Bub City

Bub City

BBQ Joint, Music Venue, and Whisky Bar$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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Bub City
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    Ranked #3 for whiskey in Near North Side
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    Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Eater
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  • Tips
    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)
    Madeline G.
    "... margarita was the Mexican firing squad, but either way it was super yummy and..."(4 Tips)
    Amy G.
    "Don't miss General Joe's chicken and fried pickles"(6 Tips)
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  • Jenn K.
    Jenn KimMarch 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Absolute best lobster roll in the city.
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  • Christopher B.heart icon on user image
    Christopher BrooksSeptember 9, 2014
    Whiskey, live music. Shiner Bock.
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  • Roderick F.heart icon on user image
    Roderick FieldsAugust 28, 2014
    Whiskey Wednesdays!
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  • Matrix T.
    Matrix TeachesMay 21, 2016
    Food truck at the Athletico Center! Thanks
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    Scott HermanJanuary 18, 2013
    Buffalo tots with bleu cheese crumbles = money
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  • Judy
    JudyFebruary 22, 2013
    Love their crispy collards!
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  • K8T L.
    K8T LindgrenMay 5, 2013
    This is a rude ass awakening walking into The Ladies'. Hella funny, though!
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  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesFebruary 6, 2017
    Live music. Just don't get kicked out
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  • Sathy S.
    Sathy Salomon KJuly 4, 2013
    The horseneck is absolutely dope!
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  • Grant L.
    Grant ListekDecember 30, 2012
    Low & slow, oyster bar is actually ok for a Chicago bar
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  • Marcos F.
    Marcos FJune 21, 2014
    Tnt taquitos...yummmyyy huge selection of whiskey...
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  • Angela S.
    Angela SteeleJanuary 26, 2013
    The mexican firing squad will knock your boots off.
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  • Louis C.
    Louis CarpenterAugust 10, 2014
    Having a great time at brunch
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  • Jenna T.
    Jenna TobeyJuly 23, 2015
    Try the fried chicken!
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  • Claudia G.
    Claudia GodinezApril 3, 2013
    Lobster roll is awesome!
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  • David K.heart icon on user image
    David KavanaughApril 17, 2016
    Barbecue and the pork
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  • Kathryn C.
    Kathryn CzerkiesNovember 3, 2013
    Door guys are extremely rude! They do NOT take care of the industry people aka their own kind and or take care of birthday people. Kind of lame for a "country bar" will not be back
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  • Daniel C.heart icon on user image
    Daniel CollDecember 14, 2013
    Another excellent LEY restaurant. Boo Yah!
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  • Brett J.
    Brett JurgensAugust 1, 2013
    Get the pulled pork
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  • Esther S.heart icon on user image
    Esther ShamieMarch 8, 2015
    Live country music!!
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  • Chad B.
    Chad BuchFebruary 20, 2015
    Lots of graffiti. seems grimy
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  • Philip P.
    Philip PrichardFebruary 25, 2014
    Prichards Double Barrel Bourbon
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  • Niamh B.heart icon on user image
    Niamh BorowskiMarch 29, 2016
    Live music
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  • Laura G.heart icon on user image
    Laura G.June 26, 2013
    Karaoke Tuesday! Get some!
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  • Alice J.
    Alice JiFebruary 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    get the spoon bread
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  • James F.
    James Feeley IIIJune 15, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Fried pickles!
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  • Taylor L.heart icon on user image
    Taylor LubeckeSeptember 1, 2014
    Giddy up fries!
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  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James B.August 17, 2015
    Burnt ends; not good. Service; not good.
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  • john b.
    john bon kronkiMarch 16, 2013
    Avoid the Fried Squirrel.
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  • Ismael M.
    Ismael MoustafaMarch 16, 2013
    Buffalo sauce is gross.
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  • Jason K.
    Jason KaplerNovember 23, 2013
    Whiskey prices are expensive and deceptive. Worst I've ever seen. Watch out.
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  • May
    MayFebruary 8, 2014
    Nothing. I recommend nothing.
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  • Marietta A.
    Marietta AriettaMarch 3, 2015
    Sí van al baño no se asusten con el maniquí 😳
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  • Olia B.heart icon on user image
    Olia B.July 12, 2015
    Мужик в женском туалете повеселил)))) весело по выходным! Вкусно.
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Bub City
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
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A little slice of Nashville in the heart of River North Chicago....(Show more)
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Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
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    • 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
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(312) 610-4200
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
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Yes
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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