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Best Chicago Bars

Best Chicago Bars

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Created by Elly Moody • Updated On: January 7, 2014

My favorite cocktail joints in Chicago. Add yours, or better yet - let's go out and grab a drink!

Simone's Bar is one of Best Chicago Bars.

1. Simone's Bar

8.2
960 W 18th St (at Morgan), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Pilsen · 135 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Best Chicago Bars.

2. Longman & Eagle

9.3
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 351 tips and reviews
The Whistler is one of Best Chicago Bars.

3. The Whistler

9.0
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Best Chicago Bars.

4. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of Best Chicago Bars.

5. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews
Three Dots and a Dash is one of Best Chicago Bars.

6. Three Dots and a Dash

8.6
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near North Side · 223 tips and reviews
The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Best Chicago Bars.

7. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews
Racine Plumbing is one of Best Chicago Bars.

8. Racine Plumbing

7.5
2642 N Lincoln Ave (at N Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · North Side · 31 tips and reviews
Rebar is one of Best Chicago Bars.

9. Rebar

6.6
401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Hotel Bar · Near North Side · 30 tips and reviews
Owen & Engine is one of Best Chicago Bars.

10. Owen & Engine

2700 N Western Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Northwest Side · 147 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: Victorian Pimm's Cup. The best of three Pimm’s Cup variations at this bar, with pink peppercorn tincture and rose water.

Maude's Liquor Bar is one of Best Chicago Bars.

11. Maude's Liquor Bar

840 W Randolph St (btwn Green St & Peoria St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Fulton Market · 104 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: St.-Germaine Fizz. Death’s Door vodka, Aperol, and everyone’s favorite elderflower liqueur combine for a divine blend of bittersweet.

The Violet Hour is one of Best Chicago Bars.

12. The Violet Hour

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

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: Hush & Wonder. The classic daiquiri, all dressed up and perfumed with violet liqueur.

HUB 51 is one of Best Chicago Bars.

13. HUB 51

8.2
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 249 tips and reviews
Studio Paris Nightclub is one of Best Chicago Bars.

14. Studio Paris Nightclub

59 W Hubbard Street (btwn. Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Best Chicago Bars.

15. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews