Gilt Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

1. Gilt Bar

9.1
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 186 tips and reviews

Esteban G.Esteban Gonzalez: a. the el diablo coctail, gingery, light, great aperitif; b. swordfish is one of the best, most exquisitely done i've tried; c. the brussels sprouts are delish...

Marco H.Marco Howell: Get the Brussel spouts, tartars, pot roast!!! If secure with your manhood, get the bee sting cocktail, gruner veltliner wine and Grenache.

Madeline G.Madeline Gullett: I loved the cocktails! The restaurant is dark which I love. There is an even darker eating area/bar hidden downstairs that is very dark and cozy. I'll definitely be down there next time I go!

Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

2. Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago

8.7
19 E Ohio St (State), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 65 tips and reviews

Gabo B.Gabo Barrios: You'll spend great time playing big jenga & drinking cocktails

Tana B.Tana Babcock: The Naanchos are sooo gooood! I had a sour beer but tried a few cocktails - great stuff!

ブルーノブルーノ: Great cocktails and a funny atmosphere in this bar @ the Acme hotel. Also, get the tacos at the bar cause they're so good!

The Berkshire Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

3. The Berkshire Room

8.5
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 71 tips and reviews

Alex F.Alex Flis: Love how you pick the presentation, and flavors and the mixologists craft you a unique cocktail. Love the concept, I ordered the same options twice and got a different drink each time... So cool

Jared H.Jared Healy: The craft cocktails are excellent!

HectorHector: Great service! Seriously good cocktails, can’t go wrong with dealer’s choice.

Three Dots and a Dash is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

4. Three Dots and a Dash

8.1
435 N Clark St (btwn Illinois & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Tiki Bar · Near North Side · 223 tips and reviews

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Great cocktails! Feels like you are in a tropical paradise when it's really 20 degrees in Chicago!

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Brave the dark skull filled stairway and find yourself in this tropical tiki themed hideaway. The Dr. Funkhouser hit the right spot for me! One of my favorite cocktail bars in Chicago!

Sofia P.Sofia Papastamelos: Awesome tiki cocktails. The Cacchen Some Rays was interesting and featured cold brew coffee as an ingredient! Loved the glasses.

Watershed is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

5. Watershed

8.4
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

bartend4funbartend4fun: Nice cozy craft cocktail atmosphere. Awesome Bartenders and staff

Abby M.Abby Meixner: My kind of bar, their mixologists take pride and i love everything about the decor and laid back attitude.

Adam T.Adam T: A cozy, warm subterranean lounge (enter through "Pop") with a thoughtful and fun house cocktail list and staff who really want you to enjoy it. Sit in an armchair at the low bar.

Untitled Supper Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

6. Untitled Supper Club

8.5
111 W Kinzie St (btwn N LaSalle St & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 141 tips and reviews

Valentina F.Valentina F.: What a place, brings you back to the age of Capone, great music and dancers, food and cocktails! Amazing vibe, unlike any other spot in the city! A++

Theodore T.Theodore Tz: Atmospheric, amazing service, cocktails. Variete performances!

JP S.JP Seral: Amazed by this place. Tons of whiskey & bourbon and they make great cocktails.

Arbella is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

7. Arbella

8.6
112 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL
Restaurant · River North · 23 tips and reviews

Ryan V.Ryan Voltolini: Great cocktails, really good food. Fun for groups and after work.

MNZ ..MNZ .: Great staff! Ask for bartenders special spicy drink if you enjoy spicy cocktails.. Food is also very good!

PumarolitaPumarolita: Amazing cocktails. Try the smoky bear

Drumbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

8. Drumbar

7.9
201 E Delaware Pl (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 68 tips and reviews

ChicagoistChicagoist: Try the Hog Wild cocktail, with bourbon, ancho chili liqueur, artichoke liqueur, maple soy syrup, and Angostura bitters. The nose is smoky and more sweet than spicy, like an Old Fashioned with a kick. Read more.

Lylann B.Lylann Baughman: The Mixologists' are fantastic and it awesome to sit outside on the roof top patio!

Allison K.Allison Kaminski: Love the rooftop and view!!! Awesome cocktails and ambiance

Bavette's Bar and Boeuf is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

9. Bavette's Bar and Boeuf

9.2
218 W Kinzie St (at N Wells St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · River North · 130 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance 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.

Marisela C.Marisela Cadenas: Very nice vintage decoration and great cocktails.

EaterEater: Brendan Sodikoff's French-inspired steakhouse takes Chicago's meaty history and adds an array of bone marrow, foie gras, and craft cocktails inside perhaps the sexiest room in Chicago. Read more.

Sparrow is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

10. Sparrow

9.2
12 W Elm St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 20 tips and reviews

BrandonBrandon: Great cocktails and vibe

Līga S.Līga Sigal: Great drinks, speakeasy type of atmosphere. Sadly, no food.

Ann S.Ann S: Great cocktails, small setting

Sunda is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

11. Sunda

9.0
110 W Illinois St (btwn N LaSalle Dr & N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · River North · 288 tips and reviews

Candyce P.Candyce P: Among the entire delicious menu, please try the Peared Sake cocktail & lobster/wagyu roll!

Gwen B.Gwen Beattie: Not sure that it's possible to go wrong here. Definitely try anything with pork belly (steamed buns, pig on a stick, & braised pork belly) & the rock shrimp. Cocktails are to die for!

Chico B.Chico Baldini: Try the Grass Tiger Cocktail - a house specialty with jalapeño infused gym

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

12. Beatrix

8.9
519 N Clark St (at W Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 233 tips and reviews

Julie B.Julie Brown: Great space, plenty of options, wine bar, coffee bar, couches, tables they make a great Bloody Mary

Jen D.Jen D.: Blueberry Tom Collins is amazing. Great "Euro" atmosphere and wonderful service.

Okusha G.Okusha Ganbaatar: Everything was delish. Cocktails, food, and service are all great. Watermelon - strawberry juice with vodka is a must try!

Mercadito is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

13. Mercadito

8.5
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 249 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Broyles: Tacos and amazing mixolog worthy cocktails including The Little Market with pico piquin Read more.

Mark W.Mark Wong: Unique cocktails, amazing decor and phenomenal tacos. One of the best Mexican restaurants I've been to. Try the 'Pastor' tacos - chile ancho rubbed pork, salsa and grilled pineapple.

Dulce A.Dulce A.: Tacos are delicious- especially the shrimp tacos. Love the choice of cocktails.

NoMI is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

14. NoMI

8.6
800 N Michigan Ave (North Rush Street), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Streeterville · 107 tips and reviews

Myra R.Myra Rubin: NoMI garden! Enjoy one of the many delicious cocktails. Great wine list. Knowledgeable + Friendly staff. Quality sushi!

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: 1871 Manhattan. The perfect rye Manhattan with a smoky historical reference: Laphroaig Scotch.

Jonathan R.Jonathan Robinson: Great ambiance and a superb cocktail menu here

Firecakes Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Near North Side, Chicago.

15. Firecakes Donuts

9.2
68 W Hubbard St (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
Donut Shop · Near North Side · 165 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Munn: Hands down the best buttermilk old fashioned donut I've ever had

Erika D.Erika Davis: Ice cream sandwich is good, but I love their old fashion donuts. My favorite donuts place in Chicago so far.

Daniel A.Daniel Abbott: Wide selection of donuts. My favorite was the old fashioned. Latte was great too!