Best cocktails in the city. Never had a bad drink here. Go on a week night or Sunday to avoid the crowd. Have some drinks then cross the street to Big Star and grab some tacos.
Try the In the Rocks from our 100 Best list: It's our favorite drink at this high-concept lounge, for how it seamlessly integrates tactile pleasure (“cracking” the rock) into a beautifully made drink.
A crew of former Whistler and Boiler Room folks is bringing gin into the limelight. Read more.
Paul McGee, the bow-tied man behind the Whistler, is everyone’s favorite bartender: He’s patient. And not only are his cocktails delicious, they make anyplace charging more than $8 a drink seem greedy Read more.
Try the The Bedford Bloody Mary from our 100 Best list: The kimchi actually belongs in this drink. It adds a pleasant background of earthiness to what otherwise would be just tomato juice and spice.
The drinks using house-made tonic are the main draw, but all the offering at this cocktail destination are worth ordering.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) has an interesting proposal for his ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) in scenes shot at the Rainbo Club. Read more.
When to go: If you're looking to linger with a cocktail, stick to the weeknights: On the weekends, Lincoln Parkers invade. Read more.
Fill up on Rusty Nails and then use one stall with a door (not a curtain) in the Ladies room.
I love the 20's era vibe and decor. I also love the old school cash registers, which explains why it's a cash-only spot. Added perk that Capone used to hang here.
