Chicago: I'm Thirsty

8.2

430 N Michigan Ave (at Lower Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Streeterville · 175 tips and reviews

Drunken History: The source for the idea of the SNL skit Olympia Cafe and the curse that haunts the Cubs to this day, stop in here to get away from the shopping on upper Michigan Ave and enjoy a real piece of Chicago

Elm Street Liquors is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

2. Elm Street Liquors

12 W Elm St (at Dearborn and State), Chicago, IL

Lounge · Near North Side · 6 tips and reviews

The Signature Lounge at the 96th is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

3. The Signature Lounge at the 96th

875 N Michigan Ave (btwn Delaware Pl & Chestnut St), Chicago, IL

Lounge · Streeterville · 305 tips and reviews

Drew Frey: The drinks are terribly overpriced but who cares; just look at that view!

Clark Street Ale House is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

4. Clark Street Ale House

8.2

742 N Clark St (btwn W Superior St & W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL

Bar · River North · 55 tips and reviews

Drew Frey: 95 beers on tap...do I need to say anything else?

Pops for Champagne is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

5. Pops for Champagne

8.1

601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL

Wine Bar · Near North Side · 114 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago Business: Pops offers a well-edited selection of cheeses that include classics (rich Explorateur) & a couple of surprises (blueberry-studded Stilton), served w/ raspberry-red pepper jam & toasted hazelnuts. Read more.

Brehon Pub is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

6. Brehon Pub

6.8

731 N Wells St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL

Pub · River North · 30 tips and reviews

Drew Frey: This place is a dump...but is lovable. Was the site of an old sting back in the 70's

Monk's Pub is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

7. Monk's Pub

8.1

205 W Lake St (at Wells St), Chicago, IL

Pub · The Loop · 73 tips and reviews

Miller's Pub is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

8. Miller's Pub

8.3

134 S Wabash Ave (btwn E Adams & E Monroe St), Chicago, IL

Pub · The Loop · 214 tips and reviews

9. The Map Room

8.7

1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL

Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews

Travel Channel: I feel at home at the Map Room because it’s “a travelers tavern” and you can taste a world of beers without ever leaving your stool. – Samantha Brown Read more.

Green Door Tavern is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

10. Green Door Tavern

8.5

678 N Orleans St (at Huron St), Chicago, IL

Speakeasy · River North · 76 tips and reviews

Old Town Ale House is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

11. Old Town Ale House

8.6

219 W North Ave (N Wieland St), Chicago, IL

Dive Bar · Old Town · 51 tips and reviews

Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

12. Hopleaf Bar

9.1

5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL

Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews

Esquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. With 150 beers on tap, including Trappist ales and mead, try to order something other than a Stella Artois. Read more.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

13. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1

53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL

Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews

Time Out Chicago: Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.

New Wave Coffee is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

14. New Wave Coffee

7.6

3103 W Logan Blvd (at N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago, IL

Coffee Shop · Logan Square · 114 tips and reviews

Drew Frey: Just play Nintendo.

Rockit Bar and Grill is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

15. Rockit Bar and Grill

22 W Hubbard St (btwn N Dearborn St & N State St), Chicago, IL

Bar · Near North Side · 212 tips and reviews

Boss Bar is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

16. Boss Bar

5.8

420 N Clark St (at W Hubbard St), Chicago, IL

Dive Bar · River North · 50 tips and reviews

Watershed is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

17. Watershed

8.5

601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL

Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

18. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8

4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL

Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

Waterfront Café is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

19. Waterfront Café

7.7

6219 N Sheridan Rd (at W Granville Ave), Chicago, IL

Café · Edgewater Beach · 37 tips and reviews

Motel Bar is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

20. Motel Bar

5.9

600 W Chicago Ave (at N Larrabee St), Chicago, IL

Lounge · 38 tips and reviews

The Berkshire Room is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

21. The Berkshire Room

8.6

15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL

Bar · Near North Side · 71 tips and reviews

22. EPIC

112 W Hubbard St (btwn N Clark St & N La Salle Blvd), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · River North · 94 tips and reviews

Coq D'Or is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

23. Coq D'Or

8.1

140 E Walton Pl (at E Delaware Place), Chicago, IL

Hotel Bar · Gold Coast · 41 tips and reviews

Stout Barrel House and Galley is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

24. Stout Barrel House and Galley

642 N Clark St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL

Bar · River North · 49 tips and reviews

Gilt Bar is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

25. Gilt Bar

9.2

230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL

Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews

The Terrace at Trump is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

26. The Terrace at Trump

7.2

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Chicago, IL

Restaurant · Near North Side · 52 tips and reviews

Headquarters Beercade is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

27. Headquarters Beercade

2833 N Sheffield Ave (at Wolfram St), Chicago, IL

Bar · Lakeview · 84 tips and reviews

Public House is one of Chicago: I'm Thirsty.

28. Public House

400 North State Street (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL

Bar · Near North Side · 167 tips and reviews