Bub City

The upbeat country is always on point. The staff is super friendly and fast. Bartender Viv makes the best drinks. Always have a good time when I stop in. The vibe is top notch. Perfect Chicago Midwest hospitality. Would highly recommended to anyone I know.

My husband and I just stumbled across this place and it was awesome. Great atmosphere, he loved his brisket and my burger we both agreed was one of the best burgers we have ever had (The Cali burger). Our waiter was so nice and super helpful. We are only here for five days but we will definitely be back before we go home.

Walked in during busy Saturday, multiple seating areas & patio. Had the pulled pork bbq with Bub City sauce and not other options-wish chicken was available. Friend had burger. Excellent service.

The air shimmered with smoke and twang. Country tunes tangled with the scent of slow-cooked justice, and the crowd looked ready to testify under oath or at least order another round. I cracked open the case of the brisket grilled cheese. It was guilty on all counts: buttery bread, molten cheese, and brisket so tender it nearly confessed. The fries stood by as loyal sidekicks, crisp and golden, seasoned like they’d seen things. Behind the bar, Old Fashioneds marched out two by two, amber and dangerous. The neon flicker painted the room in crime-scene pink, but no one seemed to mind. In this joint, time moved slower, laughter louder, and diets strictly confidential. Every bite was evidence that comfort food still has the power to disarm even the most stoic caped figure. Detective Tips: • Stake out a corner booth; visibility is high to survey the scene. • The brisket grilled cheese is the city’s best-kept open secret. • Happy hour turns suspects into friends. Choose your whiskey wisely. • Pair sweet tea with saltier dishes; it’s balance disguised as indulgence. BEWARE OF... • Assuming one Old Fashioned is enough; it never is. • Underestimating waffle fries; they vanish quicker than clues at a crime scene. • Calling it “just a bar”; Bub City is a barbecue interrogation with twinkle lights. • Thinking you’ll skip dessert; the pie will find you.

We had fun in this place! I like the drinks and the food. The crew members are very approachable. We stayed at the bar table, so it’s easy for us to order drinks. However, many tables are available aside from the bar.

Exceptional service by friendly staff, food is outstanding. Drinks were also very delicious. The bartender was very nice and gave us a complementary drink on him as well for the playoff game, which the Bears ended up winning, which was even better!!! Live music was also a hit!!

DJ was the most attentive and gracious server. His recommendations were all hits! I substituted the fries for brussel sprouts because I needed a veggie with the large portions. Delicious!

I love Bub City DOWN!!! One of my favorite places for bites, drinks, and hanging out in the River North Area! We were staying nearby while in Chicago, so it was one of our first stops of our stay for dinner and some drinks. The Mac N Cheese with pulled pork added to it HITS! Soooo silky smooth, creamy, delicious, and a great contrast in textures between the cheesy mac and the pulled pork. The drinks here are also tasty and strong! We stopped by a few more times during our stay to hang out and grab a drink. It's also very easy to order and service is always prompt. We also returned just before heading to the airport for returning to LA and got their All-American Burger and more of the delectably delicious Mac N Cheese!! Neither disappointed and totally hit the spot! I absolutely recommend this spot to anyone looking in the River North area of Chicago.