The best bars & nightlife in Waukegan

Bowl spot (or build-your-own) for poke bowls (a Hawaiian staple) and sushi (rolls and bowls).

1027 N Elmhurst Rd (Mt Prospect)

Pints, flights & cocktails pair with Neapolitan-style pizza in a funky warehouse setting.

10934 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Tasting room of a craft brewery specializing in mead from its own bees' honey along with wines.

9030 S Hermitage Ave (Chicago)

Hip warehouse setting for drinking small-batch local beers with snacks, sandwiches, coffee & tea.

3630 S Iron St (Chicago)

Stylish painting studio featuring casual classes accompanied by wine and music alongside BYOB options.

11832 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood spot offering cocktails and other drinks, plus music, dancing and a juke box.

211 E Garfield Blvd (Chicago)

Hybrid liquor store & neighborhood tavern supplying a large rotating menu of rare craft beers.

960 W 31st St (Chicago)

Cozy restaurant and cocktail bar for small plates, live music, and a cosmetic counter.

810 E 43rd St (Chicago)

Casual, rustic spot featuring house-brewed beers, regional wines & spirits plus gastropub eats.

10426 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Cozy spot for cocktails and beer, plus bar games and TVs showing games.

1024 W 79th St (Chicago)

Chill brewpub with an industrial vibe offering craft beer, sandwiches & pizza, plus bar bites.

600 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor (Chicago)

Long-running liquor store offering beer, wine, spirits, and cigars, plus daily tastings.

5058 S Halsted St Suite D-H, 5058 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Make this week a mezcal moment. Ghost Donkey is a neon-lit playground where the music is loud, the drinks are strong, and the vibe leans…

415 N Dearborn St (Chicago)

Arlington Tap House nails the pub trifecta, with well-built burgers, pizza and steaks, a pile of tap drafts and the kind of game-day energy…

1204 W Rand Rd (Arlington Heights)

In Andersonville, Little Madrid Tapas-Café does classic tapas, croquetas, and paella with 100% organic ingredients imported from Spain,…

5661 N Clark St (Chicago)

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

583 N Milwaukee Ave (Wheeling)

New American sharing plates & an extensive wine list in a small storefront with booths & a patio.

2008 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

Brewpub with a casual vibe that offers American comfort dishes and house beers.

200 Village Green S (Lincolnshire)

Relaxed, sports-centric American bar & grill offering specialty pizza, burgers & a deep vodka list.

2621 30th Ave (Kenosha)

Rustic-looking retailer offering wine, craft beer & small-batch spirits, plus tastings & events.

719 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

Burgers, pinsas, and other grub are served at this comfy sports bar with happy hours.

506 56th St (Kenosha)

Wine, cheese plates, and cocktails served in a comfy space with happy hour.

2831 N Broadway (Chicago)

Loungey local gathering place for pairing wine & beer with gastropub plates in homey-chic digs.

954 N California Ave (Chicago)

Well-known comedy club for seasoned & emerging stand-up acts, plus surprise celebrity guests.

3175 N Broadway (Chicago)

An extensive wine list & an eclectic menu of small plates in a cozy space with outdoor seating.

2601 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Global wines & classic cocktails are offered alongside light bites in a stylish setting.

1961 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Cozy eatery and bar serving burgers, plus beer and cocktails, in a casual, friendly, laid-back setting.

36 N Genesee St

Restaurant serving sushi rolls and specializing in poke bowls with raw fish and toppings.

7435 117th Ave Ste a (Kenosha)

Casual setting with industrial-modern decor featuring an indoor golf course and a patio.

5712 6th Ave (Kenosha)

Bar & grill serving casual American fare in a warehouse-style space with brick & wood accents.

3322 Sheridan Rd (Kenosha)

Decades old comedy club that hosts nationally-known headliners & is 21 & older only.

1548 N Wells St (Chicago)

Bar with free daily pool games, amusement machines, and a welcoming atmosphere.

3014 Roosevelt Rd (Kenosha)

Lively tavern providing a variety of craft brews on tap, standard pub grub & TVs tuned to sports.

5118 6th Ave (Kenosha)

Hip spot for house-brewed cider & beer with creative New American comfort foods & growlers to go.

4240 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Intimate bistro & wine bar serving American fare plus wine by the glass, flight or bottle.

5611 6th Ave (Kenosha)

Sleek seller of a wide range of wines by bottle or glass & craft beers, plus tastings & patio.

2108 W Division St (Chicago)

Romantic wine bar and eatery offering flights and meals featuring local ingredients and wines.

700 N Milwaukee Ave #130 (Vernon Hills)

Gambling venue with slot machines and table games, plus a sportsbook, and restaurants.

4011 Fountain Square Pl

Wine shop stocking a wide-ranging selection of glasses and bottles as well as hosting tasting events and wine lessons.

1119 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Bar with 60 tap options of craft beer, wine, cider, and seltzer, plus live performances.

125 56th St (Kenosha)

Bar with 1940s decor featuring comfort-food eats, beers & cocktails plus pool table & sports on TV.

4840 N Broadway (Chicago)

Petite craft brewery & taproom featuring a rotating beer menu, bar bites & live music & events.

16 E Scranton Ave (Lake Bluff)

Sprawling pub with classic American sandwiches & pizzas, sports on TV & live music.

3880 Northpoint Blvd

Elegant, old-world-style cocktail bar with small bites, including caviar and shrimp cones.

495 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Longtime pub with big burgers, Long Island iced teas in dozens of flavors & a down-to-earth vibe.

3301 52nd St (Kenosha)

Classic tropical cocktails, rums & house daiquiris in a retro Polynesian-style setting.

435 N Clark St (Chicago)

Intimate lounge/club delivering drinks, karaoke & dancing in a vintage space in a historic building.

343 S Dearborn St (Chicago)

Pub with TVs, billiards & a large menu of bar food, with daily food & drink specials.

622 N Fairbanks Ct (Chicago)

Striking, bi-level restaurant featuring an eclectic menu complemented by handcrafted cocktails.

730 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Casual hangout with big-screen TVs and a large beer selection known for Nashville hot chicken.

1210 Washington St

Relaxed shop for bottles featuring a curated assortment of wines from global regions.

2901 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Laid-back bar with baskets of wings & different sauces plus wraps, salads & other pub grub staples.

2500 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.

1612 W Irving Park Rd Ste 1 (Chicago)

Burgers, tacos, and billiards are among the attractions at this pub, which is set in a bowling alley.

3435 N Kennicott Ave (Arlington Heights)

Market-driven fare served in a modern American eatery sharing a space with a working winery.

739 N Clark St (Chicago)

Hip, lofty lounge where intricate, globally inspired cocktails pair with eclectic small plates.

112 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood brewery producing ales & lagers & offering a family-friendly menu & regular live music.

345 N Milwaukee Ave (Libertyville)