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Must-visit Bars in Chicago

Must-visit Bars in Chicago

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Created by Mitzi Lawrence • Updated On: August 23, 2011
The Violet Hour is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

1. The Violet Hour

9.1
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews
Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

2. Palmer House - A Hilton Hotel

7.7
17 E Monroe St (btwn S State St & S Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · The Loop · 264 tips and reviews
The Gage is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

3. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews
The Fireplace Inn is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

4. The Fireplace Inn

6.1
1448 N Wells St (btwn North Ave & Schiller St), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Old Town · 47 tips and reviews
Gilt Bar is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

5. Gilt Bar

9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 189 tips and reviews
Old Town Pub is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

6. Old Town Pub

7.0
1339 N Wells St (at Evergreen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Old Town · 29 tips and reviews
Rockit Bar and Grill is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

7. Rockit Bar and Grill

7.4
22 W Hubbard St (btwn N Dearborn St & N State St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 212 tips and reviews
Curio is one of Must-visit Bars in Chicago.

8. Curio

230 W Kinzie St (at Franklin St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · River North · 9 tips and reviews