Chicago's Best Bars
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

1. The Violet Hour

8.9
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · Wicker Park · 255 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: If there’s a single place in the city that signifies “cocktail bar,” it’s this Victorian-esque Wicker Park lounge. Order the First Snow cocktail: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr

The Drawing Room is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

2. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Streeterville · 78 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The O’Leary’s Cow, a bitter mix of Old Weller 107 bourbon, Campari, Fernet and coffee liqueur with a rinse of peaty Laphroaig, is—like most drinks here—perfectly complex. http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Sepia is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

3. Sepia

8.3
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Nuovo ristorante americano · West Loop · 63 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The winner: the Sepia Mule, the bar’s take on the Moscow Mule, made with ginger-infused vodka for a spicy-yet-refreshing sip: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Pump Room is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

4. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Ristorante americano · Gold Coast · 94 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Cocktails at this revived classic nightspot are competently executed versions of the classics. Order the ginger margarita made with Olmeca Altos tequila: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

5. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Lincoln Park · 90 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Make a meal out of small plates like the wings, slicked in a gingery soy-caramel glaze and tossed with cucumber kimchi and sip on the perfect stirred Sazerac: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr

Nacional 27 is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

6. Nacional 27

325 W Huron St (at N. Orleans St.), Chicago, IL
Ristorante latino americano · River North · 62 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Clubgoers will appreciate the better-than-average drinks at this salsa hot-spot. Order the Chadwick mojito: sweet and gingery with a subtle after bite of habañero pepper: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

The Matchbox is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

7. The Matchbox

8.7
770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 73 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Every drink tastes like a classic cocktail should, replete with a healthy dose of booze. The margaritas and gimlets are still the draw: smooth, delicious and sweet: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Weegee's Lounge is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

8. Weegee's Lounge

8.6
3659 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Monticello Ave & N Lawndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Logan Square · 24 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Drinks are stiff and true to tradition, order a classic sidecar or sloe gin fizz: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Coq D'Or is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

9. Coq D'Or

8.0
140 E Walton Pl (at E Delaware Place), Chicago, IL
Bar dell'hotel · Gold Coast · 41 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The best part about the Coq d’Or is the live music on weekends. Leggi tutto.

La Mez Agave Lounge is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

10. La Mez Agave Lounge

8.3
108 W Kinzie St (at Clark), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · River North · 14 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The best drink here is closest to a classic margarita: the Double DAAisy, well-balanced with Espolón tequila reposado, Cointreau, lime juice, orange and agave: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

The Bar at The Peninsula is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

11. The Bar at The Peninsula

108 E Superior St (5th Floor Lobby Level), Chicago, IL
Bar dell'hotel · Streeterville · 31 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Warm lighting and Art Deco decor give the place its timelessness. Order a martini, and you’ll be asked, “With what kind of olives?” Get the ones stuffed with blue cheese: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

12. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Nuovo ristorante americano · Near North Side · 198 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Order the Fools in Paradise, which makes whiskey go down smoothly by mixing it with cinnamon-infused pear brandy and citrus: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

NoMI is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

13. NoMI

8.8
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
Nuovo ristorante americano · Streeterville · 107 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Drinks boast intriguing ingredients such as Corsair red absinthe and cinnamon bitters and the view is nothing to complain about: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

The Aviary is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

14. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Fulton Market · 174 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This bar is built on theatrics: including a Rob Roy served in a vacuum-sealed bag of lavender air, an ice slingshot for the In the Rocks and more: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Bernard's is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

15. Bernard's

8.4
11 E Walton St (Rush), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Near North Side · 18 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The bartenders have a way with whiskey—the green Chartreuse and sherry in the Witch & the Warlock balances the bite of rye: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

The Whistler is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

16. The Whistler

9.0
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Logan Square · 110 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Order the Rosemary Collins, essentially a Tom Collins with a sprig of rosemary, which provides a refreshing burst of flavor on the tongue and in the nose: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Bar Deville is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

17. Bar Deville

701 N Damen Ave (at W Huron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · West Town · 67 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Order the Bar DeVille cocktail, a potent elixir of rye, Campari, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, bitters, simple syrup and egg white, it's a frothy delight: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Scofflaw is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

18. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Logan Square · 148 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The Sutter’s Mill cocktail is a standout, with Four Roses bourbon, honey ginger syrup, lime, Averna and cubes of vanilla ice: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

19. Tiny Lounge

4352 N Leavitt St (btwn N Lincoln Ave. & W Montrose Ave.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · North Center · 75 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Bartenders don’t stop at the classics, creating original drinks like the Subourbon: bourbon, amaro, blood orange liqueur, ginger beer and lemon juice: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Leggi tutto.

Simone's Bar is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

20. Simone's Bar

8.1
960 W 18th St (at Morgan), Chicago, IL
Cocktail bar · Pilsen · 135 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: If you’re lucky, you can snag a couch in the back by the fireplace where you can take in the cool vintage bar, sip some seasonal glogg and check out the friendly neighborhood crowd.

Palm Court at The Drake Hotel is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

21. Palm Court at The Drake Hotel

8.9
140 E Walton Pl (at Michigan Ave.), Chicago, IL
Sala da tè · Gold Coast · 33 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: You can’t sit among the sparkling fountain and oversized flower arrangements, slowly sipping your perfectly shaken martini, without thinking that your mom was right all along: You are special.

Naha is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

22. Naha

500 N Clark St (at W. Illinois St.), Chicago, IL
Nuovo ristorante americano · River North · 65 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the pear brandy, made by infusing Seedling Farms pears with brandy in a dark space for three-and-a-half months. Leggi tutto.

The Publican is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

23. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Nuovo ristorante americano · Fulton Market · 358 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The Publican’s winey boudin blanc; garlicky kielbasa; apple-studded, fennel-kissed pork breakfast sausage; and chunky, sweet spiced headcheese will fulfill your wildest dry-&-wet-cured porcine dreams. Leggi tutto.

iNG Restaurant is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

24. iNG Restaurant

951 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL
Ristorante con cucina molecolare · Fulton Market · 24 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The nanobrewer leads collaborative beer-making experiments that results ina beer made with espresso and doughnuts, an IPA with curry spices and a brown ale made to resemble an Old Fashioned. Leggi tutto.

Hamburger Mary's / Andersonville Brewing is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

25. Hamburger Mary's / Andersonville Brewing

5402 N Clark St (btwn Balmoral & Rascher Ave.), Chicago, IL
Locale per hamburger · Andersonville · 42 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: In addition to three mainstays (including the Mary Hoppins pale ale), brewer Brandon fills a fourth tap with rotating seasonal beer and has limited-edition bottles like the gluten-free Goldilocks. Leggi tutto.

Paris Club Bistro & Bar is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

26. Paris Club Bistro & Bar

59 West Hubbard Street (btwn N Clark & N Dearborn St.), Chicago, IL
Ristorante francese · Near North Side · 114 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Stone Wolf Vineyards in McMinnville, Oregon, designated a pinot gris and pinot noir for Paris Club, which began going through a recyclable keg of tap wine a night. Leggi tutto.

ENO is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

27. ENO

7.2
505 N Michigan Ave (InterContinental Hotel), Chicago, IL
Wine bar · Streeterville · 21 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: California's Silvertap Wines created two custom blends for the bar: a white blend of sauvignon blanc and chardonnay, and a multivintage red blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and a little zinfandel. Leggi tutto.

Harvest is one of Chicago's Best Bars.

28. Harvest

7.8
540 N Michigan Ave (Marriott Chicago Magnificent Mile), Chicago, IL
Ristorante americano · Streeterville · 6 consigli e recensioni

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Mag Mile restaurant turned its rooftop into a garden, which grows hops and houses beehives. Chef Myk Banas plans to create house wines each year, including a viognier, a zinfandel and a cabernet. Leggi tutto.