Enoteca Wine, wood-fired pizza and other lovely things from the owners of Riccardo Trattoria.
2116 N Clark St (773-549-5010). file under:winos
