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Pump Room is one of Bars.

1. Pump Room

1301 N State Pkwy (at E Goethe St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Gold Coast · 94 tips and reviews

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 Read more.

The Violet Hour is one of Bars.

2. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

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

Tiny Lounge is one of Bars.

3. Tiny Lounge

4352 N Leavitt St (btwn N Lincoln Ave. & W Montrose Ave.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · North Center · 75 tips and reviews

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 Read more.

The Drawing Room is one of Bars.

4. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 78 tips and reviews

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 Read more.

The Matchbox is one of Bars.

5. The Matchbox

8.7
770 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · River West · 73 tips and reviews

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 Read more.

The Aviary is one of Bars.

6. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

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 Read more.

La Mez Agave Lounge is one of Bars.

7. La Mez Agave Lounge

8.2
108 W Kinzie St (at Clark), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 14 tips and reviews

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 Read more.

State is one of Bars.

8. State

935 W Webster Ave (at N Bissell St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · North Side · 82 tips and reviews
Derby is one of Bars.

9. Derby

1224 W Webster Ave (at N Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 32 tips and reviews
Public House is one of Bars.

10. Public House

400 North State Street (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 167 tips and reviews
Benchmark is one of Bars.

11. Benchmark

6.9
1510 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Old Town · 84 tips and reviews
25 Degrees is one of Bars.

12. 25 Degrees

736 N Clark St (at W Superior St), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · River North · 113 tips and reviews
Vertigo Sky Lounge is one of Bars.

13. Vertigo Sky Lounge

2 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Bars.

14. Hopleaf Bar

9.0
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 335 tips and reviews
Toons Bar & Grill is one of Bars.

15. Toons Bar & Grill

8.2
3857 N Southport Ave (at W Byron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 56 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Bars.

16. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Try the blue-cheese-and-mushroom beignets from our 100 Best list:We went for the cocktails. We came back for these meltingly rich puffs.

Durkin's Tavern is one of Bars.

17. Durkin's Tavern

810 W Diversey Pkwy (Diversey & Halsted), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews

Jason N.Jason Nicks: Go there on Thursdays for $1 wells and post office.

Kingston Mines is one of Bars.

18. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Its late hours, regular acoustic blues sets, all-night kitchen, and vibrant neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment recommend this club as a top blues destination. Read more.

Bub City is one of Bars.

19. Bub City

7.5
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 134 tips and reviews
Highball Lounge is one of Bars.

20. Highball Lounge

738 N Clark St Fl 2 (Chicago/Superior), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 12 tips and reviews
The Anthem is one of Bars.

21. The Anthem

1725 W Division St (at N Hermitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · East Ukrainian Village · 51 tips and reviews
The Fifty/50 is one of Bars.

22. The Fifty/50

2047 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Ukrainian Village · 96 tips and reviews
The Boundary is one of Bars.

23. The Boundary

1932 W Division St (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Wicker Park · 54 tips and reviews
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is one of Bars.

24. Haymarket Pub & Brewery

8.2
737 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
Kirkwood Bar & Grill is one of Bars.

25. Kirkwood Bar & Grill

8.0
2934 N Sheffield Ave (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 59 tips and reviews
Schoolyard Tavern & Grill is one of Bars.

26. Schoolyard Tavern & Grill

7.1
3258 N Southport Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 58 tips and reviews
Burnt City Brewing Company is one of Bars.

27. Burnt City Brewing Company

2747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 35 tips and reviews
Untitled Supper Club is one of Bars.

28. Untitled Supper Club

8.5
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews
LP Stadium is one of Bars.

29. LP Stadium

2423 N Clark St (at Fullerton Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Park West · 27 tips and reviews
Barn & Company is one of Bars.

30. Barn & Company

950 W Wrightwood Ave (btwn Wilton Ave & Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · North Side · 63 tips and reviews
The Arrogant Frog Bar is one of Bars.

31. The Arrogant Frog Bar

6.8
1365 W Fullerton Ave (Southport Ave.), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 1 tip
Guthrie's Tavern is one of Bars.

32. Guthrie's Tavern

8.9
1300 W Addison St (at Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lakeview · 63 tips and reviews
DryHop Brewers is one of Bars.

33. 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
Old Crow Smokehouse is one of Bars.

34. Old Crow Smokehouse

7.5
3506 N Clark St (btwn Eddy St & Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Wrigleyville · 44 tips and reviews