Miimu

The 7 Best Bars in Chicago

miimu.adventureby miimu.adventure 48 cards

Chicago's drinking scene spans sky-high rooftops pouring seasonal cocktails, subterranean speakeasies mixing rare spirits, neighborhood dives slinging cheap beer, and jazz lounges hosting nightly sets, offering distinct atmospheres across every corner of the city.

The best bars in Chicago—your definitive guide to drinking The best bars in Chicago—your definitive guide to drinking
From cocktail temples to late-night dives.
www.timeout.com
The 25 Best Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation The 25 Best Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
Our guide to the 25 quintessential bars that make Chicago what it is.
www.theinfatuation.com
These four Chicago bars were just named some of the best in all of North America These four Chicago bars were just named some of the best in all of North America
Kumiko, Best Intentions, Gus' and Bisous: we are so proud!
www.timeout.com
The Best Bars In Chicago Right Now The Best Bars In Chicago Right Now
From hidden speakeasies to lavish cocktail bars, we've compiled a list of the best bars in Chicago that you need to check out ASAP.
secretchicago.com
Best New Bars Best New Bars
The latest top spots for a tipple include a standard-setting hotel bar and an all-day coffee-to-cocktails hangout.
www.chicagomag.com

Cocktail Bars & Speakeasies

The 22 Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation The 22 Best Cocktail Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
The best cocktail bars in Chicago for everything shaken and stirred.
www.theinfatuation.com
The best cocktail bars in Chicago The best cocktail bars in Chicago
Pick your poison at these cocktail temples.
www.timeout.com
10 Great Speakeasies and Hidden Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation 10 Great Speakeasies and Hidden Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
From a bar that moonlights as a barbershop, to more low-key spots that hide in plain sight, here are the best speakeasies in Chicago.
www.theinfatuation.com
Chicago Speakeasies You Have To Try At Least Once Chicago Speakeasies You Have To Try At Least Once
These hidden Chicago speakeasy bars are secret gems that take you back to Chicago's Prohibition era with select cocktails and bites.
secretchicago.com
The Best Cocktail Bars In River North - Chicago - The Infatuation The Best Cocktail Bars In River North - Chicago - The Infatuation
Here are the 12 best cocktail bars in River North—many of them hiding in alleys and hotels—for when you want something beyond a regular G&T.
www.theinfatuation.com
The Five Best Cocktail Bars in Chicago The Five Best Cocktail Bars in Chicago
Super hip and super cool, these cocktail bars are some of the best in Chicago. Read reviews and see photos from patrons.
media.hopper.com

Rooftop Bars

The 20 best rooftop bars in Chicago The 20 best rooftop bars in Chicago
Because nothing beats day drinking in the sun.
www.timeout.com
30 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago - Complete Guide 30 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago - Complete Guide
Complete guide to the most breathtaking rooftop bars in Chicago, 2026. An up-to-date list made by experts, packed with all info you need about each...
www.therooftopguide.com
5 New and Hyped Rooftop Bars in Chicago 2026 5 New and Hyped Rooftop Bars in Chicago 2026
The hottest and newly opened rooftop destinations in Chicago.
www.therooftopguide.com
Chicago's Ultimate 2025 Rooftop Guide: 70+ Open-Air Bars, Lounges And Restaurants Chicago's Ultimate 2025 Rooftop Guide: 70+ Open-Air Bars, Lounges And Restaurants
Block Club rounded up more than 70 rooftops around the city where you can bask in the sunshine while dancing, eating, drinking and more.
blockclubchicago.org
Upstairs at The Gwen | Rooftop Bar in Chicago Upstairs at The Gwen | Rooftop Bar in Chicago
Discover Chicago's hidden gem at Upstairs at The Gwen - a rooftop haven boasting skyline views, all-day dining, and expert mixology.
www.thegwenchicago.com
Best Rooftops in the Loop Best Rooftops in the Loop
3 MIN READ – Take your nightto a whole new level at one of the Chicago Loop’s finest rooftop bars, offering some of the best views in the city.
loopchicago.com
The Best Rooftop Bars In Chicago [2025] | 360 CHICAGO Blog The Best Rooftop Bars In Chicago [2025] | 360 CHICAGO Blog
Discover Chicago's skyline from luxurious lounges and vibrant rooftop bars serving craft cocktails, and more. Don't miss these city views!
360chicago.com
Bars in Chicago | Raised Bars in Chicago | Raised
Enter description
www.raisedbarchicago.com

Wine Bars

2026 Best Wine Bars Chicago | GAYOT 2026 Best Wine Bars Chicago | GAYOT
Find the best wine barss in Chicago restaurants and bars with GAYOT's's top 10 list.
www.gayot.com
Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars
There’s an experience for every occasion at Chicago's best wine bars.
www.insidehook.com
Chicago Wine Bars 2026: Lists, Pours, Late Hours Chicago Wine Bars 2026: Lists, Pours, Late Hours
Chicago wine bars our editors drink at in 2026: Webster's Wine Bar on Milwaukee Avenue, Rootstock on California Avenue and Maria's in Bridgeport.
TableJourney
The 13 Best Chicago Wine Bars The 13 Best Chicago Wine Bars
The best wine bars in Chicago offer up unique bottles you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s where to sip on delicious vino while eating great food a...
PureWow
Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars
There’s an experience for every occasion at Chicago's best wine bars.
www.insidehook.com
Drinking Great Wine - Chicago - The Infatuation Drinking Great Wine - Chicago - The Infatuation
Find the best restaurants for Drinking Great Wine in Chicago.
www.theinfatuation.com
2026 Best Wine Bars Chicago | GAYOT 2026 Best Wine Bars Chicago | GAYOT
Find the best wine barss in Chicago restaurants and bars with GAYOT's's top 10 list.
www.gayot.com

Craft Beer & Breweries

Chicago Breweries With Taprooms | Must-Visit Chicago Breweries With Taprooms | Must-Visit
Explore Chicago breweries with taprooms pouring fresh beer, local favorites, and seasonal releases—perfect spots to drink, hang out, and brewery-hop.
www.choosechicago.com
Navigator Taproom - Navigator Taproom Navigator Taproom - Navigator Taproom
Located in the heart of Logan Square, we’re serving up all the beer, wine, and cocktails your crew could ever want.
navigatortaproom.com
Chicago Craft Brewery Itinerary | Downtown & South Loop Chicago Craft Brewery Itinerary | Downtown & South Loop
Plan a Chicago craft brewery itinerary through Downtown and the South Loop, visiting walkable taprooms, local favorites, and easy stops along the way.
www.choosechicago.com
Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery | craft beer | 733 North La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL, USA Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery | craft beer | 733 North La Salle Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery is a craft beer focused gastropub, with 36 rotating drafts and full bar. Centennial featuring local and hard to fi...
www.centennialchicago.com
The 20 Best Breweries In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation The 20 Best Breweries In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
A guide to the 20 best breweries in a city that has a ton of breweries.
www.theinfatuation.com

Dive Bars & Neighborhood Taverns

The 50 best dive bars in Chicago The 50 best dive bars in Chicago
We've collected the most-often-mentioned 50 places from other articles, including favorites like Old Town Ale House, Skylark, and Rossi's
wanderlog.com
Inside Chicago's Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 14 Iconic Watering Holes Inside Chicago's Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 14 Iconic Watering Holes
Take a look at some of the dive bars that have entertained Chicagoans for decades.
blockclubchicago.org
Chicago's Essential Dive Bars: The History And Legacy Of 14 Iconic Watering Holes Chicago's Essential Dive Bars: The History And Legacy Of 14 Iconic Watering Holes
Block Club went deep — like, really deep — into the history of some of the city's most beloved and historic dive bars.
blockclubchicago.org
To Understand Chicago, Drink at Its Essential Taverns To Understand Chicago, Drink at Its Essential Taverns
Ten classic bars that offer the perfect cross section of one of America’s best drinking cities.
punchdrink.com
Inside Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 12 Iconic Watering Holes Inside Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 12 Iconic Watering Holes
We asked and you answered: What are some of your favorite dive bars in the city? Here’s what Chicagoans said.
blockclubchicago.org
The 50 best dive bars in Chicago The 50 best dive bars in Chicago
We've collected the most-often-mentioned 50 places from other articles, including favorites like Old Town Ale House, Skylark, and Rossi's
wanderlog.com
Chicago Neighborhood Bars You Must Visit Chicago Neighborhood Bars You Must Visit
When it’s time to sit back and relax, enjoy a cocktail or a brew, Chicago neighborhood bars deliver. From downtown Chicago bars with appetizers and...
www.chicagotraveler.com

Live Music & Entertainment Bars

The Green Mill | Bars in Uptown, Chicago The Green Mill | Bars in Uptown, Chicago
Al Capone and other gangsters used to hang here in the 1920s, but these days it’s all about the music. Owner Dave Jemilo, who returned the club to ...
www.timeout.com
The 50 best dive bars in Chicago The 50 best dive bars in Chicago
We've collected the most-often-mentioned 50 places from other articles, including favorites like Old Town Ale House, Skylark, and Rossi's
wanderlog.com
Inside Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 12 Iconic Watering Holes Inside Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 12 Iconic Watering Holes
We asked and you answered: What are some of your favorite dive bars in the city? Here’s what Chicagoans said.
blockclubchicago.org
The 25 Best Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation The 25 Best Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
Our guide to the 25 quintessential bars that make Chicago what it is.
www.theinfatuation.com
The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens
The best bars in Chicago include cocktail bars Scofflaw and Three Dots & A Dash, craft breweries like Goose Island, District Brew Yards and Forbidd...
thewanderbug.com

LGBTQ+ Bars

A guide to Chicago’s queer nightlife beyond Northalsted A guide to Chicago’s queer nightlife beyond Northalsted
WBEZ
Find solid cocktails and cozy vibes at this Andersonville bar Find solid cocktails and cozy vibes at this Andersonville bar
Nobody's Darling is a queer, Black women-owned bar not far from Clark Street that has the makings of a community hub.
www.timeout.com
Dorothy Downstairs | Bars in Ukrainian Village, Chicago Dorothy Downstairs | Bars in Ukrainian Village, Chicago
Dorothy Downstairs | Bars in Ukrainian Village, Chicago
www.timeout.com
The 25 Best Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation The 25 Best Bars In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
Our guide to the 25 quintessential bars that make Chicago what it is.
www.theinfatuation.com
Inside Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 12 Iconic Watering Holes Inside Chicago’s Essential Dive Bars: Photos From 12 Iconic Watering Holes
We asked and you answered: What are some of your favorite dive bars in the city? Here’s what Chicagoans said.
blockclubchicago.org