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Chicago’s best bar food

These 34 watering holes prove that bar kitchens can hold their own against restaurants.

Oysters and Champagne at The Bedford

Photo: Jason Little
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Bar food | Weekly specials
These bars boast some of the best food and drink deals in town.
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Bar food | 4am bars
Late-night bars for after-midnight eating and drinking.
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Bar food | On the cheap
Keep your dinner tab down at these bars.
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Bar food | Desserts
These bars hit the sweet spot.
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Bar food | Fine dining
Who needs restaurants when these bars are taking food so seriously?
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Bar food | Sports bars
Sports bars with great food and beer.
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Bar food | Korean bars
Spicy chicken thighs and tofu soup are on tap at our favorite Korean bars.
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Bar food | Gay bars
Where to eat while you’re drinking in Boystown and beyond.
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Bar food | Italian bars
Bars with great Italian food.
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Bar food | Eastern European bars
Bars that offer burek, pierogi, Polish pizza bread and more.
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Bar food | Heavyweights
Why these four spots are the icons of bar food.
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