Ward Eight
629 W Howard St, Evanston
(847) 420-7353
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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
Perfectly crafted classic cocktails by generous bar staff. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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
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
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
Wow. These are people who care about what they do: making great cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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
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.
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
Jeremy has created a very special place! Great service, drinks, food and lots of good vibes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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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
The best version of the classic cocktail bar. Seriously one of a kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: From the Bar
The batenders are amazing and knowledgeable. Fun to talk to and every cocktail is always well balanced and delicious. The menu rotates often but they're always hits. The food is also wondeful for a snack or meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for cocktails and drinks, bartenders are very knowledgeable and welcoming!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to grab a cocktail in Evanston. Love the space, seemed like people arrived with friends but intermingled really well. Friendly patron atmosphere. Redhead Bartender here absolutely hated her life, but the man who made our drinks was super into his craft. Cool to see. The chocolate chipped looked great but they were overcooked and kind of hard. Drink selection was good, sipped on a Prosecco and my dad loved his cocktail. Would come back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
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