Best Hotels with a Bar in North Side
Thirteen North Side hotels carry an actual bar rather than just a vending machine and a lobby fridge, a smaller list than the parking or pet-friendly filters because a real bar takes real square footage most budget motels here skip. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield leans into it hardest, an all-suite hotel where the bar sits one minute from the room block. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein pairs its bar with a pan-Asian restaurant under one roof, useful after a long day when a second trip out for dinner is the last thing anyone wants. The Glen Club goes further still, folding its bar into an eighteen-hole golf clubhouse rather than a standard hotel lobby.
Bars in North Side cluster around the corridor's business hotels rather than any single nightlife strip, since this is suburban Chicago built for meetings and airport layovers rather than an evening crawl between venues. Deerfield alone carries three of the thirteen bar-equipped hotels on this list, likely reflecting the office parks and Hyatt Regency Deerfield anchoring that town's hospitality scene. The Glen Club stands apart from the rest by attaching its bar to a golf clubhouse instead of a hotel lobby, a genuinely different kind of evening than the Marriott and Hilton lounges elsewhere on this list. None of these are destination bars worth a special trip; all of them are convenient enough to end a long day without leaving the building.
Where to stay
A Drink Without Leaving the Building
A bar on this list usually means a lobby lounge attached to a restaurant rather than a standalone cocktail destination, which fits the corridor's business-travel character more than a nightlife one. Baymont By Wyndham Schaumburg Chicago Northwest and Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) both pair their bars with full restaurants and pools, built for a guest settling in for the evening rather than heading out. Hyatt Regency Deerfield leans upscale, its bar sitting alongside a casual American bistro rather than a stripped-down hotel lounge, a small but real difference for anyone choosing between a quick drink and an actual evening out.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield rates 8.4 and folds its bar into an all-suite property with free breakfast, an indoor pool, hot tub and full restaurant, one minute's walk from Cadwell's Grille. The all-suite layout matters for anyone drinking at the bar and then wanting somewhere other than a standard hotel room to settle into afterward, since a suite gives a separate living space the standard rooms elsewhere on this corridor don't. Twenty taxi-minutes from O'Hare keeps it within reach of an airport connection without sacrificing the fuller amenity list.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein pairs its bar directly with a pan-Asian restaurant, an 8.4-rated stay with an indoor pool and a free weekday area shuttle that reaches Mundelein Park & Recreation District in ten taxi-minutes. Having the bar and restaurant under one operation rather than two separate concepts means a shorter wait between ordering a drink and actual dinner, useful after a thirty-three-minute taxi ride in from O'Hare when the last thing anyone wants is a second reservation to sort out on top of a long travel day.
The Glen Club breaks from the standard hotel-bar formula entirely: an 8.2-rated stay built around an eighteen-hole golf course, where the bar sits inside the clubhouse alongside a full restaurant rather than a conventional lobby lounge. A nine-minute walk from Kohl Children's Museum and free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking round out a property built more for a golf trip than an airport layover. Anyone booking here for the bar specifically should know it comes bundled with a golf-resort atmosphere rather than a standalone city lounge, worth weighing carefully before arrival if a nightlife scene was the actual goal.
Hyatt Regency Deerfield rounds out the top tier at an 8.2 rating, its bar attached to a casual American bistro rather than a formal restaurant, seven minutes' walk from Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot Rd. The exercise room and event space on site suggest a hotel built as much for conferences as overnight stays, which shows in the bar's function: a place to close out a meeting day rather than a nightlife destination. Nineteen taxi-minutes from O'Hare keeps it reasonably close to the airport despite the business-hotel focus that shapes most of what happens at the bar itself.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a bar without leaving the building, I would book Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield: it is an all-suite hotel with its own bar and restaurant, free breakfast and an indoor pool, and Cadwell's Grille is one minute's walk away if you want a change. My second choice would be The Glen Club, rated 9, where the bar belongs to a clubhouse on an eighteen-hole golf course, nine minutes' walk from Kohl Children's Museum.
4.5Guest scoreBarThe Glen Club
An eighteen-hole course built into the stay
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Glen Club splits a family day well: one parent can play the eighteen-hole course while the others walk nine minutes to Kohl Children's Museum. Breakfast is included, and kitchen-equipped rooms make simple meals easy for younger children. The restaurant and bar cover dinner, and parking is free. A 9 rating across 706 reviews backs it up. I would reserve it for a golf-minded family rather than a single night.
4.4Guest scoreBarResidence Inn by Marriott Chicago Deerfield
Full kitchens built for a longer family stay
View hotel →Why guests love itFull kitchens in every suite are the reason I would send families to the Residence Inn Deerfield for a longer stay: meals for children become easy to manage. Breakfast is free, the outdoor pool works in summer, and pets are welcome. Chicago Botanic Garden is nine minutes away by taxi and O'Hare about twenty-two. An 8.8 rating from 422 reviews supports it as a calm, self-sufficient base.
4.4Guest scoreBarLincolnshire Marriott Resort
Golf, spa and four dining options in one resort
View hotel →Why guests love itWith a golf course, pools, a hot tub and a spa on one site, the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort lets a family spend a full day without driving anywhere, which is why I like it for a weekend. Four dining options keep meals varied for children. Par-King Skill Golf, eight taxi-minutes away, is an easy outing for younger players. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes off, and an 8.8 rating from 2,353 reviews backs it.
4.4Guest scoreBarBaymont By Wyndham Schaumburg Chicago Northwest
An airport shuttle near LEGOLAND Discovery Center
View hotel →Why guests love itLEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago is six taxi-minutes away, and that is the reason I would point families to this Baymont in Schaumburg. The pool and hot tub give children a second activity back at the hotel, and the restaurant and bar cover dinner. An airport shuttle helps with O'Hare, seventeen minutes off, and parents have a fitness center. The rating is 8.8, though from only 49 reviews so far.
4.3Guest scoreBarCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook
An American restaurant near Chicago Botanic Garden
View hotel →Why guests love itChicago Botanic Garden, only four minutes away by taxi, is my main reason to suggest this Courtyard to families, since a half-day visit fits in easily. The indoor pool gives children an evening activity, and the restaurant and bar mean nobody has to drive out for dinner. O'Hare is about twenty-five minutes away, handy on arrival or departure days. An 8.6 rating from 504 reviews supports it as a practical base between Highland Park and Northbrook.
4.2Guest scoreBarHoliday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Deerfield/Lincolnshire by IHG
Pool and breakfast at a lower price point
View hotel →Why guests love itAn indoor pool and a hot tub are rare at this level, and they are why I like this 2-star Holiday Inn Express between Deerfield and Lincolnshire for families. Breakfast and parking are free, and an area shuttle helps on days without a car. Par-King Skill Golf is seven taxi-minutes away for younger children, and O'Hare about nineteen. An 8.4 rating from 610 reviews supports it, and parents get a fitness center.
4.2Guest scoreBarDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville - Mundelein
A pan-Asian restaurant and bar under one roof
View hotel →Why guests love itThe free weekday area shuttle is the detail I would plan a family stay around at this DoubleTree between Libertyville and Mundelein, since it saves a car on working days. The indoor pool keeps children busy in any season, and the pan-Asian restaurant and bar handle dinner on site. Pets are accepted. Mundelein Park & Recreation District is ten taxi-minutes away, O'Hare thirty-three, and the rating stands at 8.4 from 1,236 reviews.
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield
All-suite comfort with a bar one minute away
View hotel →Why guests love itEvery room at the Embassy Suites Deerfield is a suite, and with free breakfast, an indoor pool and a hot tub, I find it one of the easiest family bases in Deerfield. The restaurant and bar cover evenings, and Cadwell's Grille is a one-minute walk for a change. O'Hare is about twenty minutes away by taxi. An 8.4 rating from 1,949 reviews supports the choice for a stay of several nights.
4.1Guest scoreBarChicago Marriott Suites Deerfield
All-suite comfort with a cocktail bar downstairs
View hotel →Why guests love itEvery room at Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield is a suite, and that separate space is what I value most for a family sharing one room. Parkway Grill is two minutes away on foot, the outdoor pool works in summer and parking is free. O'Hare is about twenty minutes by taxi. With an 8.2 rating from 1,047 reviews, I see it as a reliable 4-star base for a few nights in Deerfield.
4.1Guest scoreBarHyatt Regency Deerfield
Event space and a bistro for a polished stay
View hotel →Why guests love itThe Hyatt Regency Deerfield is an upscale 4-star hotel shaped around events and business travel, and I would say so plainly to families. The listing mentions no pool, so younger children have less to do on site. What it does offer is a casual American bistro and lounge, an exercise room and a spot seven minutes' walk from Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot Rd. O'Hare is nineteen taxi-minutes away.
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Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Deerfield
A 24-hour gym for an unpredictable schedule
View hotel →Why guests love itPortillo's is three minutes away on foot, which makes this Courtyard in Deerfield easy for a family dinner without the car, and that is my first argument for it. The indoor pool works in any season, the on-site restaurant is there for other evenings, and the 24-hour gym suits parents. Chicago Botanic Garden is nine taxi-minutes away and O'Hare about twenty-one. An 8.0 rating from 527 reviews backs it.
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Motel 6 Prospect Heights, IL
A no-frills stop, seventeen taxi-minutes from O'Hare
View hotel →Why guests love itMotel 6 Prospect Heights is a budget stopover, and I would use it that way: one night before or after O'Hare, seventeen minutes away by taxi. River Trail Nature Center, four taxi-minutes away, gives children a place to stretch their legs. Parking and Wi-Fi are free, pets are accepted and the coin laundry helps on a long trip. A 7.6 rating from 1,184 reviews matches a simple, no-frills stay.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore (Skokie) by IHG
A heated pool in Skokie's walkable pocket
View hotel →Why guests love itA heated indoor pool and a hot tub are the family assets I would highlight at this Holiday Inn & Suites in Skokie, useful in any Chicago season. The restaurant and bar cover dinner on site, parking is free, and Touhy/Carpenter is four minutes away on foot. O'Hare is about twenty-two minutes by taxi. With a 7.2 rating from 2,800 reviews, I would book it for practicality rather than polish.
Local tips
- 1Book Embassy Suites Deerfield or DoubleTree Libertyville - Mundelein if you want the bar and restaurant under one roof, not a separate outing.
- 2Choose The Glen Club specifically if a golf-clubhouse bar atmosphere appeals more than a standard hotel lounge.
- 3Confirm bar hours directly. Suburban hotel bars here often close earlier than a downtown venue would.
- 4Pick Hyatt Regency Deerfield if the bar needs to double as a spot for closing out a business meeting.
- 5Check whether the bar requires a restaurant reservation on busy nights, especially at Embassy Suites and DoubleTree properties.
- 6Skip this list entirely if you are hoping for a standalone cocktail bar; every option here is attached to a hotel restaurant or clubhouse.