50 Best Cocktail Bars near Oak Park

“Great Drinks and Amazing Atmosphere. Our go to spot!“

“Delightful food choices that are always tasty“

“Customer service is great. I had the roasted chicken and tamales. There were pieces of corn in every bite of the tamale, and the chicken was moist. Do not forget to try a margarita.“

“I loved this place! The Cinnamon Roll Waffles and the Ham and Cheese Omelette were absolutely amazing! The staff was great as well. I will definitely go back when I'm in town again.“

“Great music and relaxing. Really nice“

“My family and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the service.“

“Foodie and gals it’s are addictive. Warning!! 💕💕💕💕“

“I brought my mom here for her 85th birthday. The staff were so kind, friendly and knowledgeable. The drinks were delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the bartender was awesome. They all were also very helpful and accommodating with my mom, as she is in a wheelchair. She was so happy when we left and said it was great way to celebrate her birthday.“

“Great food and interesting menu to say the least. 10/10 would eat and drink again!“

“This place is the coolest bar I have been to in a long time, hip and fun but not pretentious. They paid attention to every detail when building and designing. The white marbel bar has clean lines and looks fresh. All of the hardware finishes look sharp and clean. The patio is large and inviting with a fire place and plenty of tables to sit at. The drink menu is creative and refreshing and the staff is kind and welcoming. I cannot say enough good things about this gem of a bar. I am excited to hang out this fall on the patio by the fireplace with good drink in My hand.“

“Adoro l'arredamento vintage. I tarocchi sono divertenti.“

“I love the diversity of the people who come here. Just an amazing atmosphere of unique individuals that bring so much to the place whenever I'm here. And some of the best bartenders in the city!“

“I really appreciate the owner reaching out after my initial experience. Although it was disappointing at the time, they went out of their way to make arrangements for us, including offering a table and drinks to ensure we had a better experience. It means a lot when a business takes accountability and genuinely works to make things right. I’m looking forward to coming back and giving it another try.“

“It’s the best. Great Bartenders and excellent cocktails“

“Absolutely delicious!! Can't wait to come back“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“Awesome place! Their happy hour menu is fantastic but the normal menu is also very reasonable. Love seeing highballs getting the spotlight. Staff was friendly and attentive.
I don't usually eat when I'm out drinking but the burger was so well reviewed I had to try it and was not disappointed.“

“Impeccable service. Friendly staff. Delicious gin“

“I chose this place at random to celebrate my 13 year anniversary. The bartender made sure that I come back to celebrate and just to hang out as a regular. We were taken care of, without being hovered over, and his kindness made the night that much more memorable. I wish I caught his name, but dude with the hat behind the bar on 11/15, thank you! 🤟🏽“

“Ever-changing menu of unique cocktails that are always complex, inventive, and well-balanced. That carries over into their non-alcoholic options as well, which includes coffee and tea lattes and alcohol-free cocktails. Super chill and comfy space to work during the day or have an intimate drink with friends at night.“

“I had a fun evening at the Meadowlark. A cute spot for a date with tasty cocktails.

Perhaps much more importantly, I had feedback for the Meadowlark that was received and taken very seriously by the management team. They reached out directly to me as a follow-up. I appreciated their communication and willingness to hear my concerns. That really sets them apart as a business who cares and want to be integrated within the community.“

“Great vibe, great staff, well made and designed cocktails 🍸“

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“Have you ever gone into a restaurant with a group of people and just asked the server to take care of you? We did, and Noah did not disappoint! The hospitality was warm and welcoming, the drinks were perfect, we definitely recommend the spicy marg or the PS I kinda like you. For food we can’t recommend the burger enough we also loved the duck fried rice and definitely get the tiger fries!! 10/10 we’ll be back!“

“We had a lovely dinner at Rose Mary last night and it was the most fabulous meal that we have had in some time. Amazing service, beautiful venue and the food was just so good. Simple but very complex; rustic but refined. And the service was impeccable. What a glorious end to our experience in Chicago!! Very highly recommend it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“Been here several times, always a blast and great drinks. Last visit was weird. Kinda stuffy. Bartender was uninterested and ok with letting customers wait along time before taking order. I hope things are not changing.“

“I am late writing my review but I had to write it !! I visited provare chicago On july 8th !! From start to finish this restaurant gets 5 starts . The decor was nice and set a perfect atmosphere for a great night . We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated within 5 minutes of being there . Once seated the wait staff began their introduction's on drinks and popular menu item's. After my party ordered drinks and appetizers a gentleman came over (not sure if he was the manager) and introduce himself and made sure we were having a great experience. Appetizers were amazing!! We couldn't wait for dinner!! Our entrées we just as good if not better ! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! When we didn't think the night could get even better the entire wait staff and the gentleman that came over before stopped and recognized my friend for her birthday and brought over a birthday surprise!! I live 307 miles and this place was definitely worth the drive !!!“

“My visit to Cara Cara Club was great! Between two of us we had 6 different cocktails, they were all delicious, my favorite was the Baccanalia. Didn’t have much of an appetite so I can’t say anything about the food other than it looked and smelt amazing. The vibes were great with the music and the disco balls. I’m looking forward to returning.“

“We were in town for NYE and settled in the Whiskey Girl Tavern to bring in the New Year as there was a Moulin Rouge show included! When we went to buy the tickets, the highest package ticket was the only one available for $30 but it was never explicit what that entailed. When we got there, we were able to get a table. Live singer and guitarist were great. Loved loved loved to see the LGBT community in a safe, authentic, expressive environment. Glad we were able to enjoy our drinks and a bite to eat before the show. We ordered the white pizza, I don’t think that is what we got. It seemed like any other cheese pizza. It was okay but wouldn’t order again. We were very much looking forward to the burlesque show but to be honest it was just alright. DJ was pretty good, just wished the show was actually a show. We could barely see or hear anything from a table with what should have been clear sight. Overall, the NYE experience was just okay but we want to come back and give it a second chance to catch a game next time we’re in town.“

“Very nice and friendly bartenders. They are very good at making any kind of drinks.“

“Absolutely a 10/10 meal AND experience! The chefs omakase coursed meal was incredible. The chef walked us through each dish that somehow was even more delectable than the last. Cocktails were wonderful and the matcha sandwich for dessert is a must!“

“Always amazing cocktails! We are big fans.“

“Lovely place for a cocktail, conversation and live music. Lots of seating options so you can get as close or far to the music as you’d like. Bartenders do a great job creating original craft cocktails with seasonal options. Service was exceptional“

“Like a flash back to the 70’s, before I could hold a cocktail but fancied doing so.....“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“I reserved their private room for my wife’s birthday party and the entire party raved about it! The food and drinks were excellent and the staff is very kind, accommodating, and provided excellent service. If you’re looking for a place for a great party, highly recommend them!“

“You won’t ever get a watered down drink from Take Flight!

My wife and I have had tons of mini-dates here (I suggest Village Inn Pizza next door), we’ve shown up for game nights, and on weeknights I’ve gone solo just to have a few drink and get some work done too.

Whatever the occasion, if you’re looking for quality drinks and a comfortable place to sit for a while, this is it!

Also, you should order their pretzels.“

“I was lowkey nervous about writing this review because I know this place is already popular… and part of me wants to keep it a secret.

But Valedor is easily a 10/10.

From the moment you walk in, everything just clicks — the atmosphere, the door host, the staff, and the overall level of service. It’s one of those places where you can tell the team takes pride in the experience they create.

What I really like is how versatile the space feels. It works for a birthday celebration, dinner date, or even an after-work happy hour. No matter the occasion, it fits.

If you’re thinking about checking it out, make the trip. You won’t regret it.“

“Had a great birthday dinner here. The staff went above and beyond to make it special including helping pull off a surprise floral arrangement. The food was incredible and we are still talking about the pork, steak and salsa matcha. We will absolutely be back. Thank you Samantha and team.“

“Food are great And good drinks too“

“Went for the Womens Month/International womens day pop up. We knew going into it, that the food would be gluten-free vegan. Not our usual fair but we'll roll with it. There wasn't a menu to at least see what was coming and I wish there was. The first plate of kinda sandwiches was pretty good. The middle tier wasn't great. I tried them all but I'm just not a fan of nut cheese. Neither of us could eat them. They just weren't good. The desserts however were great! The ambiance and decor of the place is top level beauty. There was live acoustic music behind us that worked with it.“

“Delicious cocktails:) I will definitely go back!“

“Favorite bar in Avondale!!“

“Friendly-yet-professional staff, delicious cocktails, and the food is always outstanding!“

“Amazing experience! The food was great…best steak that I’ve ever had!“

“White Sox Bar!!!!!!!!😂!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! N n n n n n“

“Just that you will have an awesome time!“

“Great staff and every thing we ordered was absolutely fantastic.“

“Love the low key environment and drinks was 🔥🔥“

“10/10 experience with Eddie! Had a birthday event for some friends and he was super helpful and accommodating! Definitely would recommend this place! Can’t wait to come back!“