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Delilah's

Bar

Bar with more than 300 varieties of whiskey plus movie nights & DJs spinning punk/rock/ska music. People often mention whiskey, selection, great, Delilah', good, dive, bartender, music, time,


Address

2771 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Website

www.delilahschicago.com

Contact

+1 773-472-2771

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (985 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 am
  • Sunday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Monday: 4 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: whiskey (15) selection (11) great (10) Delilah' (8) good (7) dive (6) bartender (6) music (6) time (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Steven H. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking for a late night dive bar, that offers premium bourbon? This is the place, they offer high end burning such as Papi. The bartender was great but it was a dive bar and it showed it in appearance. This place was truly a gem, from the eclectic music selections to the high end bourbons. Awesomeness!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma T. 5 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    I love this bar! An incredible selection of whiskey (which was why I was there) including ones specially picked for the bar. The atmosphere is great as well. I went on my own and the other customers were really friendly and chatty. The barman was amazing! Helped me with my choices, kept topping up my water, and let me sniff the contents of a few of the bottles I didn't get to try, lol. Will definitely be back when I'm next in Chicago!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany B. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite bars that I always bring my friends to when trying new places. Drinks are amazing and the bartenders are phenomenal. Music selection is great as well and then they have an upstairs that is pretty rocking. Delilah's is always a win! They also have an AMAZING whiskey collection.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Byron S. 1 year ago on Google
    What a diamond in the rough. MASSIVE selection of bourbon, whiskey I’ve seen. I was dressed in a 3-piece suit… in a PUNK BAR. I was a bit nervous at first but the staff and patrons were friendly and welcoming. The bartender Mike was friendly and took good care of me. The ambience is exactly what you’d expect in a punk bar. Good music, beat up and dark with iconic punk decor. I’ll be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 LETICIA GUIMARAES A. 1 year ago on Google
    Driving down Lincoln and decided I wanted to drink. I wanted to try a bar I had never tired before. Saw Delilah's and decided to stop in. Of course we had to pay for parking but we going parking across the street. Walking in there was only one person working which was the bar tender. We sat at a table but ordered all of our drinks from the bar. We tried a cider that was really good! The ambience was pretty cool. They had cool pics and decor on the wall.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick C. 9 months ago on Google • 1106 reviews
    Great bar! Perfect service, just the right balance between helping select the perfect beer and whiskey and not intimidating. I also felt the timing and attention was good, thanks Ian. Would come back anytime.

  • 5/5 Jasper B. 3 months ago on Google • 177 reviews New
    If you are looking for a Dive Bar, it doesn't get more Dive than Delilah's😆. Once a second floor bathroom leaked and water fell onto the congregants on the 1st floor. However, if you are looking for an edgy alternative to the normal pubs that dot Lincoln Park, Delilahs is a great alternative. Plus the Whiskey selection is second to none.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim M. 7 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Hands down the best whiskey bar, it's a dive bar vibe with a great whiskey selection and no matter who you are or what you look like (definitely wasn't park of the punk bar vibe but it didn'tatter), treated everyone the same and it was an excellent experience, highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Stella W. 8 months ago on Google
    Dang. Wish I could love on this place but the bartender was so salty. Visited on Wed 7/26 around 7:30pm. Reminded us of some of our favorite old So. Austin haunts that don’t exist anymore. SO excited to try some bourbons from their extensive list. The bartender was completely dismissive and uninterested. Meanwhile millennials around us and not a one with a single pour. Perhaps pegged us for taters? But taters tip too. Dude. Sorry we’re not cool enough but you totally ruined what we expected to be our best whiskey stop while visiting Chicago. Find a job you love man!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J Frank (. 10 months ago on Google • 115 reviews
    Ok from the outside you would never know. This place secretly has the largest bourbon selection you could find anywhere!!!! They have all of the known favorite selections. But with a little time you will get to experience things you will never see again. Must go here if you are in Chicago

  • 3/5 Victoria N. 3 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    Quirky hole-in-the-wall dive bar with a huge whiskey selection and interesting wall art in an old building with affordable prices. Appreciate that there are a few games like a pool table on the 2nd floor. Low key but with loud music - mostly rock. Check the event schedule for a more chill or crowded time. BYO Food.

  • 5/5 Sarah D. 4 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    The bartenders over at King of cups told us about Delilah's. This place is for whiskey lovers! my cousin is a big whiskey drinker so the bartenders at King of cops told us to go check out Delilah's, since they are whiskey connoisseurs. This place is super cool. The bartenders know what they're talking about and they make really good drinks. Highly recommend Delilah's!!

  • 5/5 T S. 7 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Mike knows everything about bourbon. Full stop. Tell him what you like and a price range and he will recommend things you may never see again. My favorite was 20-year Barterhouse. Delicious.

  • 5/5 Suhail P. 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Very chill bar to sit down with friends to have drinks, play card games, or play pool! Ideal to end the night if you are someone who likes to chill or start the night because of cheap drinks!

  • 4/5 Jean K. 1 year ago on Google
    If you enjoy an underground atmosphere and punk music Delilah's is a great choice. Always fun, and a great crowd.

  • 5/5 Michael B. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great time here. The vibe was good with a lot of punk rock music playing. The whiskey selection was overwhelming! Fortunately the bartender was a good guide, and curated a selection of nice offerings throughout the night and gave me the story behind each one of them!

  • 5/5 Olivia H. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great time. I like their Monday special ($1 beer, can't find the brand anywhere else. Certainly nothing special but still very drinkable) and their selection of brews on tap is pretty broad.

  • 5/5 Ashleigh M. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely little joint. Have had many great nights here, but the best experience is when we rented out the upstairs for a friend’s going away party. The manager was so incredibly helpful and accommodating as was the bartender - would highly recommend checking out the space if you’re looking for a private party rental!

  • 4/5 Rachael L. 1 year ago on Google
    Gotta like dive bars. Specialty at Delilah's are whiskeys and beers. Try a shot of Crown X-R for $15. A glass of '19 Country Bourbon stout is $25. "High end" dive bar with twinkling colored lights, a disco ball, good music and high top tables with a long bench on one side. Great meet up place. Choose your drink. $3 Schlitz and others on Saturdays. Loud.

  • 5/5 Jason H. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Ian was top shelf along with the spirits. Bar smells like an old bar which I liked. He knew a lot about the whisky and such. They have everything anyone could like. Texas needs a Delilah’s.

  • 5/5 Rae R. 6 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere is amazing and this hidden gem is awesome. If you like whiskey & bourbon this is your place to come. 1000 give or take to choose from

  • 5/5 Brian K. 5 months ago on Google
    10/10 everytime. Probably the best whiskey selection I've ever seen. Hard working and fast staff. I would travel far and wide to come here again.

  • 5/5 1sellout39 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped into this amazing gem of a bar before the bills bears game on christmas eve. Had the best time in the short amount of time we were there we had the luck of meeting the owner who actually was nice enough to let us in even though they were not actually open for the day. We 100% will be back and if you ever have the chance you should stop in especially if you enjoy whiskey and friendly people!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Arcade games
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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