Benchmark

If you are looking for a place to watch a sports game , this is the place to go. TIP: sit on the upper level with the open roof for some fresh air and a great view .

One of the best bars in the whole city . I love this place. Hip modern decor with plenty of flatscreens so you never any action. Great for dates, bathrooms are always clean . Crowded during weekends

Dogs are welcome on the patio at this upscale Old Town sports bar , and once summer really gets rolling, Benchmark even offers a dog menu with snacks for your pooch. Read more

The turkey burger and sweet potato fries were delicious! Beer is a bit pricey , but nice lively atmosphere . Hard to get water though.

Korean steak tacos are a must. Washed down with any one of their delicious craft beers in a tall frosty!!! Great place to watch sports , people watch or catch some rays on the rooftop

This place is a hot spot in Old Town , the place to go if looking to flirt with the nightlife. A mod interior with solid bar service and plenty of sexy girls rocking dresses .

The booths in the back are great for multiple game watching, and they will change the station on your screens for you. The upstairs is like a completely different place. Nice place for Geminis.

I prefer the upstairs bar to grab a good seat and watch the game. Plus you can't go wrong with any of the bartenders , Gail/Andy/Miranda or WendiCakes

On a warm afternoon, you can't beat a seat on the second floor, where a retractable greenhouse ceiling opens to let in the fresh air and sunshine. Read more

With its oversized booths for groups and a TV screen so big it nearly covers an entire wall, the main floor of this Old Town sports bar has plenty to offer. Read more

Loud and happening sports-bar-looking place... I went on a saturday night and it felt more like a club/bar. The place is very well decorated and the ambiance is really cool... I'd go back

Cool outdoor deck for chilling with friends over a drink. Also noticed they have fireball on tap ...

Looking for a boozy brunch , but the day party spots aren’t your scene? Benchmark is just what the doctor ordered. Read more

Retractable roof top - one of three in the city . The place to be on a Saturday night. Visit our website http://www.benchmarkchicago.com/ for daily specials or follow us on twitter!!! @benchmarkchi

Try the Paloma, one of the best I've had in Chicago.

Great rooftop and appetizers . The people who frequent this bar are kinda douchie.... Really a turn off

The fish tacos and tots are are an enjoyable combination under the retractable roof .

Neighborhood gem for brunch , reasonably priced with generous portions ; Bloody Mary was rather generic

J the waitress is AMAZING. We have a huge party and she is sooooo on top of it. Kudos benchmark

This place is always packed. Head upstairs if you're looking for a bit more elbow room. Plus, the upstairs offers far better people watching :)

Great night out for co-eds. Like other bars under same ownership (West End, Gaslight, etc), this place is as classy meets sports bar . Box seats. Love it.

Loads of space, energetic environment, and quality bar tenders.

Nice place. Not crowded and enjoyable live music . - Penina Mezei

Nice place to hangout...love their Grey Goose mule and pizzas .

This 8,000 sqft. behemoth sports bar is rockin 46 flat screen TV 's with a side of Merkts' bacon cheeseburgers and lamb chop lollipops . Read more

Service industry discount Monday and Wednesday - 50% off entire check.

Great crowd. Huge bar space. Great menu. Retracting roof ! What's not to like? Awesome. Read more

Best bar in old town by far! Get the steak sandwich and buffalo roll appetizer .

Try the signature drink , "Cinq" - crafted by Bean & Body. Cinq up! it's a great night for friends.

Offering 1/2 off appetizer during Uber Chicago's CHILOVESuberX, 9/20-9/22.

Bottles of wine are a rip off, and the buffalo rolls will literally roll out of you if u know wat I mean-go with the Lagunitas

Party at Benchmark Wed July 20 @6:00p with the Chicago Dancing Festival 's 5th season launch. MIngle under the stars. yummy bites and signature cocktails . Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/5after5

the sangria is delicious! and I love the denim shop cityblue next door - shopping & sangria go well together!

Men's 2nd floor bathroom is absurd. Loud place, but a strangely high number of attractive people. It's basically a River North bar in Old Town .

If at the upstairs bar , ask for Lindsay. She makes a drink called the Mexican Tummy Tuck. Patrón XO and Ouzo should never taste that good.

Blackberry Mojito's and roof deck or sitting outside

Don't understand a line when there are windows and we can see its clearly not busy! Unnecessary!

Don't let the sports bar trappings fool you. This new addition is on its game with a cool vibe. Read more

Voted Most Improved Brunch by Bitches Who Brunch in 2016!

If you have friends already onside it is probably worth it...otherwise save your cash brah

Try a chilled shot of 70 Proof locally produced hum and you will never shoot Jaeger again

Check out Benchmark on a weekday! Same awesome food, much shorter wait! Read more

Beer is good! Drink it!

"Server was great. We tried to get her to join Grouper ." - Kaitlyn

Get a $1.00 drink by downloading the free app, Bartab .

Try the lamb burger ! Its amazing!

Trivia Tuesday with Geno Walker is awesome!

Really cool place

Music isn't too loud , drinks are reasonably priced.

since you're so close to Cityblue you should stop in and check out their jeans - awesome selection for men & women!