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Bub City, Chicago, IL

Bub City

4.6
4.6
1533 Reviews
$31 to $50
Barbecue
435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Bub City is the destination for barbecue, whiskey and live country music and is open for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late night dining. The Southern spot offers house-smoked BBQ, more than 125 different whiskeys from well-known and independent distilleries throughout the country and live country music.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Bub City offers event and party options from corporate dinners to bachelorette parties to private whiskey tastings, we offer a wide variety of entertainment for groups. Bub City also provides off-site catering and rents out “The Rig,” a mobile barbecue trailer that brings the barbecue experience right to guests’ doors.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Clark Street & Hubbard
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Grand (Red Line)
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,533 people are saying

Bub City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bub City offers a lively atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "delicious food," making it a go-to spot for happy hours and celebrations. Highlights include perfectly cooked macaroni and cheese, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, and a "wonderful neighborhood spot" vibe. While occasional service delays occur, the staff is praised for their attentive and friendly approach.
1,533 Reviews
  1. anita

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you fir making sure that 2 wheelchairs were safe and accessible at the table! Samantha was very helpful!

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  2. dan

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brisket Sandwich and Giddy up fries were both great. Don't forget the cornbread skillet, also an excellent item.

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  3. Helena

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really welcoming staff. Great atmosphere, even though we were there for an early dinner. Waiter was super helpful in letting me know how they could accommodate my gluten allergy and the menu was really clear too. Had the ribs and fries made gluten free and they were delicious. Variety of drinks available was great too. Even bought a souvenir T-shirt to remember the experience.

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  4. Andrea VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The night was very fun overall. There were a few mistakes with our salads. Delivered before they were finished but they quickly brought the rest of the ingredients when asked. We stayed for the music and dancing and had a blast.

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  5. Louis VIP

    Chicago40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The macaroni and cheese was done perfectly! The ribs were very good as was the fried Chicken Sandwich. The Southwest salad, however, was just okay. The lettuce could have been fresher and it would have been great to have had a few more pieces of the fried chicken since it was very good.

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  6. Yuna VIP

    Chicago23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good! I think the wings are one of the best around. And don’t skip out on the cornbread.

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  7. Mitchell VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to visit! DJ was so pleasant and it was great to see the staff. Once again, my favorite place. Thanks!

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  8. Mitchell VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team is great! Always love visiting for happy hour!

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  9. Mitchell VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team is always amazing at Bub City!! I love the atmosphere and it is our go-to happy hour spot over the whole year. Thanks as always!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We spent $500 on a Pappy Vanwinkle bourbon tasting experience and it was awful. While the Bub City food was excellent, as always, the bourbon "expert" was completely unprepared. She didn't know her products, could not be heard over the music or crowd and was completely unavailable as a bourbon expert. She didn't interact with attendees, but sat to the side drinking margaritas and eating with her boyfriend. Total waste of money. 

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FAQs

Bub City offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 610-4200.

Bub City is rated 4.6 stars by 1533 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Bub City

435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clark Street & Hubbard
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Grand (Red Line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Bub City offers event and party options from corporate dinners to bachelorette parties to private whiskey tastings, we offer a wide variety of entertainment for groups. Bub City also provides off-site catering and rents out “The Rig,” a mobile barbecue trailer that brings the barbecue experience right to guests’ doors.
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