The best cocktail bars in Chicago
The top 3 according to 238 votes from people: Kumiko · The Violet Hour · Best Intentions. (Updated Apr 28, 2024.)
The Violet Hour started it; Kumiko and Best Intentions took it further.
Top 12
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1
Kumiko
Julia Momose's Japanese-inspired bar in the West Loop.
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2
The Violet Hour
Wicker Park speakeasy that pioneered Chicago craft cocktails.
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3
Best Intentions
Logan Square neighbourhood cocktail bar.
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4
The Aviary
Grant Achatz's theatrical cocktail lounge.
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5
Three Dots and a Dash
Tiki bar down an alley in River North.
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6
The Office
Speakeasy beneath The Aviary.
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7
Billy Sunday
Amaro and classic cocktails.
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8
Lost Lake
Tropical drinks in Logan Square.
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9
Queen Mary Tavern
Navy-themed bar in Ukrainian Village.
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10
The Drifter
Tiny basement bar with tarot-card menus.
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11
Scofflaw
Gin-focused bar in Logan Square.
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12
Sparrow
Rum and old-school glamour on the Gold Coast.
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Comments (1)
The Violet Hour started it all in Chicago. Kumiko is incredible too though