Chicago

1. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Steele: Absinthe happy hour from 6 - 8pm. Chase down that green fairy, just make sure you're not driving afterwards.

2. The Whistler

8.8
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

James L.James LaCroix: A brilliant cocktail list complemented with great music make this a bar worth frequenting.

3. MONEYGUN

9.0
660 W Lake (Union Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton River District · 38 tips and reviews

Geoff B.Geoff Balasi: Knowledgeable bar tenders making classic cocktails with care. Try their homemade draft mixers to elevate old standby's to a new level.

The Gage is one of Chicago.

4. The Gage

9.0
24 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe & Madison St.), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · The Loop · 339 tips and reviews

natalie k.natalie kay: Fried pickles. GTO drink. Venison Burger!

5. The Aviary

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

Foxxy B.Foxxy B: By far the most elaborate cocktail lounge I've ever been to: NYC, SF or otherwise.

6. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

8.3
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews

Alex N.Alex N: Cozy decor, tasty craft cocktails. Guest bartender Monday nights.

7. The Barrelhouse Flat

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

Jeremy C.Jeremy C: If you really like whiskey cocktails - this is your spot. You can select from several Bourbon or Rye brands as your base and then choose from a variety of classics and new creations.

8. Mercadito

8.1
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: Just love love love this Mexican restaurant. Terrific cocktails!

Billy Sunday is one of Chicago.

9. Billy Sunday

8.8
3143 W Logan Blvd (Logan and Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 72 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: This charming cocktail bar has custom tonics on tap and an irresistible banana pudding you won't want to miss! Read more.

Sportsman's Club is one of Chicago.

10. Sportsman's Club

9.0
948 Western Ave (at W Augusta Blvd), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Humboldt Park · 33 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Despite the pretense-free atmosphere and limited drink menu (four cocktails are listed each night), the bartenders are pros and can make pretty much anything you want. Read more.

11. Watershed

8.5
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily S.: Great speakeasy in the basement of Pops for Champagne - if you like avocado and gin-based drinks, get the You're the Worst! Cheese curds are delish too.

12. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews

Varsha S.Varsha Shete: Nice cocktails, very big drinks menu, try 'east of Omaha'

13. Weegee's Lounge

8.8
3659 W Armitage Ave (btwn N Monticello Ave & N Lawndale Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 24 tips and reviews

Nate R.Nate Roise: The Raincoat is one of the best whiskey cocktails in the WORLD.

14. Mezcaleria Las Flores

3149 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 10 tips and reviews

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: This cozy candlelit bar has been extremely popular since it opened in mid-March. Fun fact: Most of their cocktails include a tasty, agave-based spirit, which is often mistaken for a type of tequila. Read more.

15. RM Champagne Salon

116 N Green St (btwn Randolph St & Washington Blvd), Chicago, IL
Bistro · West Town · 68 tips and reviews

Whitney F.Whitney Fishman: Great spot for cocktails for a date or with friends. Solid truffle fries and flatbread pizzas

Punch House is one of Chicago.

16. Punch House

8.6
1227 W 18th St (at S Allport St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Pilsen · 39 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: As the name suggests, cocktails and drinks are the name of the game at this underground spot. Try out their Pimm's cup or the Pilsen Fish House Punch. Or anything on the menu really it's all great. Read more.

17. Queen Mary

9.4
2125 W Division, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Ukrainian Village · 20 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kane: The Admiralty is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Watch out for that naval strength gin though, you probably don't need three of these.

18. The Whistler

8.8
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

David H.David Heiser: Great cocktails. Good atmosphere and tunes. Usually a line, but that's because they do a good job of not letting it get too packed inside.

19. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews

Julie Y.Julie Yeager: A great swanky cocktail bar! And the bacon wrapped dates were excellent!

20. Ada Street

9.1
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Incredible cocktails, arranged on the menu from lighter to more robust. All the food was superb, with the squid as a standout.

21. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

ben m.ben m: Sure, the real draw is the cocktails, but don't sleep on the burger or the fried chicken sandwich.

22. Maude's Liquor Bar

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

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Tasty cocktails and French ambiance. Ask for the waiters recommendations you can't go wrong. Great for dates