There has been a resurgence of great cocktails being made in this city and it’s amazing.
01
Travelle
Remarkably well done work. Incredibly thoughtful cocktails done expertly. The depth of though put into each drink is quite extraordinary, and frankly fun. I adore this place and would follow the head bartender Slava anywhere he works.
http://www.travellechicago.com/bar/
Location: 2nd floor The Langham, 330 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
02
Violet Hour
Fantastic cocktails catering to a wide range of favor profiles. The list is extensive and it was a great joy to sit at the bar trying a dozen or so of them. The bar is posh and comfortable. Some of the largest barstools I have seen. Drinks do tend to take a while, but they are well crafted and well worth the wait.
Location: 1520 North Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
03
Three Dots and a Dash
There are several quality tiki bars in Chicago and this one is the best. The entrance is hidden in a alley. It can be pretty hard to find, but ask someone near by it is pretty well known.
http://www.threedotschicago.com
Location: 435 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654
04
Aviary
Pricey? Perhaps. Sadly it was never as good once Craig left. Quality is still high but seems to get go down just a bit everytime I come here. Still, they make a very good cocktail.
Location: 955 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL
Updated: 2020.27.04