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The Top 65 Cocktail Bars in Chicago
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#1. Kumiko 97
- Sophisticated Japanese Dining Bar
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Spirited Awards
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50 Best
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James Beard Awards
- 630 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#2. Gus' Sip & Dip 88
- Meticulous Cocktail Bar & Tavern
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VinePair
2025 · Food & Beverage Program of the Year · The Next Wave Awards
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Bon Appétit
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Spirited Awards
- 51 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#3. Best Intentions 86
- Beloved Midwestern Neo-Dive Bar
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50 Best
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James Beard Awards
2026 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service · Christopher Marty
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Spirited Awards
- 3281 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#3. Lemon 86
- Creative Cocktail Bar
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50 Best
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- 1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#5. Nine Bar 85
- Fantastic Asian-Inspired Cocktail Bar
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Bon Appétit
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50 Best
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Esquire
- 216 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#6. Cariño 82
- Intimate Latin-Inspired Tasting & Taco Omakase
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James Beard Awards
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Michelin Guide
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The New York Times
- 4662 N Broadway, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#6. Queen Mary 82
- Handsome British-Inspired Neighborhood Cocktail Tavern
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50 Best
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Esquire
- 2125 W Division St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#8. Meadowlark 81
- Vintage Speakeasy
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50 Best
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Esquire
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- 2812 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#9. Schubas Tavern 77
- Classic Chicago Tavern & Venue
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Esquire
- 3159 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#12. Three Dots and a Dash 75
- Premier Tropical Tiki Bar
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Spirited Awards
2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central
2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Bar Team – U.S. Central
- 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#12. Truce 75
- Cozy Neighborhood Coffee & Cocktail Bar
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James Beard Awards
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Spirited Awards
2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
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Eater
- 1935 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#12. Loaf Lounge 75
- Warm All Day Cafe
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The New York Times
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James Beard Awards
2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Great Lakes · Ben Lustbader and Sarah Mispagel
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The Banchets
2025 · Nominee · Pastry Chef of the Year · Sarah Mispagel-Lustbader & Ben Lustbader
- 2934 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#12. Vol. 39 75
- Sophisticated Hotel Cocktail Bar
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
- 39 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#12. Lazy Bird 75
- Cellar-Level Cocktail Lounge
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
2025 · Regional Top 10 Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
- 200 N Green St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#17. Sportsman’s Club 73
- Updated Neighborhood Tavern
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- 948 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#18. Sparrow 72
- Impressive Lobby Bar
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
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The Infatuation
- 12 W Elm St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#18. Swift & Sons 72
- Traditional Steakhouse
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World's Best Steak Restaurants
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Michelin Guide
- 1000 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#18. After 72
- Sleek Cocktail Lounge
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Esquire
- 1338 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#18. NoMI Kitchen 72
- Creative French-Influenced Hotel Restaurant
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Forbes Travel Guide
- 800 Michigan Ave 7th Floor, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#18. The Press Room Chicago 72
- Modern Wine Bar
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Wine Enthusiast
- 1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#18. Z Bar 72
- Inventive Global Rooftop Lounge
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Food & Wine
- 108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#25. Astor Club 70
- Invitation-Only Members Club
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Forbes Travel Guide
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Michelin Guide
- 24 E Goethe St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#25. Anelya 70
- Trippy Ukranian Restaurant
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Midwest Living
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Michelin Guide
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The Infatuation
- 3472 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Club Lucky 68
- Traditional Italian Supper Club
- 1824 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. MONEYGUN 68
- Classic Cocktail Bar
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- 660 W Lake St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Bordel 68
- Provocative Parisian-Inspired Cabaret & Cocktail Bar
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- 1721 W Division St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Good Night John Boy 68
- 70's Cocktail Bar
- 905 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Scofflaw 68
- Eclectic Gin-Focused Cocktail Bar
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Wildsam
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The Infatuation
- 3201 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Estereo 68
- Expressive Latin-American Agave Bar
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. Central
- 2450 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Chef's Special Cocktail Bar 68
- Nostalgic American-Chinese Cocktail Bar
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Michelin Guide
- 2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. Pleasant House Pub 68
- Fun British-Inspired Pub
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Michelin Guide
- 2119 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. The Bamboo Room @ Three Dots and a Dash 68
- Cutting Edge Tiki Bar
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Spirited Awards
- 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. The Aviary 68
- Elaborate Cocktail Bar
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Midwest Living
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The Infatuation
- 955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#27. The Bar at Hotel Zachary 68
- Stylish Mediterranean Hotel Lounge
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Spirited Awards
2024 · Regional Honoree · Best U.S. Hotel Bar – U.S. Central
- 3630 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#38. Valhalla 67
- Playful Tasting
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The Banchets
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Michelin Guide
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The Infatuation
- 2020 W Division St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#39. Bar Parisette 65
- https://www.barparisette.com Wine Bar
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Wine Enthusiast
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The Banchets
- 2829 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#40. Nettare 63
- Seasonal All-Day Cafe
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Time Out
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The Banchets
- 1953 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#40. El Che Steakhouse & Bar 63
- Fun Argentinian Steakhouse
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The Banchets
- 845 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#40. Bar Esmé 63
- Casual-Chic French-Inspired Bistro
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Wine Enthusiast
- 2200 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. The Victor Cocktail Bar 59
- Brooding Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
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The Infatuation
- 4011 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Moonflower 59
- Low-Key Cocktail Bar
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The Infatuation
- 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. The Gage 59
- Elevated Bar-Food Restaurant
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Michelin Guide
- 24 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Billy Sunday 59
- Intimate Amaro Bar
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The Infatuation
- 3143 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Acanto 59
- Polished Italian Restaurant
- 18 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Parachute HiFi 59
- Creative Korean-American Vinyl Bar
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The Infatuation
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James Beard Awards
- 3500 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Nobody's Darling 59
- Classy Cocktail Bar
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The Infatuation
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James Beard Awards
- 1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Bokeh 59
- Intimate Neighborhood Cocktail Bar
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The Infatuation
- 4716 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#44. Osito's Tap 59
- Rustic Mexican Speakeasy
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The Infatuation
- 2553 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Nightshade Bar 54
- Basement Speakeasy
- 4359 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Chicago Magic Lounge 54
- Sophisticated Speakeasy & Magic Theater
- 5050 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. The Gatsby 54
- Secret Speakeasy
- 738 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Dorian's 54
- Hidden Italian-ish Speakeasy
- 1939 W North Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Watershed 54
- Retro Speakeasy
- 601 N State St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Potter's Lounge 54
- Old Fashioned Chicago Speakeasy
- 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Booze Box 54
- Standout Japanese Speakeasy
- 823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#54. Paulie Gee's Logan Square 54
- Inventive NY-Style Pizza Shop
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Eater
- 2451 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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#65. Bar Sótano 50
- Modern Mexican Gastrobar
- 443 N Clark St, Chicago, IL | Chicago
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