The Layman's Guide to Hooking Doctors, Lawyers and Traders

345 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

As far as polished pubs go, this Streeterville bar and restaurant is about as urbane as it gets. You won't actually see any scrubs here, but you will find doctors in need of decompression.

3524 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 (map)

Prime-doctor-time comes during the warmer months when the allure of unwinding in the stellar beer garden is far greater than the somewhat disconcerting sight of your surgeon drinking beer.

2274 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 (map)

This cozy corner bar is steps from Children's Memorial Hospital, so weary end-of-shift staff can wander over without much thought...which probably accounts for the scrubs sightings.

622 N Fairbanks Ct, Chicago, IL 60611 (map)

An early open and a lively crowd attracts doctors and nurses--post shift, of course. But be careful; dozens of flatscreens and a hearty bar menu means your mark's attention will be somewhat diverted.

203 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

This place is swank, so look for those ties to remain knotted to the throat, although things do loosen up a bit as the week wears on. This one is a favorite for the client meet 'n' greet.

205 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606 (map)

Peanuts crunch underfoot, the bar never stops and the light quality is downright medieval. If you prefer your lawyers just-this-side-of-the-law, we're guessing they hang here, possibly in rabid packs.

216 N Wabash St, Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

This sprawling bar and restaurant has all the energy of a courtroom on verdict day come 7pm. Just make sure you either book a table or don't mind jockeying for position at a four-deep bar.

404 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60607 (map)

This bawdy hang fires up each day around 3pm when the first traders knock off. Shortly thereafter, particularly on Fridays, it becomes a madhouse and anyone looking to tussle better have the chops.