The vibe: A buzzing underground bar near the Mag Mile and Loyola University.
The food: Nothing here, but there's a McDonald's down the street.
The drinks: Despite its wide selection of drafts on tap, regulars (a youngish, button-down crowd) at Streeter's Tavern suck down $7.50 Coors bottles, listen to the classic-rock-fueled jukebox and play table tennis, pool and foosball. Keep the good times going well into the early morning until 4am at this no frills, just vibes bar.
Time Out tip: Streeter's Tavern has a TouchTunes-like jukebox, but you might have to join the queue.