Bars in Chicago, Illinois : Which good bars or clubs can I go to but NOT drink in as I am only 20?

It would have to be a bar with a restaurant. These are the only kind that permit underage people in. But you're in luck, there are a lot of them. You could try the ESPN Zone downtown. A million TV sets tuned to every game going on, decent food. There's other chain places like Hard Rock Cafe or even Hooters (yes, kids are allowed in there. I've seen them there). There's a place called Dave and Busters on North Clark Street. If you want someplace a little out of the way and NOT a chain bar/restaurant you can try Charlie's Ale House in Andersonville (North Clark Street), or there are a few bar/restaurants in the area surrounding Wrigley Field. And if you want a really special place where your friends can drink and you can just hang out with them, try the Signature Lounge at the top of the John Hancock building.

haha! ok man, Im going to answer the REAL question you are asking but are not. follow me? We have all been there. first off, avoid Wrigleyville (Clark Street) at all costs. every where there will check your ID. except Goose Island. but that place sucks. Uptown, Andersonville, Bucktown are pretty good. Chain-Restaurants will let you in but if you attempt to drink, they will card you in a second. my advice to you is BYO restaurants. that means, you can bring whatever booze you want and just order the food there. My favorite place is Tango Sur on Southport. Remember, BYO! bring your own wine, beer, whatever and sit back and relax. some places charge you a corkage fee, but thats a small price to pay for drinking underage. haha! go to www.metromix.com they list a bunch of BYO places. hope this helps