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Bars in Chicago

Bars, pubs and lounges people rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Bars, pubs, breweries and lounges with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Gus' Sip & Dip4.9· 2.3kBar · River North

    1. Gus' Sip & Dip

    Lively bar with inventive cocktails, shareable bites, bar games, and rotating drink specials.
  2. Hopleaf4.7· 3.8kPub · Andersonville

    2. Hopleaf

    Cozy historic gastropub with an extensive Belgian beer list and comforting fare.
  3. Puttery4.7· 2.5kBar · Fulton Market District

    3. Puttery

    Boutique mini golf with craft cocktails and event-ready, playful social atmosphere.
  4. Gaslight4.7· 1.6kBar · Park West

    4. Gaslight

    Cozy Lincoln Park bar with craft cocktails, live music, and a lively crowd.
  5. Scofflaw4.7· 1.5kBar · Palmer Square

    5. Scofflaw

    Trendy cocktail bar with inventive drinks, intimate vibe, and lively social scene.
  6. Delilah's4.7· 1.1kBar · Wrightwood Neighbors

    6. Delilah's

    Cozy neighborhood bar with creative cocktails, craft beer, and lively music nights.
  7. Rogers Park Social4.7· 1.1kBar · Glenwood Arts District

    7. Rogers Park Social

    Lively neighborhood lounge with creative cocktails, bar games, and a social atmosphere.
  8. Sleeping Village4.7· 1.0kBar · Wacławowo

    8. Sleeping Village

    Lively intimate concert-bar with craft cocktails and regular live performances.
  9. Three Dots and a Dash4.6· 7.7kCocktail bar · River North

    9. Three Dots and a Dash

    Lively tiki cocktail bar with creative rum drinks and theatrical presentations.
  10. Long Room Chicago4.7· 742Bar · Graceland West

    10. Long Room Chicago

    Cozy, lively spot for craft cocktails, great coffee, and shareable plates.
  11. Flight Club Chicago4.6· 1.8kCocktail bar · Theatre District

    11. Flight Club Chicago

    Lively social darts bar with inventive cocktails, sharable plates, and interactive games.
  12. Rossi's4.6· 1.2kBar · River North

    12. Rossi's

    Lively neighborhood bar with great cocktails, sports viewing, and rotating specials.
  13. TRUCE4.9· 194Cocktail bar · Bucktown

    13. TRUCE

    Trendy coffee-to-cocktail spot — specialty espresso, creative cocktails, relaxed atmosphere.
  14. The Franklin Room4.6· 1.1kBar · River North

    14. The Franklin Room

    Upscale cocktail bar and New American seafood—craft drinks, refined small plates.
  15. Kasey's Tavern4.6· 1.0kPub · Printer's Row

    15. Kasey's Tavern

    Lively casual pub with great beer, cocktails, sports viewing, and hearty bar bites.
  16. The Aberdeen Tap4.6· 1.0kBar · Fulton Market District

    16. The Aberdeen Tap

    Casual neighborhood tap with craft beers, hearty pub fare and lively sports viewing.
  17. Old Town Ale House4.6· 855Bar · Old Town

    17. Old Town Ale House

    Lively historic bar with great beer, pub fare, sports viewing, and bar games.
  18. Drawing Room4.7· 366Bar · Jewelers Row

    18. Drawing Room

    Cozy upscale lounge with crafted cocktails, fireplace, and intimate conversation-friendly vibe.

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