50 Best Bars in Chicago

“.great experience always.“

“Outstanding burgers get the egg and bacon on it we highly recommend it and will be back“

“Very pleased with the food and the service was incredible. They paid attention and were right on top of it at each course never waited long. The food and the service together made for a great experience..“

“As a food hall, the choices were pretty good, while the interior was just okay (nothing like Revival Food Hall with its unique signage and seating for every stall). We ordered the feta encrusted with sesame and honey, which was incredible! Other choices were pretty standard.“

“Love this place!!! Food is amazing and so is the service. EVERYTHING on this menu is fantastic! Must go“

“First time here yesterday and I loved it. The service by the staff was outstanding. A gentlemen kindly checked my big coat, our waitress felt like an old friend, and the food was cooked perfectly for every dish. I would highly recommend and for sure come back. Love having this place in the neighborhood.“

“Smoky rooms, Punk music and Gothic VibeThat’s Warlord for youImmaculate is the word for this restaurant!Visited on a Sunday evening, ordered scallops, Sirloin for our appetisers. Ordered Fois gras too which had a bust of flavours in mouth and a must try. Got Ribeye for the mains and ofcourse had to get the burger. With just two ingredients this burger definitely is a front runner up for Chicago best burger. Lastly ended our dinner with dessert which met and matched the food expectations as other food.“

“This place has a vibe all its own. Dark and quirky. Bartenders you’ve known for years five minutes after you walk in. 10/10 would recommend.“

“We celebrated a graduation with family and Alma was the perfect setting for this event. We sat at an outside table with the ballgame on and ambiance was lovely. Food and drinks were fantastic and the service was excellent. Our server, Jane, even put congratulations graduate signs on our table for us to take pictures with. Would 100% recommend this restaurant.“

“Do you love pickles? Forget about pickle fest in Wrigleyville. Come to Parson’s for the pickle spritz and other pickle themed drinks. Also definitely get the hot chicken or fish sand-which.Vegetarian options: Non chicken sandwich available“

“No food but have chips if you ask. One of the best bars in Chicago. Top ten on my list. Mostly artist and locals. And the occasional person looking for a bezt dive bar. Great place to meet friends and make friends. The bar staff has always been my favorite.“

“A great place to have a party, the ambience is great and I will be back here again next time, the drinks and food are delicious too!“

“They have two different floors, which was nice. We were seated upstairs and had Danielle waiting on us. Service was great and she was attentive. The food was also delicious! We only got appetizers (Veggie rolls and Potstickers), however both were amazing. For drinks we got the Marg Tower which was great for our group of 4. All in all, I'd both recommend this place to a friend and continue coming back!“

“Great music by Ivan Singh!“

“Great food, amazing ambiance and incredible staff. One of the nicest Chicago steakhouses I’ve been to. Highly recommend.“

“I like to visit this place during the week because it is relatively chill on nights that are not fridays and saturdays. Their food is fantastic and they have a wonderful assortment of great drafts to choose from.pool table in the back and enough Miller highlife to supply an army of beer drinkers.They have an eclectic array of spirits! This joint is a must visit for those looking for a place to relax and feel classy while they do it.“

“Great vibes, incredible staff! Beautiful patio space and free WiFi - I love finishing up my work notes for the day while having a cocktail here. My favorite night is Mario Kart night on the last Wednesday of every month. Truly a gem of Logan Square!Wheelchair accessibility: ADA accessible building and bathrooms.“

“Darkest bar in Chicago where I can get a real Vesper = my kind of bar, hands D.“

“Ada Street was a phenomenal Chicago restaurant experience. My friends and I had a last minute cancellation that we decided to turn into a walk-in later that evening. Deliste the late hour, the chef, hostesses, and bartenders greeted us warmly and treated us with hospitable warmth. The food was diverse in palette and flavor, but cohesive. It never tasted as if it had sat under a warmer for any time, and it as cooled to perfected. The doughnuts was the sleeper dish, closer to a churro, but in a good way. 10/10 recommend.“

“Food was delicious! And although I forgot to mention it was my parents 50th anniversary when I made the reservation, our server was able to put together a little celebratory dessert that was incredibly delicious. So thank you again!“

“Pretty sweet spot with LOTS of room and lots of things to do. There's tons of pinball machines and arcades and drinks.They don't have beer on tap but a Pabst is only $5 which is pretty reasonable.Parking: Hard to find free spots.Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly.“

“Stopped by for HappyHour. The Teeny Martinis were lovely. Beautiful decor and the food was delicious“

“amazing experience from the moment we walked in the door. visited July 2023“

“Amazing food! Loved flute seared tuna sandwich, can’t wait to go back.!“

“Was sent here to enjoy a drink while we waited for our table nextdoor from the owner Armando at La Scarola. Despite not being a smoker, there was nostalgia around enjoying a drink in the smokey Cheers inspired ambience. A bartender even put on Svengoolie which just wrapped it all together. I enjoyed a Limoncello and my date a whiskey neat. Enjoying a little taste of old school Chicago wasn't originally planned but definitely appreciated!“

“This was one of the most expensive meals I have ever had. It was worth every penny. Your experience likely begins when you almost miss the restaurant, which has an almost secretively subtle gold address sign marking the location. It feels exclusive and special. The interior is beautiful, the lighting is classy and romantic, and the tables are well-spaced. The wait staff is on their A-game throughout, keeping water topped off, explaining the menu, and making sure you get what you want. My wife and I started with the old fashioned, which was flawless. We shared a Spanish Omelet with black truffle shavings, which could have been more generous on the truffle but had impeccable flavor. As for the steaks, you do not choose the cut or size of your portion-- you basically just choose the type and flavor profile of the cow you will be eating and the restaurant takes it from there. I was a little skeptical of this process, but the steak that came out was the best I have ever had and was a more than satisfactory portion. It was perfectly cooked, very well salted, and every bite was as good as the first. We ordered the tallow potatoes as a side, which essentially were almost Lincoln logs. They were divine-- best potatoes I have ever had. The sommelier helped us picked a wine that was not something I would ordinarily have, but perfectly complemented the steak. As an FYI, the wine list is 100% Spanish, so we needed and were grateful for the somme's help. Ultimately, this restaurant was the real deal. It's expensive, but worth it, and I would happily return.“

“They were short staff and only one person being the bartender , host and waitress. She warned us that she was supper short on staff but that her staff was on the way. She was super nice and attend us well, drinks were great and we had a good time. She handled everything well!“

“Super , tasty food and nice atmosphere“

“The pretzel was very good! Light and fluffy on the inside. The brisket taccos were pretty good they have a decent kick of spice to them. Beer is good, staff is friendly. A 1 star deduction for getting my fiancé her flight but then forgetting my pint, and no napkins or silverware when the food was brought out. (This is a bit arguable as we were at the bar.)“

“if there was ever a better Watering Hole In chicago. This Is It, hands down. Chris and his staff are superior at every aspect of being a classy drinking establishment. I recommend it highly, and Shop local all you lovely Neighbors.“

“Hosted a big birthday party in the back room. They let us bring decorations and cake and Hannah our server was so wonderfully attentive to everyone’s orders and keeping them all straight. She let us adjust the music volume to our liking, and the entire staff was just so wonderful all around. Will absolutely be back!!“

“Original cocktails in an original setting. Very good service, very good drinks that you won't find everywhere (their own touch on the classics too), good ingredients and bottles behind the bar. Pick your atmosphere: you can sit a the counter where it's more like a speakeasy, or at a table in the bustling bar, or in the lobby area of the apartment building where it's more like a quieter lounge. My favorite bar in uptown.“

“Free hot dogs at midnight. Cool vibe“

“Such a great place! A must try restaurant!“

“Friendly staff, great place to be and the chips and salsa are so good!!!!“

“So much more than pizza. The food is excellent. The pizza is like what you have in Italy. Highly recommend.“

“Love this place. Tho this is new - here's to 30% being the new 15%. Really?? Seems pretty greedy. Maybe because of the conversion away from cash and the bartenders have a bigger tax bill? Or, um, maybe just off the rails? Or I'm a jerk for thinking $5 for 2 drinks and a bag of chips is good.“

“Stopped in for a weekend afternoon top off before dinner (hey that's a thing in my world). Got the vegan cheese nachos and I'm a cheese guy and would have gladly eaten a second platter of these. Fish taco was quite tasty (ranked over the Al pastor). Cute patio off the side street. Friendly service. Good experience all around.“

“Excellent food! We really liked it.“

“Visited this spot on my vacation to Chicago, and wasn’t disappointed. It was such a vibe, I had to do it twice. The drinks are strong, the food is good, and the music is even better. I love love love burgers, and this was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had.“

“Thank you for hosting Open Mic night. Wonderful experience. We’ll be back.“

“Dope. Needed 25 characters for Facebook to post the review. Also the bartender was a super nice guy.“

“Thank you for always hosting our group from SC school. All the parents love eating there and the service is just incredible. You always make the parent s na d kids feel special and we all just relax and have the bets times. The pizzas and salads are especially outstanding, just an amazing restaurant! Thanks for such a great place to spend time with family and friends!“

“Stopped by after a performance at the Stan Mansion. Very cozy and friendly. Wished they had some beer on draft but they have an extensive list of bottles and cans, many unique or hard to find. Clean men's room too. Patrons were quiet and respectful of everybody. Will go back.“

“Stopped in for lunch. The salads were excellent, gumbo delicious, and the corn bread is out-if-this-world amazing!“

“Great outdoor spot, great drinks...fun!“

“Cole's is the quintessential Logan Square neighborhood bar. Owners Dustin and Morgan cultivate a warm, friendly and welcoming environment. Cole's is a nexus of activity; there's almost always a live event going on, from comedy open-mic to punk shows. For pool players, they have a pristine, newly re-felted free table. Affordable drinks, excellent draft cocktails, affable staff. Love Cole's.“

“Adorn was an exquisite dining experience with flavors and textures that kept my wife any filled with pleasure during the experience. Even with our vegetarian preferences, we had a fine dining experience that we will certainly repeat on our next visit when we want to try the chef Richie Farina's individualized tasting menu. Thank you for the amazing food and service.“

“Wow, wow! New favorite spot in Chicago. If you have the chance to eat at Lady May, don’t miss it. The ambiance was outstanding, our group of six was well cared for the moment we walked in, and the food was *divine*! The chef is making magic in the kitchen: food is uniquely southern and really creative, with an emphasis on regional sourcing, and big portion sizes! Highly recommend the shrimp and grits, grouper, Mac n cheese and hush puppies. The fried ice cream dessert is outstanding. Can’t wait to return!“

“Excellent food and magnificent service!!!!“