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Delilah's

Whisky Bar and Dive Bar$$$$

North Side, Chicago

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Delilah's

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Ranked #1 for bourbon in Chicago
The folks at Eater and Time Out Chicago like this place. Would you agree?
"Delilah’s is one of “the great whisky bars of the world.”"(4 Tips)
"My favorite bar in Chicago."(3 Tips)
"Might be the best whiskey and bourbon selection in the city"(12 Tips)
"Great punk bar for the chill kids."(2 Tips)

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orbaddictMay 28, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Funhouse pinball located upstairs! In excellent working condition too. Donkey Kong in the stairwell, $.50 per play.
Time Out ChicagoMay 29, 2012
Great, eclectic DJ lineup, better whiskey selection. -FS Read more
Brittany NicoleAugust 30, 2014
If you want a good whiskey selection, come here
reza setiawan رضا ستياوانOctober 24, 2010
If whiskey is you thing, this is the perfect place! Cheers
Indra VegasNovember 13, 2013
If you are lucky enough to get seat at the Bar please don't move
Nora BensonNovember 29, 2015
Cheap drinks and great whiskey specials
Aaron PMarch 9, 2010
The best whiskey bar in the city. The selection is unparalleled, especially in conjunction with the atmosphere.
PLATZNovember 25, 2011
Been here 100+ times
When you're at Delilahs, you're treated like family. The best juke box in the world, too!
Laura FrenchJune 2, 2011
Cheap beer and shots while rock music is blasting, great bar staff. Read more
J.D.March 27, 2011
Large 20+ absinthe selection in addition to all the great whisky.
Kate SchafferNovember 25, 2014
Best place for whiskey in Chicago.
Aaron BerlinOctober 14, 2016
Whiskey, atmosphere
Leah NowakDecember 9, 2013
A damn good time! Never ran into a more friendly crowd.
Eric WeisOctober 13, 2013
Mile O'connel is a chump !!! Jk great effen bartender and best lead man in Punk !
Nick GDecember 3, 2011
Does it make sense to have private parties book the entire upstairs until 12::30pm on a Friday night? No, no it does not. Otherwise, stay upstairs. Usually less crowded.
Casey BakerOctober 27, 2013
Cassandra was a lovely waitress tip her well!
Robert LaRocheJune 14, 2011
Check out the High West Rendezvous Rye. Do it. Do it.
Adam SegerSeptember 9, 2011
Jaegger is for kids. Try a chilled shot of locally-made 70 Proof hum, The World's Most Unique Rum.
Carolina MadridFebruary 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
13th anniversary bourbon is my jam!
Kaila MazzyDecember 28, 2016
Great punk bar for the chill kids.
@KayeNWAugust 23, 2013
I can't come to Chicago and not hit this place. Delilah's is in my top five.
ManbqueMarch 21, 2011
One of the best whiskey bars in the US. So order one.
Deejay BobolaiDecember 24, 2011
Walked into this bar randomly. Really cool atmosphere and people!
Shanna GDDecember 22, 2009
Go on Sam Cooke/Otis Redding night. Found this place by accident and would love to go more often!
World Whisky Day™January 13, 2012
one of the greatest whisky bars in the world!
Mark OwensJuly 26, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Great time great staff...
Rachel BakerSeptember 29, 2012
Bring your quarters for the Donkey Kong game
Phil MontwillMarch 24, 2013
Perfect location to see naked green women on the walls
MazdaDecember 6, 2010
Delilah’s is one of “the great whisky bars of the world.” - Whiskey Magazine
Erica McKeehenDecember 2, 2012
Been here 10+ times
In the autumn, they have an astounding list of pumpkin beers.
Bri SmiSeptember 21, 2010
Been here 50+ times
Try a bag of Gunslinger beef jerky! Locally made deliciousness.
David BermanApril 5, 2013
No longer has the absinthe equipment. They now just serve it on ice.
Déia CristinaAugust 12, 2015
Cheap beer and good music
Ernest WilkinsFebruary 18, 2010
Go upstairs and beat someone in pool, then make them buy you a shot of Old Grand-dad. Or 3.
MbJuly 19, 2010
Great selection. From Philips Union Vanilla, Makers 46, Bowmore Darkest to Strathisla 1960. Read more
Michele KrampSeptember 29, 2013
It's a dive bar. Awesome!!!
Robert NakamaSeptember 21, 2019
Can’t bb @ml mm Mon
DjAbacusApril 13, 2013
One of my favorite places ever
LoriSeptember 23, 2012
Bloody Mary's are amazing!
Michael RoytmanSeptember 7, 2016
Mint Julep
Tom BrandtJuly 29, 2012
Thank you, Mike Miller for Delilah's.
Adam PummApril 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Watch the Buffalo Bills here, just don't wear the opposing team's gear
Jerrod WagnerMay 26, 2012
Come here to cheer on the bills and sabres
Rebecca -July 27, 2010
Cookie is the shit! Tip him well! ;)
Matt Spudart MaldreJuly 13, 2012
Play pinball: AC/DC
Eric StricklinDecember 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Bills win great day
Stevie ShotsNovember 25, 2010
Greatest bar in the city.
Kathryn JillApril 16, 2014
Hole in the wall
Mimi BJuly 1, 2011
It's an underground vampire bar...team Edward
Jason RudolphMay 17, 2010
Best Rock Bar in Chicago.

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