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Bub City

Bub City

BBQ Joint, Music Venue, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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    Emilio C.
    "The Nashville hot chicken tenders are great!"(7 Tips)
    Nick D.
    "You have to try the Giddy Up Fries (Waffle fries loaded up with bbq pulled..."(4 Tips)
    Amy G.
    "Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles"(6 Tips)
    Angela S.
    "The mexican firing squad will knock your boots off."(4 Tips)
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  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MooreApril 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The old fashioned is superb
  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzMarch 31, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    A really spicy Bloody Mary & some great brunch dishes.
  • Leland B.heart icon on user image
    Leland BrewsterApril 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Bourbon selection is one of the best in the city
  • Faithy H.heart icon on user image
    Faithy HAugust 29, 2015
    Try the chicken and waffles on the brunch menu... Yum!
  • Omar D.heart icon on user image
    Omar DominguezSeptember 6, 2015
    Great space. Bbq, hot chicken and craft brews.
  • Rob D.
    Rob DuqueDecember 31, 2012
    The Olympia beer in the can is great. Good selection of whiskey as well.
  • C R.heart icon on user image
    C ReyAugust 26, 2015
    Decent BBQ but large spirits list. It's not my first choice for BBQ but it's River North so you're paying for the "environment".
  • Ergin E.heart icon on user image
    Ergin EroğluAugust 23, 2015
    Ribs are perfect
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MooreApril 29, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Great pulled pork and waffle fries come with ranch
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph B.October 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The ambiance is pure Nashville and the prices are pure New York.
  • Andre C.heart icon on user image
    Andre ChanJune 14, 2013
    Make sure you come with a big appetite they give you nice size portions you will be full
  • Wes J.heart icon on user image
    Wes JudnickSeptember 21, 2016
    Tuesday nights "singing with the band" is a good atmosphere. Average late night menu
  • Pocket S.
    Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014
    Decent American food. Good for friends get-togethers and groups. It's loud but we didn't mind.
  • Valentin G.heart icon on user image
    Valentin GoverdovskyAugust 25, 2014
    Burnt ends are delicious, but very hot (temperature wise), so be careful.
  • Frank L.
    Frank LizzadroJanuary 29, 2013
    Is that pulled pork or pulled fat? Yes. . This place joins a long line of Chicago BBQ places that aren't worth much.
  • Joshua F.heart icon on user image
    Joshua FolsomSeptember 28, 2014
    Chipotle Mac was delicious
  • Michael S.heart icon on user image
    Michael SheehanJuly 27, 2021
    Been here 10+ times
    Fried pickles and fried chicken sandwich.....nashville hot 🔥
  • Dani P.
    Dani PatarazziMarch 28, 2013
    The fried chicken is excellent! So is the Mac n cheese.
  • Marisa R.
    Marisa RuizApril 6, 2013
    Much juicier pulled pork than Dragon Ranch's next door but they hardly toast their Texas Toast.
  • David R.
    David Roca @daroitMarch 19, 2014
    Awesome place, loved the pulled pork, but terrible service (be ready to be ignored)
  • Paul F.
    Paul FarrellApril 12, 2015
    Great live music. 'Twas a doubter/dissenter now a believer.
  • Amy G.heart icon on user image
    Amy GuthAugust 7, 2014
    Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles
  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James B.September 21, 2016
    Come on Tuesday only! And eat before.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KaminskiJanuary 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't go wrong with the brisket
  • Rick Z.
    Rick ZeppMay 10, 2014
    Facilities are top notch. Very private
  • Kenney M.heart icon on user image
    Kenney MarlattDecember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I understand your skepticism regarding frozen drinks, but the Mexican Firing Squad is pretty great.
  • Chip G.
    Chip GalanteNovember 9, 2013
    Really good wings. The dry rub on them was delicious
  • Asta
    AstaJuly 28, 2013
    St. Louis rib is the way to go!!
  • Melissa E.heart icon on user image
    Melissa EOctober 2, 2014
    Excellent whiskey selection
  • Fatima A.
    Fatima ADecember 10, 2017
    Nashville hot tenders 👌🏿
  • Claudia G.
    Claudia GodinezApril 3, 2013
    Awesome Jalapeno poppers.
  • David M.
    David MoiseyApril 17, 2013
    Anything from the bbq menu is awesome!
  • Dennis M.
    Dennis MurrayMarch 20, 2015
    Come for the whiskey and bourbon.
  • Aaron S.
    Aaron SAugust 21, 2013
    (Red) onion strings are the best anywhere.
  • Natalie T.heart icon on user image
    Natalie TseAugust 12, 2016
    Get the brisket patty melt.
  • Roberto B.
    Roberto BrooksJanuary 26, 2014
    BBQ bacon. Sunday brunch is unreal
  • Ron W.
    Ron WillisSeptember 24, 2015
    The Burgers are Impressive
  • Andrew H.heart icon on user image
    Andrew HayesAugust 18, 2015
    Service was terrible! From the moment hostess coldly created us (she did same with others - so at least she is consistent) until our order was delivered to other tables -- it was more miss than hit.
  • Jenna T.
    Jenna TFebruary 26, 2013
    Loved the fried pickles.
  • Maurio F.heart icon on user image
    Maurio FioreSeptember 7, 2014
    Very good Memphis Sauce.
  • @jayelarex
    @jayelarexAugust 26, 2013
    Get the burnt ends
  • Tim B.
    Tim BlahaApril 28, 2013
    Baby back ribs with homemade Mac'n'cheese. Mmmmmmm mmm.
  • Laura S.
    Laura SummersSeptember 27, 2013
    Watch out for the service charge of 18% that they add to groups of 6 or more!
  • Marissa K.
    Marissa KhalafJune 5, 2013
    Manny's old fashioned is unlike any old fashioned you have ever tasted.
  • Iryna
    IrynaMarch 24, 2013
    Homemade Texas Torpedoes are very tasty!
  • RosaAkaNanaheart icon on user image
    RosaAkaNanaMarch 15, 2015
    YEE HAW! Order a Bud Light!
  • Cody S.
    Cody SummersApril 14, 2013
    They will make you wait in line, let everyone in who name drops. It's a joke. They grab any moron off the street, give them a plad shirt and an ear piece and put them at the door. Disappointing....
  • Adam G.heart icon on user image
    Adam GraffFebruary 21, 2013
    Best fried pickles I have ever had.
  • Taryn A.
    Taryn AddisonMay 30, 2014
    The ribs were very good.
  • Juliana A.heart icon on user image
    Juliana AdibMarch 28, 2016
    Great live music, but slow service...
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