Suggestions for Cocktail Bar near Chicago

Abby B. • October 19, 2013Super fun spot and the price is right on cocktails and food. Very friendly bartenders! Open seating- got there around 7:30 took about ten minutes to grab some seats at the bar.

Ben K. • September 6, 2016Grant Achatz's incentive cocktail bar. Try the Loaded to the Gunwalls, New Melonnium, In the Rocks, 3 in 441. Worth it to spring for the 3 course cocktail tasting menu.

Emily P. • January 27, 2012Paul McGee's Cocktail 101 class is well worth the time and extremely affordable. My boyfriend and I loved it and both learned a ton.

Emily B. • August 25, 2017I love this place. The cocktails are top notch, the bar is absolutely beautiful and they play good jams. Good service and knowledgeable bartenders.

L K. • August 28, 2019Great cocktail lounge. 40 classics + a few specials. Quiet and dim, but active.

Jenny D. • May 14, 2019Simple but spectacular wine list, excellent cocktails, and a PERFECT vibe. Stop in for a moody vibe and a perfectly curated jazz playlist.

David C. • November 27, 2016The cocktails are tasty and dangerously sweet, with some clean and crisp options as well. The cold brew with horchata is a lifesaver if you're the designated driver.

Autumn C. • September 30, 2019Beautiful space. Amazing hand-crafted cocktails and service. Small bites - oysters, nigiri, katsu, baos were all delicious

Nate R. • September 10, 2013The Raincoat is one of the best whiskey cocktails in the WORLD.

Autumn C. • January 22, 2020Great intimate space for live jazz, and amazing cocktails menu arranged by base spirit. Downside: a SINGLE STALL for women. Very crowded & hard to get seats

Caroline M. • October 9, 2022Hard to go wrong. Fun cocktail selection and good wine list. standouts include the crab Rangoon, potstickers, Dan Dan noodles, dry chili chicken, Mongolian beef….but honestly, everything is great.

Julianne O. • October 6, 2018Great cocktails and fun for happy hour time- very dark lighting and relaxing place to talk with friends.

Bob D. • June 27, 2018Great cocktail with Campari and pineapple.

Sandy H. • September 13, 2014Seriously great bar...so nondescript from the street that you'd almost miss it. Built-in table top checkers & great cocktails. The whiskey mule is tasty.

Patrick L. • April 13, 2022Cozy intimate indoor space with an open, modern outdoor space. Best of both worlds!

Kirti D. • October 2, 2012Tucked away on the 2nd floor (& open to the public), this little gem is dimly lit & home to some of the best cocktails I've ever had. Check it out & be sure to ask for Brad!

Abby S. • June 30, 2018Food and cocktails are both outstanding!

Tim O. • October 14, 2017This place is TINY. Great intimate speakeasy vibe. DO NOT attempt to bring a rowdy group here.

Adam R. • July 7, 2018Above a dive bar is a cocktail joint with a swanky 70’s, almost island lounge vibe to it. With $10-12 cocktails, it’s a place you bring a date and impress them with your ‘hidden gem’ knowledge.

Taylor K. • March 18, 2015Great for happy hour and late night. Blood orange gin and tonic was delicious!

Adam S. • June 22, 2011The Pink Lion cocktail ROCKS! It has gotten some great national TV recognition as well.