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Restaurant
Bub City
Barbecue•Chicago•$$
Bub City is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Bub City is the kind of barbecue room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
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Rating (Google) 9.0
4,296 reviews
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9.0
Rating
Based on 4296 reviews
Best used for
date night and cocktail
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Chicago · 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 4,296 reviews
Address
Chicago | 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
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What makes Bub City worth the move
Bub City is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,296 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.0 from 4,296 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and cocktail
Style
Barbecue in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend
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Google rating: 9.0 from 4,296 reviews
Price point: $$
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9.0 from 4,296 reviews
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For now, Bub City holds a 9.0 rating across 4,296 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.0 (4,296 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Barbecue
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Bub City serve?
Bub City is a Barbecue restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Bub City is the kind of barbecue room you reach for when the evening is meant to matter a little more.
What is Bub City best for?
Bub City is best for cocktail, date night. Bub City is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,296 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Bub City?
Bub City is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 4,296 reviews
Is Bub City worth visiting?
Bub City holds a 9.0 Google rating from 4,296 reviews. Bub City is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,296 Google reviews.
Where is Bub City located?
Bub City is located at 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is Bub City good for a date night?
Yes — Bub City is tagged for date night dining. Bub City is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 4,296 Google reviews.
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