Benchmark

Laid-back dive bar near Second City with a storied past, old-school jukebox & funky art.

Elevated bar food, beer & cocktails served in a stylish, retro space at Second City’s headquarters.

Neighborhood Bar & Tavern. 24 Beer Lines. Liquor. Food & Good Times.

A historic family-owned venue offers a wide selection of spirits & wines, plus an adjacent tavern.

Originally founded in 1888 by Louis Glunz I, this popular neighborhood gathering spot sat vacant for more than 90 years following its closure during the Prohibition. It now stands as a 48-seat destination at the hands of his granddaughter and great-grandson. The Glunz Tavern of the 21st century presents a world-class tasting experience of the finest wine, beer, & spirits, complemented by a menu of classic refined European-style fare. Whether stopping in for a meal or looking to complement their preferred beverage with a satisfying snack, diners will enjoy a thoughtful selection of classic tavern favorites reminiscent of the early 20th century, modernized with high-quality ingredients and worldly inspirations.

Founded in 1970, She-nannigans was the first bar in Chicago to employ all female bartenders at a time it was considered illegal—hence the “She” in She-nannigans. It all began at a time when a decades-old ordinance — informally known as the “Barmaids Ordinance” — made it illegal for any woman who was not related to a bar’s owner from tending bar. In a modest act of civil disobedience, She-nannigans began to employ some of the airline stewardesses who lived in the neighborhood to tend bar on their days off. Arrests were made, tempers flared and in 1974, a suit was filed against Mayor Daley, et al.; the case went to U.S. District Court and judges concluded that the ordinance violated the Constitution.

Where everyone’s a regular. Chicago in a nutshell. Serving up good beer, good cheer & bumping elbows with new friends since 1957. #LodgeTavern 🍺

Hopsmith Chicago is a restaurant & bar located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week as well as brunch every Saturday & Sunday our full-service kitchen will satisfy the pickiest of palates, if anything, Hopsmith has got your cravings covered. We have a party package for any event you can dream up. Our two-story tavern is the perfect place for any event corporate and personal and our customizable food and beverage packages are available depending on your needs. Our fully opening street level windows or our 2nd floor retractable roof are also a delight to partake. Let Hopsmith Chicago be your home away from home.