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The Whistler

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$

Logan Square, Chicago

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The Whistler

8.7^/10

495

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Ranked #4 for cocktail bars in Chicago
The experts at Time Out Chicago and Chicago magazine recommend this place
"Movieoke is the best!"(3 Tips)
"Check out the tightest monthly on Saturdays, Brasstax."(3 Tips)
"The bearded mixologist is a god among men."(13 Tips)
"Order the Rosemary Collins"(4 Tips)

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Andre WilliamsMay 26, 2017
Great atmosphere and cocktails
Rejena TaylorApril 19, 2013
This place is amazing! Great drinks. Great music
Tony BanasiakApril 23, 2012
Arrive early to sit at the bar...this way you can watch the 'mixologists' at work
Brian MacQueenFebruary 8, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Get here early! That way you can find a spot to sit down and enjoy the seasonal craft cocktails.
David WeathersbyJanuary 19, 2015
Great intimate spot up north.
BetsyMSeptember 15, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Stop by for Brasstax. You just might experience someone twerking.
ニコラス DmitriMarch 22, 2013
Show up before 9 on Slo Mo night. There will be a line.
Loose FitMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I feel confident enough to announce it. Favorite bar in Chicago.
Nick GDecember 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The best old fashion in the city. The bearded mixologist is a god among men.
Kim RussellNovember 15, 2009
Surprise! Surprise! Interior surprise! Impressive drink list, amazing crowd control. actually worth standing in line. Good thing I live 4 doors down.
ShariMay 5, 2013
Outdoor patio & crazy creative drinks :-)
Cooper SmithJune 29, 2013
Great backyard
Stephanie TApril 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
I like to order drinks not on the menu...un Diablo por favor!
Bryce JensenNovember 29, 2014
The specialty cocktails be on point son
Yolanda HamptonMay 31, 2017
Try Dope smoke, if you are a bourbon drinker....smooth
Danielle DavisJuly 5, 2016
Lovely jazz spot!
Joseph B.August 26, 2014
Great place to be late night, except it's LOUD.
Stephanie TApril 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
I like to order off the menu. In Diablo pot favor!
Denard McNamaraFebruary 20, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Go here, and drink EVERYTHING!
Jordan BrownJune 17, 2016
Decent small bar with a chill patio space. No ATM tho
Vikas VadlapatlaNovember 7, 2014
If you like bourbon, don't get anything else but the Old Square.
Kaila MazzyDecember 28, 2016
Whiskey whiskey whiskey.
Gary GriceJune 17, 2022
Creative cocktails
Chicago Realtor Mckinze CaseyJanuary 8, 2012
Get there early and don't miss the door.
Aimee BrodbeckMay 11, 2010
my favorite music lounge by far. Its much like The Violet Hour, minus the flashy space and high prices.
Cary BlackJanuary 16, 2017
Milk punch is phenomenal
Chicago Realtor Mckinze CaseyJanuary 8, 2012
Try the orchard old fashion....Delicious!
Hillman PhilistiaAugust 14, 2014
Good cocktails $8 to $10
Lisa ArnettFebruary 6, 2010
Thoughtful bartenders, excellent drinks. Ignore the PBR drinkers and order a cocktail off the seasonal list.
P SSeptember 2, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Champagne cocktail (ok actually it's cava) with armagnac. Do it.
Enrique GonzalezNovember 4, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The Arrigo Park will treat you right.
Guillermo BravoJanuary 17, 2011
Free Live Country Bands on the first Monday of every month.
Jake CohenJuly 13, 2015
Get and old fashion.
Nicole WilliamsJune 7, 2011
Movieoke is the best! Perfect Monday night fun!
Ash FontanaAugust 18, 2011
Best value cocktails in the land.
Erin PolgreenNovember 11, 2009
Go right at 6 p.m. Chat with Paul the bartender about his craft. Go out to dinner at Lula's afterwards.
Gabriel Edward HughesMay 22, 2015
Cocktails nom
Adam LangJune 12, 2013
Get the Bensonhurst!
BetsyMJanuary 6, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Ladies' room soap smells purty good.
tankboyJanuary 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Have patience and order a specialty cocktail, they are well worth the wait.
Lisa WallisJune 24, 2011
It's small and crowded. Get a seat, and you're golden. Read more
Patrick GMarch 8, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Movieoke on the first Monday of the month.
A.b. DadaJanuary 24, 2010
Been here 10+ times
If a man touches your shoe from under the toilet stall, run immediately out and order a Lion's Den.
Shannon JeropkeFebruary 1, 2013
Try the Quill
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 25, 2012
Bid a temporary good-bye to bartender Paul McGee, whose last night here is Wednesday, February 1st. Read more
Brock RumerNovember 27, 2011
Get a cocktail, something' a little fancy.
caleb hanlonDecember 1, 2014
Decent sazeracs
BetsyMNovember 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
People here steal sweaters. So that's cool.
Jason TSeptember 30, 2012
Can I just ask why is there a film about meerkats on in this place?
Tatiana BuenaventuraMarch 28, 2015
Good Music but The place is just Ok

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