JP's Profile

Marty's is a small martini bar, but big on fun, service and warmth. The guys who own it and the guys who work there go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome. They believe in good customer service and don't disappoint. Plus, the drinks are great and the crowd is friendly and easy to look at!

A cool space that always seems either too empty or too crowded. The bartenders are worth the trip, but the drinks are good too. It recently expanded into WineBar next door.

Sidetrack is the bar in Chicago by which the other bars are judged. It's the largest in town, one of the nicest and definitely has the best crowd consistently 7 nights a week. Many of the customers aren't lacking in attitude, but what the heck. Always a great time.

Big Chicks is a neighborhood bar with an urban clientele. Michelle, the owner, has to be the coolest bar owner in town. The crowd can go from young and hip to older and former-hip, but usually encompasses all of them and more.

No attitude and good mix of people make this a neighborhood place that's great for dinner, snacks and/or just drinks. Packed and fun during sporting events with large screens everywhere.

It might be a bit out of the way if you're traveling from the Northside of Chicago, but it's worth the trip. The Bucktown/Wicker Park crowd is cool and the shows in back are usually fantastic. It's a good mix of all kinds of people and the owners are great.