Bub City sits in River North as part of the Lettuce Entertain You group, with sister locations in Rosemont and at Joe's Live. The concept is built around live country music most nights, a deep whiskey list, and a barbecue menu that includes ribs, brisket, and pulled pork alongside bar snacks like giddy up fries and stuffed jalapeños.
Weekends bring an added draw in the form of a bloody mary bar, and when the weather cooperates, the large panel windows up front open the room to the street. It's a bar-forward space built for noise and crowds — a band or a game on the TVs is as much a part of the night as anything coming out of the kitchen.
Weekends bring an added draw in the form of a bloody mary bar, and when the weather cooperates, the large panel windows up front open the room to the street. It's a bar-forward space built for noise and crowds — a band or a game on the TVs is as much a part of the night as anything coming out of the kitchen.

