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

Little Bad Wolf is a gastropub in Andersonville serving upscale bar food in a cool and relaxed environment.

Publican Anker is a casual bar and restaurant in Wicker Park. Think of it as a more laid back pub version of the original Publican.

Centennial is a laid-back restaurant in River North serving craft beer and pub food with an Indian twist.

The Gage serves very good bar food in the Loop.

Ballast Point is a brewpub in the West Loop that has great bar food and is good for watching sports.

Peckish Pig is a gastropub in Evanston.

Empirical Brewery is a brewpub in Rogers Park that uses its beer in much of its food.

Revolution Brewery is a brew pub in Logan Square that has great food and beer.