2. The Aviary
8.7
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
The Daily Meal: Aviary has the best and most creative cocktails (and bar snacks) in America. Everything's don't-miss, so do a cocktail tasting menu, then order everything not included. Read more.
Cristina Dordas: Amazing cocktail experience and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Better book a table to enjoy the whole experience. Other than that you will be at the entrance,which is not so cool as the lounge
Ben K.: Grant Achatz's incentive cocktail bar. Try the Loaded to the Gunwalls, New Melonnium, In the Rocks, 3 in 441. Worth it to spring for the 3 course cocktail tasting menu.
3. Scofflaw
9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Samantha Kuhn: Cute, vintage atmosphere with helpful and unpretentious servers, what more could you want at a Mixology bar? Enjoy a Diplomat's Daughter and get there at midnight for free chocolate chip cookies.
Lance H: Awesome cocktails, great ambiance, definitely check this place out
Suri R: Fireplaces, comfy chairs, epically good cocktails (you can order off menu!), and the nicest staff.
4. The Whistler
8.9
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews
Mehul: Take note of the rotating art installation before enjoying the best cocktails in Chicago. If you're lucky enough, order the simple pleasures that come from the Rosemary Collins.
Emily Parker: Paul McGee's Cocktail 101 class is well worth the time and extremely affordable. My boyfriend and I loved it and both learned a ton.
James LaCroix: A brilliant cocktail list complemented with great music make this a bar worth frequenting.
5. Billy Sunday
8.9
3143 W Logan Blvd (Logan and Kedzie), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 72 tips and reviews
Cristina Barroso: Great place! Service is great! The cocktails are delicious! Hoar's Frost is perfect refreshment for a hot summer day. They also have a lot of old whisky's if you like that.
Shannon Hallowell: Great craft cocktails! Love the bartenders and the atmosphere. Very dark/ romantic/ classic. They have customs tonics on draft that are amazing. Great old fashioneds and Manhattans.
Bobby Kennedy: Delicious inventive cocktails and interesting snacks in dark ornate environs. The meat and cheese boards are also amazing.
6. Gilt Bar
9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 186 tips and reviews
Marco Howell: Get the Brussel spouts, tartars, pot roast!!! If secure with your manhood, get the bee sting cocktail, gruner veltliner wine and Grenache.
Chris Shackleton: Whiskey smash is fantastic as is their manhattan. I love their brussels.
Allison Kaminski: Cocktails are great! Try the bone marrow, corn bread and pasta!
7. Club Lucky
8.9
1824 W Wabansia Ave (at N Honore St), Bucktown/Wicker Park, IL
Italian Restaurant · Bucktown · 62 tips and reviews
Diego Rufo: What I really love about it is the vintage art deco bar and fantastic cocktails they serve. Read more.
Limelight: Club Lucky is an iconic restaurant serving traditional Italian fare and delicious "killer" martinis. Don't forget to check out their extensive cocktail book for some well-crafted drinks.
Tracy Martorello: Pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the calamari calabrese grilled, mission fig salad, eggplant parm, and martini night on Tuesday.
9. Queen Mary
9.4
2125 W Division, Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Ukrainian Village · 19 tips and reviews
David Heiser: Get the Stone's Throw or Moon Indigo cocktails.
Mary Alesandrini: 8.5 - Great outdoor seating in a lovely location, and really really well-made craft cocktails.
Emily Bolton: I love this place. The cocktails are top notch, the bar is absolutely beautiful and they play good jams. Good service and knowledgeable bartenders.
10. Ada Street
9.2
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews
Alison: Fantastic cocktails. Small plates were all well-executed. Music is loud!
Smitch: Fantastic cocktails - get the moscow mule or the champagne/angostura bitters combo. Amazing food - highlights were the lamb popsicles, steak tartare and fried manchego cheese balls.
Travel + Leisure: This joint serves delicious small plates (try the crisp lamb ‘scrumpets’) and craft cocktails.
11. Estereo
9.1
2450 N Milwaukee Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 22 tips and reviews
John Khuu: Heisler Hospitality at it again but with a Latin flare in Logan Square. Cocktails are refreshing, beer is simple/good, and the vibe is perfect for evening & late night drinking. Def worth a visit.
Bobby Kennedy: Strong yet refreshing Latin American inspired cocktails, mostly tequila, rum and mezcal. Great place to hang on a warm weekend afternoon with the windows open.
David Cox-Espenlaub: The cocktails are tasty and dangerously sweet, with some clean and crisp options as well. The cold brew with horchata is a lifesaver if you're the designated driver.
Renaissance Hotels: The bone-in filet is pretty spectacular, its buttery-soft meat perfectly seasoned, best rare and barely singed by the flame. Try their Old-Fashioned too – it’s one of the best cocktails in Chicago. Read more.
Kelly 🍰: Bone-in ribeye medium rare, elote corn, shrimp cocktail, crab cake, French fries, whiskey sundae, several cocktails = elite
Sarp Erkaya: Trendy spot, friendly service, amazing food! Fillet is cut perfectly and cooked just right. 👏🏼 get the mac&cheese and the corn! Start w oysters and pair it all with a martini! 🍸Perfect dinner 🙌🏼
14. Beatrix
9.0
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews
Julie Brown: Great space, plenty of options, wine bar, coffee bar, couches, tables they make a great Bloody Mary
Jen D.: Blueberry Tom Collins is amazing. Great "Euro" atmosphere and wonderful service.
Okusha Ganbaatar: Everything was delish. Cocktails, food, and service are all great. Watermelon - strawberry juice with vodka is a must try!
15. Sunda
8.8
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews
Candyce P: Among the entire delicious menu, please try the Peared Sake cocktail & lobster/wagyu roll!
Marki Lemons Ryhal: Love this place ambiance, cocktails, and food. The Beef Lollipops and Tempura rock. Read more.
Chico Baldini: Try the Grass Tiger Cocktail - a house specialty with jalapeño infused gym