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Bub City
BBQ Joint, Music Venue, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
The folks at Eater and Time Out Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"The Nashville hot chicken tenders are great!"(7 Tips)
"You have to try the Giddy Up Fries (Waffle fries loaded up with bbq pulled..."(4 Tips)"Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles"(6 Tips)
"The mexican firing squad will knock your boots off."(4 Tips)
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A really spicy Bloody Mary & some great brunch dishes.
C ReyAugust 26, 2015Decent 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".
The ambiance is pure Nashville and the prices are pure New York.
Andre ChanJune 14, 2013Make sure you come with a big appetite they give you nice size portions you will be full
Wes JudnickSeptember 21, 2016Tuesday nights "singing with the band" is a good atmosphere. Average late night menu
Pocket SunSeptember 6, 2014Decent American food. Good for friends get-togethers and groups. It's loud but we didn't mind.
Valentin GoverdovskyAugust 25, 2014Burnt ends are delicious, but very hot (temperature wise), so be careful.
Frank LizzadroJanuary 29, 2013Is that pulled pork or pulled fat? Yes. . This place joins a long line of Chicago BBQ places that aren't worth much.
Fried pickles and fried chicken sandwich.....nashville hot 🔥
Marisa RuizApril 6, 2013Much juicier pulled pork than Dragon Ranch's next door but they hardly toast their Texas Toast.
David Roca @daroitMarch 19, 2014Awesome place, loved the pulled pork, but terrible service (be ready to be ignored)
I understand your skepticism regarding frozen drinks, but the Mexican Firing Squad is pretty great.
Andrew HayesAugust 18, 2015Service 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.
Laura SummersSeptember 27, 2013Watch out for the service charge of 18% that they add to groups of 6 or more!
Cody SummersApril 14, 2013They 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....
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A little slice of Nashville in the heart of River North Chicago. BBQ, bourbon and live country music.
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(312) 610-4200
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 6.0
"Outdoor seating on sunny/warm days. Happy hour beer specials, last visit they were featuring Surly beer (delish!) perfect with the three flavors wings."
Lucille Fisher - 7.7
"The chicken salad is awesome! Smokey flavor. Absolutely fantastic."
Doug Kettler - 8.8
"They have 3 types of BBQ sauce. SWEET was my favorite. MUSTARD based. Awesome. ORIGINAL IS VINEGAR BASED. it's the default BBQ of the restaurant"
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- 8.6
"Banana daiquiri and Aloha Felicia were my favorite two drinks. Spring rolls were good too."
Erika Davis - 5.4
"Friendly bartender and great old-school Chicago atmosphere."
Bob DeGraff - 8.4
"The mole has an insane number of spices in it. You can't go wrong here. Guacamole 3 ways!!! We love you Chef Bayless."
Ryan Vaughan
Upcoming Events
- Willie Lock
7:00 PM on January 23, 2025
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