Peter Ranvestel

The longstanding Humboldt Park hideaway gets a little facelift courtesy of Brendan Sodikoff.

And the spot's been constantly packed since opening day.

The open-to-the-public bar/lounge at Soho House is a great place to work on your screenplay while drinking craft cocktails.

Take a look at this cozy, rustic new spot in the middle of Logan Square.

The resurrection of the old haunt has plenty of beer, vaulted ceilings, and quite possibly the perfect bartender for the place.

Don't roll your eyes at yet another arcade bar—this Logan Square place has table games, an indoor food truck, and some of the coolest décor in town.

Don't let the Lincoln Park address dissuade you—this is a lovely and lively spot for anyone to do some drinking.

New Belgium's traveling bike and beer fest didn't let a sticky afternoon and a muddy venue slow down the madcap fun.

With cheap drinks, good food, and a laidback vibe, you could actually hang out here for an evening—in spite of its location.

The tavern/distillery serves seriously good drinks in the former home of a classic club.