The Betty
Though The Betty was established in 2015, its décor— brass cash registers, cozy lounge chairs, a wooden piano—is as old school as its name. Coined an "upscale tavern," this bar strikes…
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Bordel
Nestled in Chicago’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood, Bordel is a speakeasy-style retreat with a hint of '60s and '70s nostalgia. The red velour sofas and mismatched teacups suit the throwback theme,…
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Gracias Madre
Gracias Madre epitomizes trendy-chic Mexican cuisine, and the cocktails are no exception. Beverage director Jason Eisner tailors the restaurant's cocktail program to reflect seasonality with an ever-changing list, always livened up…
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Rose’s Bar & Grill
From the owners of Franny's and the late Marco's comes Rose's Bar & Grill. This Prospect Heights neighborhood joint feels slightly more bar than grill, but guests can order solid bites (via a…
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The Four Horsemen
The brainchild of LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and his wine expert friends, The Four Horseman has succeeded in further embedding natural wine into the fabric of Williamsburg's drinking culture. The list here is…
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Alta Linea
The only thing that could make strolling the reclaimed wilderness of Chelsea’s High Line better would be doing so with a refreshing cocktail in hand – now, thanks to Joe…
- story: Bianca Prum
Bar Toni’s
Nearly 60-year-old Italian restaurant Little Toni's has appealed to a changing neighborhood by adding a cocktail bar: Bar Toni's. The newly redesigned bar area offers a thoroughly modern drinks program managed by man-about-town Aidan Demarest, whose…
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The Walker Inn
The latest watering hole from the big brains behind Death & Co., Honeycut and many more, The Walker Inn is one of the most ambitious cocktail bars to open in…
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Chicago Athletic Association
Inside the Chicago Athletic Association—a boutique hotel housed in a dramatic 1890s building—guests and casual drop-ins alike will find games, food and top-notch cocktails available from multiple different bars. Speakeasy-meets-men's-club, The Game Room sees…
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