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The Best Cocktail Bars in Chicago

The top rated Cocktail Bars in Chicago, based on over 80 million ratings on Beli

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Photo of inside from The Alderman
Photo Credit: @priyadesh
Photo of inside from The Alderman
Photo Credit: @priyadesh

Updated Oct 9, 2025

Chicago is home to some incredible cocktail bars—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

Chicago is home to some incredible cocktail bars—and these are the best of the best. See what came out on top and which of your favorites made the list.

  1. 1. Kumiko

    1. Kumiko

    $$$$ | Cocktail Bar, Japanese

    Good for: Cocktails, Date Night, Atmosphere

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    Photo of CLOUD HOPPER Chiyonosono Rice Shōchū, Fidencio 'Clasico' Mezcal, Seasonal Fruit, Green Cardamom, Oat Milk, Yakult and Lemon from Kumiko
    Photo Credit: @haileynathalya

  2. 2. The Meadowlark

    2. The Meadowlark

    $$$ | Cocktail Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Atmosphere, Speakeasy

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    Photo of Dragged Through the Garden from The Meadowlark
    Photo Credit: @abidabroad

  3. 3. The Office

    3. The Office

    $$$$ | Cocktail Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Atmosphere, Speakeasy

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    Photo of Tonkatsu from The Office
    Photo Credit: @inae

  4. 4. The Aviary

    4. The Aviary

    $$$$ | American, Cocktail Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Date Night, Atmosphere

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    Photo of Cocktail from The Aviary
    Photo Credit: @sophinchicago

  5. 5. The Alderman

    5. The Alderman

    $$$ | Cocktail Bar, Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Atmosphere, Speakeasy

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    Photo of inside from The Alderman
    Photo Credit: @priyadesh

  6. 6. After Chicago

    6. After Chicago

    $$$$ | Cocktail Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Atmosphere, Date Night

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    Photo of purple highball from After Chicago
    Photo Credit: @rachelsycha

  7. 7. Best Intentions

    7. Best Intentions

    $$ | Cocktail Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Outdoor Seating, Atmosphere

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    Photo of Horchata margarita from Best Intentions
    Photo Credit: @monat2

  8. 8. The Hi-Lo

    8. The Hi-Lo

    $$ | Bar

    Good for: Cocktails, Outdoor Seating, Atmosphere

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    Photo of Espresso martini from The Hi-Lo
    Photo Credit: @hurricaneriles

  9. 9. Consignment Lounge

    9. Consignment Lounge

    $$ | Bar

    Good for: Atmosphere, Cocktails, Date Night

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    Photo of Honored Guest Mocktail - early grey tea, guava, lemon, coconut water, nutmeg from Consignment Lounge
    Photo Credit: @kuntyvegan

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