Whiskey Bars in Chicago, IL

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“Great, fun cocktail class!!“

“Cozy neighbor bar experience. A very nice draft beer selection. Wednesday’s are 1/2 off wine bottles.“

“Stopped by for happy hour and spent about $30 on a spicy margarita and a pepperoni pizza. The margarita had a nice kick, and the pizza was solid—crispy crust, gooey cheese. The vibe was chill, and the staff was friendly. They've got pool tables and TVs for sports, making it a great spot to hang out. Only reason it's not 5 stars is the wait for food was a bit longer than expected. Overall, a solid neighborhood spot.“

“Whenever I rarely go out to ramen restaurants, I end up getting full and finishing my meal. Yet, this restaurant made my expectations skyrocket. The chicken ramen had various flavors while the broth had a bit of spice to it (no problem for me honestly). The spicy szechuan wings were unrelated to the average spicy wings. They were genuinely spicy from the tip of your tongue to mouth. The chicken and vegetable gyoza tasted good but the accompanying sauce clashed with it. At the end of it, there was a QR code to either pay the bill in full or spilt it. Would recommend and will bring my friend from Virginia here.“

“Hit up Rebel & Rye on Grand Ave and left super impressed. Popped a Cherry Bark Old Fashioned and a Cucumber Collins—ended up around $26 for two killer cocktails. Bartenders were friendly and knew their stuff, had that cozy rustic‑bar vibe with big TVs and a hidden back patio. Free popcorn on deck, bring‑your‑own‑food is a bonus. Chill spot to unwind.“

“Food was awesome, service... Ehhh“

“A fun place for groups and couples and friends and work groups. Lots of fun drinks and inside and outside seating and lots of appetizers and food. But the food isn’t great. The jalapeño nachos have too much jalapeño and little cheese and little salsa tomato. Drinks are good… food okay. Beautiful ambiance and modern look. Fun fun fun. Great for corporate events.“

“Love this spot. Always a great time and great staff“

“Stopped by Bub’s in Chicago and wow — the food was incredible! The grits and brisket were out of this world — rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell they put love into their food. Great vibes, friendly service, and a meal that seriously hit the spot. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Bourbon on Division is the heart of Division Street. Beyond its gruff exterior (metaphorically), it boasts some of the most eclectic variety of live music and amazing DJ's in all of Chicago. I've met some of the best people in my life there. Management all the way down to security create a fun safe environment. Also 5 stars for the bartending tonight on Emo night. Chris and Krue were great!“

“Wonderful evening! We had an amazing dinner & dessert with attentive service with care.“

“Excelente servicio y atención y todo está de 10 súper recomendado 👏🏼✨“

“Ordered breakfast one morning and brunch the next. It was convenient being connected to the hotel I was staying at. For breakfast I ordered the steak and eggs and brunch I ordered the eggs in a basket breakfast sandwich and truffle fries. The breakfast sandwich was phenomenal, hot sauce made it even better. Crispy sourdough, aromatic meat and a sunny side up egg, peaking out of the top of the sandwich. The steak was a ny strip, nothing very special. The chimichurri however was delicious. Definitely a creamier chimichuri as opposed to the “herbs floating in oil” I’m used to but still good. The real star of the show was the truffle fries. Crispy shoestring fries with amazing roasted garlic aioli. My only complaint is the potato wedges that come with almost every meal. Both times I ate there they were greasy and the big chunks were undercooked and hard in the middle. The roasted garlic aioli was the savor for the potato wedges tho. Service was good, food came out pretty fast and everything but the potato wedges kept pretty well in the Togo containers. They also had nice quality disposable napkins with the plastic utensils wrapped in them.“

“Small, cozy space with beautiful drinks. Very nice staff.“

“Nice place, nice people. It's a bar but they have pizzas which I will request to be less well done next time as I like my food closer to the raw side.... They also have the polish zapiekanki which I did not try.... Some of the karaoke singers were really good. Looks like it's not just regulars here which surprised me.“

“Great drinks, food, fun.“

“Stopped in to order around 12:30pm on a Sunday, and it was literally empty, but we went in anyways. We ordered an appetizer of loaded fries with a side of spicy corn. We split the appetizer between three people because it was a good serving size and easily finished it in less than fifteen minutes (their loaded fries are so good!)
The employee working was very polite and helpful, and had our orders out within twenty minutes. Would definitely recommend to those visiting Navy Pier!“

“Ness is hands-down one of the best bartenders I’ve ever had! Not only does he make amazing drinks, but he’s also incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely fun to talk to. He has a great memory and always makes you feel welcome, whether it’s your first time there or your tenth. You can tell he takes pride in what he does, and it shows in the quality of service and the vibe he helps create behind the bar. Highly recommend grabbing a drink with Ness if you get the chance. He’s the kind of bartender that makes your night better.“