Hopleaf in Andersonville has an excellent beer selection and solid food.

25 Degrees is a solid, dimly-lit burger and beer kind of spot in River North. We approve.

Parlor Pizza, where you can day party outside and eat some pizza in the process.

Pub Royale is an Anglo-Indian pub serving cocktails and Indian-inspired food.

Happy Camper is a sports bar in Old Town that’s about eating pizza and socializing.

An upscale brewpub that’s brewing their own beer and making quality food to go with it.

Kimski is a Korean-Polish bar part of Maria’s Community Tavern in Bridgeport, and it’s an excellent spot for a casual hang over food and drinks.

Split Rail is a modern gastropub in Humboldt Park serving “reimagined American classics.”

Maillard Tavern is a restaurant in River West with fantastic burgers.

Mordecai is a pricey restaurant in Wrigleyville with a nice bar, but disappointing food.

Gretel is a restaurant in Logan Square with an incredible burger and a lot of whiskey.

The Duplex in Logan Square serves food from different chefs every six months.

Kit Kat Lounge is a bar and restaurant on North Halsted with some of the best drag shows.

The Leavitt Street Inn & Tavern is a bar in Bucktown with a very good burger.

Bird's Nest in Lakeview is a bar with great chicken wings.

Output is a bar in West Town with great chicken wings.