Ward Eight

629 W Howard St, Evanston
(847) 420-7353

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Ed Do

Fantastic place. Very cozy. Great service. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zsombor Koman

Went here at 9pm on Friday and it was closed. Like what?!

Charles Cowdery

Every neighborhood should have a neighborhood bar this good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Sanchez

Come here with coworkers pretty often and let me just say I recommend this place to everyone!! The bartenders know what they’re talking about, the drinks never disappoint. Food is also phenomenal!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicholas Odette

Perfectly crafted classic cocktails by generous bar staff. Will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Jon Engel

Great bar with good food and amazing drinks. Staff is super friendly. Runs a little pricey but more than worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Wambach

Such a friendly staff and environment. The cocktails were great and I was really impressed with the spirit collection. They even had my favorite scotch of all time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Antonia Asimis

Lovely cocktail bar with an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. I especially enjoyed the Baton Rouge along with a few other classic cocktails—each one expertly crafted. The staff is warm and attentive, and the overall vibe is perfect for a relaxed evening out. Highly recommend for fans of timeless drinks and cozy settings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andy Gershenzon

Wow. These are people who care about what they do: making great cocktails.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jared Windler

Great cocktails and super helpful service- they can and will make anything for you. I only had the fries but they were amazing. Very cool and breezy inside.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ryan Bennett

Really tasty drinks and good atmosphere! I was there on a Thursday and they had a live band playing, kind of a jazzy style. I'd highly recommend.

Aron Truss

Proprietor Jeremy is the star of this Evanston gem. The drinks are superb—if you’re a spirits aficionado, and don’t like trendy drinks for the sake of trendy drinks—Ward Eight is your antidote. Their Negronis are 100/100, and their whiskey selection has always been dreamy.

Bar snacks are reliably delicious and very fresh. As a gluten free eater—I have always found their menu full of things that are easy to adapt or just enjoy as-are.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Maxx Sawyer

Jeremy has created a very special place! Great service, drinks, food and lots of good vibes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Shih

Solid, nice bar with a classy vibe on Howard Street. Good drinks although the food was only so so. I dig the dark, laid back vibe. It's never been too frenetic or crowded when I've gone. Overall a nice place to visit for a casual date night or night out with friends!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Dylan Gerhart

The best version of the classic cocktail bar. Seriously one of a kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: From the Bar

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