How many bars and pubs are there within 1 km of River North?
63 bars and pubs within 1 km of River North, 20.1 per km². 48 already have 100 or more reviews. A new bar needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it.
River North, Chicago · scanned 13 October 2026 · the most crowded of 10 areas mapped in Chicago
Within 1 km
63
bars and pubs
Per km²
20.1
high competition
With 10+ reviews
55
enough to judge a rating
Established
48
100 or more reviews
Average rating
4.3★
places with 10+ reviews
Median reviews
548
per bar
Every bar in the circle
Measured within 1 km of the centre: LOW under 5, MODERATE 5–15, HIGH 15–40, INTENSE over 40 places per km².
Rating spread
How the 63 bars and pubs here are rated. Places with fewer than 10 reviews are counted apart.
- 4.5 and up24 (38%)
- 4.0 to 4.421 (33%)
- 3.5 to 3.97 (11%)
- Below 3.53 (5%)
- Under 10 reviews8 (13%)
Top rated
Highest rating among places with at least 50 reviews.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Chicago | 4.7★ | 1,836 | 220 m |
| Dearly Beloved | 4.7★ | 944 | 780 m |
| Stardust | 4.7★ | 144 | 380 m |
| Three Dots and a Dash | 4.6★ | 9,272 | 360 m |
| Flight Club Chicago | 4.6★ | 2,035 | 680 m |
| Theory | 4.6★ | 1,887 | 530 m |
| Rossi's | 4.6★ | 1,323 | 570 m |
| Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery | 4.6★ | 778 | 410 m |
| Crushed By Giants Brewing Company | 4.6★ | 762 | 730 m |
| Ghost Donkey | 4.6★ | 557 | 480 m |
Most reviewed
The places customers here write about most.
| Name | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Dots and a Dash | 4.6★ | 9,272 | 360 m |
| Headquarters Beercade | 4.5★ | 4,100 | 560 m |
| Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant | 4.5★ | 4,080 | 620 m |
| Howl at the Moon Chicago | 4.4★ | 3,878 | 470 m |
| Monk's Pub | 4.5★ | 2,700 | 750 m |
Chains
No brand has two or more outlets within 1 km of River North.
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Questions
How many bars and pubs are there in River North?
63 within 1 km of the centre of River North, Chicago, counted on 13 October 2026. That is 20.1 per km², which we rate high competition. It is the most crowded of the 10 Chicago areas we mapped.
Is River North a good place to open a bar?
HIGH competition: 63 bars and pubs within 1 km of River North, 20.1 per km². 48 already have 100 or more reviews. A new bar needs better than the 4.3★ average and a clear reason to choose it. The numbers here are for the area centre; a free scan shows every competitor on a map around your exact address.
What is the average rating of bars and pubs in River North?
4.3 out of 5, across the 55 with at least 10 reviews. 24 are rated 4.5 or higher. The typical bar here has 548 reviews.
Which bars and pubs in River North are rated highest?
Among places with at least 50 reviews: Blue Chicago (4.7, 1,836 reviews), Dearly Beloved (4.7, 944 reviews), Stardust (4.7, 144 reviews).
How was this counted?
We scanned a 1 km circle around the centre of River North on 13 October 2026 and counted every bar on the map inside it. Places missing from the map or opened since are not counted, so treat the numbers as a floor. Average rating only counts places with 10 or more reviews.