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District Bar       Near North :: River North  
District Bar

170 West Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60654

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District stands alone as a contemporary tavern that delivers the ultimate entertainment experience to Chicago residents. The timeless interior of rich brown leather and dark wood is complemented by dozens of flatscreen TVs, allowing guests to watch any game from every angle. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting and open onto the street for alfresco summertime dining. The executive chef makes an inspired mark on the menu with fresh interpretations of old favorites like Chips and Dip Crab Rangoon, Deconstructed Gyro highlighting Seared Lamb Carpaccio, and Bacon and Pancakes with Pulled Pork Shoulder, Grilled Scallions, and Spicy Cabbage. District proudly boasts four distinct private areas, including a secret “speakeasy”-style room where party guests can revel in perfect seclusion. With a full bar and 10 draft lines in a hi-tech, sleek, and comfortable environment, District has successfully bridged the gap between traditional sports bar and upscale lounge.

small plates::
Lollipop Wings  9
Eight jumbo chicken wings with a clean, trimmed bone tossed in our house buffalo sauce; served with homemade ranch, carrot, and celeriac batons
District Signature Pork Wings  12
Three 2oz fall-off-the-bone tender fried pieces of pork; tossed with our special sweet and spicy roasted orange buffalo sauce and served with homemade ranch, carrot, and celeriac batons
Mozzarella Logs  9
Three extra large handmade crispy mozzarella sticks topped with a fresh salad of baby arugula, shaved fennel, and sweet pickled red onions; served with smoked tomato fondue
District Sliders  3/slider
Choose from our scaled-down version of the district burger, a more traditional bacon and American cheese slider, or a meatball and marinara with provolone cheese

soups and salads::
Forest Mushroom Bisque  7
A blend of wild mushrooms roasted with onions, garlic, and herbs pureéd smooth and velvety with Madeira wine and a touch of cream; garnished with roasted mushrooms and Swiss cheese croutons
The D.K.  12
Baby spinach and crisp chopped romaine lettuce tossed in balsamic vinaigrette with shaved red onion, grape tomatoes, and marinated artichokes; topped with a grilled garlic- and herb-marinated chicken breast
Baby Wedge  8
Whole head of baby iceberg lettuce cut in quarters and topped with tangy homemade 1000 Island dressing, Cheddar cheese, Smokehouse bacon bits, and shaved red onion

sandwiches::
Pork Burger  12
8oz grilled ground pork and bacon patty seasoned with caraway and juniper; topped with melted smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded cabbage, fried apples, and onions on a toasted pretzel bun spread with whole grain mustard
Chicago Cheesesteak  12
Philly Cheesesteak, Chicago-style with roasted wild mushrooms, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, provolone cheese sauce, and piquant homemade giardinera on a soft hoagie roll
Southwestern Turkey burger  12
8oz grilled ground turkey seasoned with southwest spices and topped with blistered corn relish, melted Chihuahua cheese, and alfalfa sprouts; served with romaine lettuce and Roma tomato on a toasted brioche bun spread with roasted red pepper aïoli

large plates::
Chicken and Chorizo Quesadilla  11
Large crispy flour tortilla filled with roasted chicken, Mexican chorizo, blistered corn, and Chihuahua cheese; topped with a fresh slaw of cilantro, shaved red onion, and red cabbage dressed in a spicy jalapeño vinaigrette and served with avocado purée
Lobster Flatbread  16
Grilled flatbread spread with lobster cream sauce and topped with lobster tail medallions, roasted wild mushrooms, and grilled onions; garnished with shaved fennel and baby arugula in lemon vinaigrette
Duck Confit Carbonara  16
Bow-tie pasta with duck confit, caramelized pearl onions, roasted butternut squash, and roasted mushrooms in a creamy Parmesan sauce; topped with an egg, sunny-side up
Prosciutto Flatbread  13
Grilled flatbread with melted fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced prosciutto, and tomato; topped with baby arugula, shaved Parmesan, and shaved red onion