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Drinks to Try

1. Kahala Koa

1612 E Rand Rd (Thomas), Arlington Heights, IL
Tiki Bar · No tips or reviews
Quality Time is one of Drinks to Try.

2. Quality Time

Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · No tips or reviews
Moonflower is one of Drinks to Try.

3. Moonflower

4359 N Milwaukee Ave (Montrose), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Portage Park · No tips or reviews
Nine Bar is one of Drinks to Try.

4. Nine Bar

216 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Armour Square · No tips or reviews
Meadowlark is one of Drinks to Try.

5. Meadowlark

8.2
2812 W Palmer St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 2 tips and reviews
Sunny Day Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

6. Sunny Day Tap

4953 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · North Mayfair · No tips or reviews
Double Clutch Brewing Company is one of Drinks to Try.

7. Double Clutch Brewing Company

7.5
2121 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews
Sinha is one of Drinks to Try.

8. Sinha

8.0
2018 W Adams St (btwn Damen Ave & Seeley Ave), Chicago, IL
Brazilian Restaurant · Near West Side · 12 tips and reviews
Nights & Weekends is one of Drinks to Try.

9. Nights & Weekends

1009 W Lake St (Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Fulton Market · No tips or reviews
The Question Mark is one of Drinks to Try.

10. The Question Mark

6918 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Montclare · 1 tip
Goldfinger Brewing Co. is one of Drinks to Try.

11. Goldfinger Brewing Co.

7.8
513 Rogers St, Downers Grove, IL
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews
Art History Brewing is one of Drinks to Try.

12. Art History Brewing

7.8
649 State Street, Geneva, IL
Brewery · 2 tips and reviews
Nobody's Darling is one of Drinks to Try.

13. Nobody's Darling

7.7
1744 W Balmoral Ave (N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Andersonville · 6 tips and reviews
Pilsen Yards is one of Drinks to Try.

14. Pilsen Yards

8.1
1163 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Pilsen · 2 tips and reviews
The Original Slab BBQ is one of Drinks to Try.

15. The Original Slab BBQ

1918 E 71st St, Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · South Shore · No tips or reviews

16. Nena's Cantina & Restaurant

701 Garnsey Ave, Joliet, IL 60432, Joliet, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Good Fortune is one of Drinks to Try.

17. Good Fortune

7.8
2528 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Logan Square · 1 tip
Bernice's Tavern is one of Drinks to Try.

18. Bernice's Tavern

8.7
3238 S Halsted St (btwn 32nd St & 33rd St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Bridgeport · 6 tips and reviews
Osito's Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

19. Osito's Tap

2553 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Little Village · 1 tip
Lazy Bird is one of Drinks to Try.

20. Lazy Bird

8.7
200 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 5 tips and reviews
Boqueria is one of Drinks to Try.

21. Boqueria

8.3
807 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Fulton Market · 6 tips and reviews
Porto is one of Drinks to Try.

22. Porto

6.2
1600 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL
Portuguese Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 12 tips and reviews
Little Victories is one of Drinks to Try.

23. Little Victories

7.9
1725 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 1 tip
Outside Voices is one of Drinks to Try.

24. Outside Voices

7.9
3204 W Armitage Ave (Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Logan Square · No tips or reviews
Love Street is one of Drinks to Try.

25. Love Street

8.3
1325 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · North Side · 1 tip
Moody Tongue is one of Drinks to Try.

26. Moody Tongue

9.1
2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Bronzeville · 2 tips and reviews
The Swill Inn is one of Drinks to Try.

27. The Swill Inn

415 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Pub · Fulton River District · 3 tips and reviews
The Ladies' Room is one of Drinks to Try.

28. The Ladies' Room

2957 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 3 tips and reviews
Bokeh is one of Drinks to Try.

29. Bokeh

4716 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Albany Park · 4 tips and reviews
The Bamboo Room is one of Drinks to Try.

30. The Bamboo Room

435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Near North Side · No tips or reviews
Uvae is one of Drinks to Try.

31. Uvae

7.5
5553 N Clark St (Bryn Mawr Ave), Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Andersonville · 3 tips and reviews
Tortello is one of Drinks to Try.

32. Tortello

8.1
1746 W Division St (Wood), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
Flora Fauna is one of Drinks to Try.

33. Flora Fauna

8.2
11 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 8 tips and reviews
Scratch Brewing Company is one of Drinks to Try.

34. Scratch Brewing Company

8.7
264 Thompson Rd, Ava, IL
Brewery · 10 tips and reviews
CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar is one of Drinks to Try.

35. CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar

8.1
564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · West Loop · 37 tips and reviews
Pollyanna Brewing Company is one of Drinks to Try.

36. Pollyanna Brewing Company

8.4
431 Talcott Ave, Lemont, IL
Brewery · 12 tips and reviews
Ravinia Brewing Company is one of Drinks to Try.

37. Ravinia Brewing Company

8.6
582 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park, IL
Brewery · Ravinia · 4 tips and reviews
New Oberpfalz Brewing is one of Drinks to Try.

38. New Oberpfalz Brewing

7.8
121 E Main St, Griffith, IN
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews
Crystal Lake Brewing is one of Drinks to Try.

39. Crystal Lake Brewing

8.7
150 N Main St, Crystal Lake, IL
Brewery · 12 tips and reviews
Penrose Brewing Company is one of Drinks to Try.

40. Penrose Brewing Company

8.9
509 Stevens St (btwn 2nd St & Edison St), Geneva, IL
Brewery · 23 tips and reviews
Hailstorm Brewing Co. is one of Drinks to Try.

41. Hailstorm Brewing Co.

9.0
8060 186th St (80th Ave), Tinley Park, IL
Brewery · 15 tips and reviews
Janitor’s Closet is one of Drinks to Try.

42. Janitor’s Closet

7.8
312 W Chestnut St (Franklin), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Near North Side · 2 tips and reviews
Lake Bluff Brewing Company is one of Drinks to Try.

43. Lake Bluff Brewing Company

8.5
16 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff, IL
Brewery · Village of Lake Bluff · 19 tips and reviews
Eris Brewery and Cider House is one of Drinks to Try.

44. Eris Brewery and Cider House

8.9
4240 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Brewery · Old Irving Park · 15 tips and reviews
The Pink Squirrel is one of Drinks to Try.

45. The Pink Squirrel

7.5
2414 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Sacramento Ave & Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 4 tips and reviews
Monnie Burke’s is one of Drinks to Try.

46. Monnie Burke’s

8.0
1163 W 18th St (Racine), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Pilsen · 4 tips and reviews
Buba is one of Drinks to Try.

47. Buba

5100 N Western Ave (Carmen), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Ravenswood · 1 tip

48. j and r cocktail Lounge

Chicago, IL
Bar · Grand Crossing · No tips or reviews
Up & Up is one of Drinks to Try.

49. Up & Up

8.2
2018 W North Ave (North & Milwaukee), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Bucktown · 4 tips and reviews
Larry's is one of Drinks to Try.

50. Larry's

8.3
1020 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Uptown · 1 tip
DMen Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

51. DMen Tap

8.4
2849A W Belmont Ave (Francisco), Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · Northwest Side · 6 tips and reviews
The Heavy Feather is one of Drinks to Try.

52. The Heavy Feather

8.4
2357 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 12 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: This new-school fern bar has a more self-conscious style and the cocktails, while influenced by the '70s and '80s, are less cloying and made with higher-quality ingredients. Read more.

Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago is one of Drinks to Try.

53. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

8.3
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews

Monti B.Monti Bray: Such a cozy spot for winter warming. Try any of their swanky cocktails... Bitch don't kill my vibe is the real deal.

The Drifter is one of Drinks to Try.

54. The Drifter

8.0
678 N Orleans St (Huron), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · River North · 23 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Helmed by Drawing Room alumna Liz Pearce, this spot has an esoteric and vintage interior, and there are tarot-inspired cocktails and eclectic performances. Read more.

The Commons Club is one of Drinks to Try.

55. The Commons Club

203 N Wabash Ave (Haddock Pl.), Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · The Loop · 6 tips and reviews
DryHop Brewers is one of Drinks to Try.

56. DryHop Brewers

8.8
3155 N Broadway St (btwn W Briar Pl & W Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Lake View East · 104 tips and reviews
Celeste is one of Drinks to Try.

57. Celeste

8.3
111 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & La Salle), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 39 tips and reviews
Tac's Lounge is one of Drinks to Try.

58. Tac's Lounge

5114 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Washington Park · 1 tip
Reese's Lounge is one of Drinks to Try.

59. Reese's Lounge

7.1
1827 W 87th St, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Gresham · 10 tips and reviews

Chasity B.Chasity Beasley: I love the Supreme Mixologist Tess!!@

Mr. C's Midway Bar is one of Drinks to Try.

60. Mr. C's Midway Bar

7.4
4654 W 63rd St (at Kilpatrick Ave.), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · West Lawn · 9 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Incoming planes pass startlingly close to Mr. C’s, a welcoming dive close to Midway Airport. By day, the bar draws carpenters and tradesmen; at night, crew members and flight attendants show up. Read more.

Bordel is one of Drinks to Try.

61. Bordel

8.5
1721 W Division St (at N Paulina St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · East Ukrainian Village · 13 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Bordel's Boston Club punch is unique in its presentation, available by the cup or teapot, and comprises cognac, Jamaican rum, Grand Marnier, raspberry, orange oleo, lemon and sparkling wine. Read more.

Joie de Vine is one of Drinks to Try.

62. Joie de Vine

7.2
1744 W Balmoral Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Andersonville · 9 tips and reviews
DiSotto Enoteca is one of Drinks to Try.

63. DiSotto Enoteca

8.2
200 E Chesnut St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews
Marty's Martini Bar is one of Drinks to Try.

64. Marty's Martini Bar

8.1
1511 W Balmoral Ave (at Clark St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · Andersonville · 48 tips and reviews
Floyd's Pub is one of Drinks to Try.

65. Floyd's Pub

7.8
1944 N Oakley Ave (at Armitage Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Bucktown · 25 tips and reviews
The Gingerman Tavern is one of Drinks to Try.

66. The Gingerman Tavern

8.0
3740 N Clark St (at N Racine St), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Wrigleyville · 44 tips and reviews
Pl-zeň is one of Drinks to Try.

67. Pl-zeň

7.4
1519 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Pilsen · 34 tips and reviews
Temperance Beer Company is one of Drinks to Try.

68. Temperance Beer Company

2000 Dempster St, Evanston, IL
Brewery · 19 tips and reviews
Leadway Bar and Grill is one of Drinks to Try.

69. Leadway Bar and Grill

5.5
5233 N Damen Ave (Foster and Damen), Chicago, IL
Bar · Bowmanville · 4 tips and reviews
Bialystok's is one of Drinks to Try.

70. Bialystok's

7.9
3653 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Logan Square · 2 tips and reviews
J&M Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

71. J&M Tap

7.6
957 N Leavitt St (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ukrainian Village · 15 tips and reviews
Murasaki Lounge is one of Drinks to Try.

72. Murasaki Lounge

7.9
211 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL
Sake Bar · Streeterville · 17 tips and reviews
Wang's is one of Drinks to Try.

73. Wang's

7.9
3317 N Broadway St (at Aldine), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lake View East · 26 tips and reviews
Gallery Cabaret is one of Drinks to Try.

74. Gallery Cabaret

7.8
2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · Bucktown · 22 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

75. Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap

6.5
1172 E 55th St, Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Hyde Park · 33 tips and reviews
Nik & Dino's Tripoli Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

76. Nik & Dino's Tripoli Tap

6.7
1147 W Armitage Ave (at N Racine Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · North Side · 17 tips and reviews
Happy Village is one of Drinks to Try.

77. Happy Village

1059 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 50 tips and reviews
Old Munich Inn is one of Drinks to Try.

78. Old Munich Inn

528 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL
Bar · 1 tip
Yeowoosai is one of Drinks to Try.

79. Yeowoosai

7.1
6248 N California Ave (btwn W Devon Ave & W Granville Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · West Ridge · 11 tips and reviews
Little Bad Wolf is one of Drinks to Try.

80. Little Bad Wolf

9.2
1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · Edgewater · 59 tips and reviews
The Sixth is one of Drinks to Try.

81. The Sixth

8.0
2200 W Lawrence Ave (Leavitt), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Ravenswood · 25 tips and reviews
Sparrow is one of Drinks to Try.

82. Sparrow

9.2
12 W Elm St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews
Booze Box is one of Drinks to Try.

83. Booze Box

8.0
823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · West Town · 7 tips and reviews
Ten Ninety is one of Drinks to Try.

84. Ten Ninety

7.8
1025 N Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL
Brewery · 3 tips and reviews
Penumbra Wine Bar is one of Drinks to Try.

85. Penumbra Wine Bar

7.4
3309 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Bistro · Logan Square · 4 tips and reviews
Arbella is one of Drinks to Try.

86. Arbella

8.9
112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 23 tips and reviews
Caminos de Michoacan is one of Drinks to Try.

87. Caminos de Michoacan

6.9
1659 W Cullerton St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Heart of Chicago · 5 tips and reviews
Lucky Dorr Patio & Tap is one of Drinks to Try.

88. Lucky Dorr Patio & Tap

8.7
1101 West Waveland Avenue (Suite 100), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Wrigleyville · 2 tips and reviews