The Press Room Is Your New Hangout Spot By PETER RANVESTEL and Mauricio Peña Tucked away in a West Loop basement, the Press Room offers you a cozy refuge from the neighborhood hustle and bustle. Read more
Beatnik Is West Town's Plant-Filled Mediterranean Dreamscape By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler It's like drinking in a boho-chic garden. Read more
There's a Reason the Waydown Is All Over Your Instagram Feed By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler Well, two reasons—the cocktails being mixed up at Ace Hotel's seventh-floor bar and that view. Read more
Booze by the Beach at Shore Club By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler They open early enough for you to get in some serious day-drinking. Read more
Snack While You Sip at Barrio By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler There's barely a trace of its predecessor, Blackfinn Ameripub, at this new River North spot. Read more
Drink Like a Movie Star at BLVD By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler The old-Hollywood vibe makes your cocktail feel way classier. Read more
There's a Great Beer Waiting for You at Lucky Dorr By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler You'll find something interesting on tap. We promise. Read more
Brickhouse Tavern Is the Ultimate Cubs Bar By Peter Ranvestel and Carrie Schedler If for no other reason than it being big enough to fit every Cubs fan you know, most likely. Read more
Cabana Club Is the Casual Rooftop Bar of Your Dreams By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang High enough for a great view, and low enough to feel the vibe of the city. Read more
Tapster Makes Drinking More Communal (and Creative) By Peter Ranvestel and Bettina Chang The pour-your-own-booze bar invites more interaction than you might expect. Read more
