If you want wayyyy better wings that are a little less expensive check out house of wings by Fullerton and Clark. read more

Bub City - Award winning chicken wings - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bub city is your friendly neighborhood sports bar. They have tons of seating so you always end up finding a table. The service is great! Servers are nice and friendly, always mention the specials to you and take your feedback into consideration. They also have live performances. One time we had a band that covered Def Leppard and we had a great time ! Loved hearing by then play my favorite Def Leppard song 'pour some sugar on me'. One time they also had a limited edition pistachio beer which I really loved. Such a chill fun bar to go to when you don't want to dress up too much and have a good time. read more

This brisket was best in my life. I ordered fatty and lean meat half and half because I was not sure if it was too dry or not. I should just order lean meat because the meat was so soft, and I didn't need fatty part eventually. The portion of food was just ok for me, but it didn't make me full enough, I wanted to eat more brisket. . My server Travers was also awesome kind. I would like to go back soon. read more

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Stopped in on our way back to the hotel and grabbed a beer. It was a Wednesday so it was karaoke night and it was a fun night. No cover! Bartenders were nice. No complaints otherwise but we didn't order food. The vibes were fun! read more

Bub City - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here a number of times and have loved every experience prior. I dig the sports bar meets a little country like ambiance and the staff has always been kind. Prior to this experience I'd just come here to drink and grab some side dishes here and there. I gave this a 4/5 based on bar crawl vibes not dining. This was the first time id actually eaten here and I was sadly disappointed. The BBQ was dry and left me with a BBQ shaped hole in my heart. Luckily the mac and cheese was solid and we destroyed that. If you come to eat, I'd recommend sticking with the basics. To me this isn't your go to spot for mindblowing BBQ. DONT GET the tropicooler. Complete rip and didn't even get the job done if you know what I mean. And yes, we knew we were taking a risk ordering it, but went all in on trying new things. Wish I'd known the price before ordering it. Hahah 60 bucks could have gotten me a lot farther just sticking to our normal beer and tequila shot routine here. read more

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The live music is great and it has amazing vibes. Good hang and very lively. I saw the simple remedy there and had a lovely evening

Great place to watch sporting events and to catch some live music. Bourbon collection is off the chains, if you want to try some things that fall into the hard to find or unicorn categories. read more

Came here to watch some March madness games and it was the perfect vibe. Good BBQ, plenty of TVs, and a great live band. read more

Bub City - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fun place for a quick bite and drinks! Karaoke on Wednesday nights.... Country music playing read more

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This really cool place was packed the night we stopped by for a drink. We requested outdoor seating and were seated immediately. They had live music vibrant feel and great service. We did not eat but drinks were cold and good. read more

Bub City - Store Front. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As a Texan, there's always a special place for BBQ in my heart and Bub City was no exception entering my arteries with the best of them. The cornbread is some of the best I've had; watch out for the hint of spice it possesses. The tenders are thick and juicy and the brisket is cooked to perfection. I added pulled pork to my Mac n Cheese, but in my opinion it's better without the added sweet BBQ sauce. There is outside seating, not the comfiest but it's very dog friendly. As you can see our pup ate at the table. Inside looked like a hoot as well with Karaoke Wednesday evenings. Our server was kind, but there was noticeably less consideration for the outside guest. I would come back because the American flag on the grilled cheese makes me feel extra patriotic, the brisket inside the sandwich makes me wiggle my toes, and the entire place makes me want to karaoke some Luke Bryan. read more

Review based on drinks only. We sat in the bar and the bartender was super friendly, attentive and quick. We enjoyed a few beers and the cool ambience was perfect for a rest after some shipping, very laid back. Bartender said the BBQ was really good so we would try that next time! read more

Bub City - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, delicious (hot) food and a cute street dining set up. I ordered a side of Mac and added chicken tenders to it which was an amazing decision. You can also add pulled pork or brisket. Although a side item, the portion size was really big. My friend got fried pickles and waffle cheese fries. Everything was piping hot, cooked to perfection, had a great taste and we had plenty to share/ take home. Our waitress was great and attentive. *They add a 5% Covid surcharge to every bill but it goes towards paying for their PPE so I didn't mind the extra charge. You can ask to have it removed if you choose. read more

Bub City - Side of Mac add chicken tenders . - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you want great atmosphere, great service, and rockin good music with just ok food to come with your buddies this is definitely your place. If you're looking for good BBQ then go to Carson's instead. This place hits it out of the park on everything but the food. The price for what you get, flavor etc are all off. We got the brisket patty melt, pro tip get it with bacon and grilled peppers. It was a good dish, nothing memorable but it was good. We also got the brisket plate, which comes with no sides. The brisket wasn't great and for the price this is disappointing. Especially when at Carolina I can get a half chicken, half rack of ribs and 2 sides for $12 more. All in all it's a fun time here. It just really depends on what you're looking for. read more

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Mmm their chicken sandwich was really good and so was the Mac & cheese. Brisket sandwich was also awesome. Food & music is great

I spent a few days at a conference in Chicago and popped into Bub City for a drink. It was definitely an interesting ambiance - like a honky tonk dive bar that was once really cool got passed down to the owner's pretentious son and they covered it in fairy lights and made it instagrammable. I grew up in WV - I love a good country bar so I enjoyed it! They did play good music. And they have a fantastic bourbon selection and really good bourbon cocktails. But they also have Jell-O shots??? Put on your Gucci shirt and cowboy boots and you'll fit right in! read more

Bub City - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I haven't eaten at Bub City in years, so the roomies and I decided to order some dinner here for delivery on Sunday night. We all ended up getting the 3 piece chicken tenders, with different sides. The chicken tenders themselves... were SO sad. These things look more like nuggets than chicken fingers(?). For the price we paid I expected these to be pretty great. We were all so, so disappointed. We paid $16.50 for three chicken tenders. Not even including the tax, service fee, delivery fee, and the tip. SIXTEEN DOLLARS FOR CHICKEN NUGGETS. Insanity. I was willing to pay that under the assumption I wouldn't still be hungry after my meal, and that it was going to be a decent size. But nope.. As you can see from the photo, they were the TINIEST fingers I've ever gotten. And this wasn't just a 'bad batch'...... all three of our meals were this size. They came with waffle fries that weren't advertised on the menu so it was a nice surprise, but they were really soggy by the time they got here. Most likely the result of being delivered, so no fault on Bub City. For sides, we got fried pickles, brussel sprouts and coleslaw. I only had the fried pickles which were fine, no different than the ones you can get anywhere. My roommates did not like the coleslaw or brussels, but I did not try those. Honestly..... for almost 17 bucks for 3 tiny chicken fingers, it was not worth it. I don't see us ordering from Bub City again unfortunately. Our bill in total was $105 for 3, three piece chicken fingers and three sides. I'd be willing to pay that price if the size was worth it, and they 100% were not. read more

Bub City - Tiny chicken tenders- $16.50 for three of these?! - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came here for dinner one night for my friend's bachelorette party and had a great time! Not only was the food delicious and filling, but our server was sooo nice and the live music was a ton of fun it did get a little too crowded after dinner when most of the crowd was coming in for the band, but it was still a lot of fun! read more

Bub City - Brisket Mac n Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for a late lunch on my birthday with some friends, so it was pretty much a guarantee that we were getting drinks. Actually, more like a drink. Except this wasn't just any drink -- this was a BUCKET. It's delicious and contains whiskey, so it's basically a sure fire way to get the party started. To go with the drink, we got the buffalo bites. I expected your average boneless Buffalo chicken wings, but these were pretty good. The perfect combo with a drink to watch a sporting event or just to chill with friends. It's a great environment for a dinner pregame or a fun vibe. read more

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Karaoke with a country feel! I have been here every trip to chicago. Each time is different yet the same... bad karaoke, slow service and a loud atmosphere. This place is what it is and is enjoyed for it. **good iced tea! read more

Oh my'lanta!! I had been going to bbq places for some time and this has been the first place that has achieved my own personal blessing from everything to juicy and falling off the bone ribs to the exquisite bbq sauce they had on it read more

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In all honesty, I usually don't visit 3 star restaurants unless it's a personal recommendation but we have Bub City a chance because we had LEYE birthday dollars to use and I must say I was impressed! We did take out and everything was packaged well. We ordered the chicken bites, the smoked platter, fried pickles and brussel sprouts. It was a great price for a side of Brussels and they were very tasty! 8/10. The fried pickles were meh... I wouldn't get the again. The platter - pork was good! Brisket had a great smoke flavor but a few pieces were a little dry. I didn't try the ribs but my husband said they were good and the coleslaw was good. My fav were the chicken bites! I'm usually disappointed in these kind of things but they were super tasty! Had a crispy nice coating but not too thick, each piece had a nice big chunk of white meat chicken inside. Would def get again! read more

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OMG. I Love this bar! Great everything! Starting with Matti at check in with such kindness. Great friendly responsive service by our server Emma and manager Tobias. They suggested a good bourbon and found a great one in high west rye! So good! We love their wedge salad as a great starter but go for the incredible ribs and brisket. The bands are always great and fun. The vibe at this bar is so great and positive. We drove in from the burbs to come here and stay downtown since we really do enjoy their bourbon selection and know driving home is not an option! We can't wait to go back! read more

Bub City - Leslie and me - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Soak up what is left of the summer on the outdoor patio and stay awhile to have some barbecue! Weather it's brisket, ribs, pulled pork, etc they have the meats that you want! Don't forget the cornbread skillet with honey Tabasco butter, you can literally just order that and be happy. Like waffle fries and tots? Go ahead and order away! How about fried pickles? That's on the menu too! They have a good selection of beers and cocktails as well! read more

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We really enjoyed the drinks, food, setting and service! The cornbread skillet is so good and my kids loved the Mac and cheese!

Overall impression: 2/5. Won't be coming back. Was let down by this place for a number of reasons, but I'll start with the positives. The atmosphere was fun and lively. Packed house and everyone's having a good time. Food and drink orders came our quickly and our server Emma was great! My biggest issue was that one of the managers (you can see him walking around in the background with a white shirt and black hat) there was being SO rude about changing one of the TV's that had golf playing (at 9:30pm) to the NBA Finals. Instead, he said "all the TV's have been accounted for". And clearly a whole section was empty in front of the TV that was playing GOLF... on a Friday night. And our group asked a few times, but he was rude each time. He's the main reason I won't be coming back. FOOD: The food came out quickly (15-20 min for a group of 5) and was done well. In fact, the meat fell right off the bones on the ribs. However, nothing they brought out really tasted like good southern BBQ. I kept trying different dishes hoping they'd be eventually taste better, but instead, it was all pretty bland and the meat tasted lower quality than most of the other BBQ places I've had in Chicago. DRINKS: The beers were great, but the mixed drinks were pretty bad. We ordered margaritas and mexican mules and they tasted like cleaning solution and lighter fluid. I personally wouldn't purchase mixed drinks or cocktails here, unless you prepare for disappointment. read more

Bub City - manager who didn't want to put the NBA Finals on the TV on a Friday night. Instead golf... for 2 whole empty booths and no one watching. - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's a nice place for an entertaining night with live music ,drinks and food.The service was fine.And the band " free country boys" was very fun too bad the sound was so great. read more

Located jn The River North neighborhood of Chicago, Bub City is a lively country bar with live music. Good food. Good service. Prime location. 5 out of 5 stars. read more

I will admit I was very hesitant in actually coming here. I mean I already have my favorite bbq in the city so why try a new place right? Well I'm glad I did give Bub City a chance. Don't get me wrong, their food is still overpriced, but at least it was good. My wife ordered their brisket sandwich. You get this fatty brisket that was somewhat chopped. The brisket tasted good but was somewhat dried. And since it was shredded, you couldn't really feel if it was tender, but it was a little on the dry side. Sliced is the best way to cut brisket. It is a small sandwich and I although good tasting, I don't think it's worth what they're charging. I ordered their brisket nachos. These nachos were very tasty. They come loaded with brisket, and their atomic cheese, sour cream and jalapeños. They were also served with a side guacamole and salsa. Tip..(save the guac and salsa till the very end where you get a lot of plain chips.) The atomic cheese really made this dish. It had a perfect kick to it and tasted so good with the jalapeños and some brisket. This dish is very filling and worth the money. Like other reviews have stated, this is a country music playing restaurant. The interior is spacious and can get full quickly, even on a weekday during lunch. I wouldn't mind returning and getting some beer with those nachos. read more

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Really fun and easy place to go with your family or just by yourself. Great apps. Really great bourbon selection. Fast and friendly service, and the bbq is really good. Very laid back setting with lots of sports on. read more

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I am pretty late writing this review. Okay, I forgot to write it. I met one of my friends here for dinner, and what a great atmosphere. One of the things I genuinely love about Lettuce Entertain You restaurants is the many different atmospheres. It's like choosing at DisneyWorld. Different moods get different dining options. My friend had a taste for bbq, so off to Bub we go. I had never been there before. I got their brisket. It was insanely good! I was thrilled with the flavor and the softness of the meat. My friend ordered the brisket mac and cheese and said it was delicious! The country music atmosphere is not normally my "thang" but it was certainly fun. Our staff was a good time, too! I definitely will go back this summer. Sorry, no photos on this trip. read more

My favorite place for country music. Great drinks. Service is quick since it's a casual place. It's great on the weekends.

A great barbecue place and bar! Exactly what I imagine Nashville bbq joints to look like, Bub City had a fun atmosphere and a stage for live music. The ribs were tasty and the chicken tenders were actually super moist! They were out of fries, but the tots were dressed to impress. Brussel sprouts were also a nice, simple, well done side. We would go back! Service was a little slow, but it had started getting pretty busy approaching 8pm. read more

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We used to go to the location near the Apollo Theater, back in the 1990s. So, we've been meaning to try to location in River North. The food is outstanding. We ordered the chips with guacamole and pimento cheese. I'm not a fan of guacamole, but this was really tasty and creamy. The butterscotch pudding is small, but it's the perfect size after a BBQ meal and very, very good. read more

Stopped in at Bub City after a recommendation from our friendly hotel bartender. He told my husband this was the place to be for bourbon. Husband was very happy (spent a lot of money on bourbon). The food for me was 4 star (certainly not fancy) but everything else was a 5- so 5 star it is! Waitress was very knowledgeable on drinks, quick and courteous. Loved dining by the open windows on a beautiful Chicago day! read more

Bub City - Grapefruit Moscow mule cheers - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of my favorite places in River North! I loved brunch at Bub City and would highly recommend it! The service was great, and having the outdoor seating option along with good live music to add to the atmosphere makes it an ideal pick for a place to hang out for a while, enjoy the company and have some phenomenal food.  Try the chicken and cheese biscuit, sticky buns and the white sangria! read more

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Fun bar in good location. Reasonable beer selection and lively atmosphere. Service was good. Food dis the trick with very good pulled pork, salmon and one of the spicy burgers. Good bbq for up north! read more

Food is amazing and tasty as always! Speedy service and a great atmosphere as well. I love the brisket!

The food is very good, and the service if I last remembered was a little slow, but it's most likely due to this place is always packed! I honestly loved the vibe. They do a great balance of making it a cool bar spot, and food spot. Great for people that love country food and want a mix of a city and southern hospitality. Def worth checking out. read more

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This past weekend was my first time eating at Bub City and although I don't eat meat (ironic to be reviewing a BBQ driven menu) everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the fried pickles as a starter, the chopped salad I ordered as my meal, and the cornbread and Mac and cheese we all shared! The portions were very generous in my opinion. The service was really good for a large group. They also surprisingly had a delicious espresso martini? I didn't expect it to be so well made! The string lights throughout and country music playing make you feel like you're at a bar down south and not in the heart of Chicago. Definitely a fun spot for a group! read more

Bub City - Espressway Martini - Barbeque Near Me - Chicago, Illinois