Top rated Cocktail bars in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Cocktail bars in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 208 places from Cocktail bar category.

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Buzzed By ZEA - Salon & Bar

Beauty salon

4.90 (131 reviews)

Hexe Coffee Co.

Cafe

Chill coffee shop with a patio brewing specialty coffee, plus cocktails, sandwiches & pastries.

4.80 (690 reviews)

Community Tavern

Restaurant

An elevated American menu from a husband-&-wife team served in a narrow, elegant space.

$$$ $

4.80 (668 reviews)

Moti - Lincoln Park

Restaurant

Straightforward, relaxed restaurant dishing up Nepalese dishes & pizzas with a twist.

$$ $$

4.80 (546 reviews)

The Wolfhound Bar and Kitchen

Bar & grill

👍👍 I’ve been in here too many times to count and each time the food and drinks are amazing! Highly recommend the pizza, chicken sandwich, and their amaretto sours 👍 also can’t beat the full Irish breakfast and the fresh bakery items on the weekends!

4.80 (208 reviews)

The Hi-Lo

Cocktail bar

👍👍 I met Nick when he was a EZ Inn and I was a weekday regular. So excited for him to start his own place. Love this block of California ave- so eclectic and vibrant. The interior of Hi-Lo is simple, elegant and understated. The lighting is moody and I had such a romantic date night. That said, I don’t...

4.80 (180 reviews)

Rhine Hall Distillery

Bar

Family-run apple brandy distillery with an industrial-chic setup for tastings, cocktails & bottles.

$$ $$

4.80 (123 reviews)

Osteria Langhe

Italian restaurant

Italian joint serving seasonal Piemontese fare in casual digs with bare woods tables & a rustic bar.

$$$ $

4.70 (584 reviews)

Matisse Tavern & Grill

Gastropub

Bar & grill with globally influenced pub grub in a space with TVs, a fireplace & an outdoor patio.

$$ $$

4.70 (569 reviews)

Ella Elli

Restaurant

Italian-Mediterranean sharing plates & classic cocktails in swanky digs with lounge & booth seating.

$$$ $

4.70 (526 reviews)

Matchbox Bar

Bar

Hip corner bar in a vintage building serving premium cocktails in a narrow, intimate space.

$$ $$

4.70 (478 reviews)

Bonus Round Game Cafe

Cafe

Coffee, beer & wine are offered with light fare in a funky setting with 300 board games available.

$ $$$

4.70 (430 reviews)

Marty's

Cocktail bar

Chic, low-lit lounge serving classic cocktails amid Toulouse-Lautrec-inspired decor.

$$ $$

4.70 (426 reviews)

mfk. Restaurant

Spanish restaurant

Seafood-focused eatery for rare & global fish dishes in a cozy, seaside-inspired space with a bar.

$$ $$

4.70 (342 reviews)

Vol. 39

Lounge

Hotel lobby lounge featuring bar-cart service & small plates in posh digs with law books & sofas.

$$$ $

4.70 (304 reviews)

Archie's Iowa Rockwell Tavern

Bar

This longtime neighborhood watering hole with funky decor offers board games, free pool & a jukebox.

$ $$$

4.70 (299 reviews)

Drawing Room

Lounge

Ornate hangout offering American fare, coffee & cocktails at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.

$$ $$

4.70 (284 reviews)

Nine Bar

Cocktail bar

👍👍 The only speakeasy in Chinatown (as of June 2022). It's beautifully designed inside. Their drinks are Asian inspired, quite strong, and not too sweet. We went during their soft opening so the menu was limited. We tried all 4 cocktails on the menu and all were good. I liked the paradise lost the most...

$$ $$

4.70 (269 reviews)

The Welcome Back Lounge

Restaurant

Lively, retro-style restaurant/bar offering comfort food & bottomless weekend brunch, plus a patio.

4.70 (249 reviews)

Elixir Lounge

Cocktail bar

Classic & modern craft cocktails are hand-shaken in this small, stylish lounge with low lighting.

$$ $$

4.70 (179 reviews)

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Top rated Cocktail bars in Chicago, United States