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Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

1. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 196 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Grenades of High Life, an amazing back bar and one of the most knowledgeable bar staff in Chicago. Mike, Freddie and Sterling will guide you through the delicious world of booze.

The Drawing Room is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

2. The Drawing Room

937 N Rush St (at E Walton Pl), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Streeterville · 78 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: This place is a must if you are in Chicago.

The Aviary is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

3. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 175 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Pick one, they're all delicious. The Chartreuse cocktail is delicious but the presentation for the Oolong is jaw droopingly cool.

Mercadito is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

4. Mercadito

8.1
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 247 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Have Paul, Brenda or Danny make you a margarita upstairs. Then head down to Double A to visit Scott & Jay for some tasty libations.

Henri is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

5. Henri

18 S Michigan Ave (at E. Madison St.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · The Loop · 36 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Clint Rogers works his magic behind the bar here. Try the "5-7" cocktail featuring Moon Mountain.

SmallBar is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

6. SmallBar

2049 W Division St (btwn Hoyne Ave. & Damen Ave.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ukrainian Village · 63 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Craig Hiljus is taking his talents from The Exchange to Small Bar. Check out the new craft cocktail menu that just debuted. The "Jam" featuring Moon Mountain and "The Fritter" are 2 of my favorites.

Sepia is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

7. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 64 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Mr. Pearson serves up some perfectly balanced creations at this gem. True classic cocktails.

Blackbird is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

8. Blackbird

619 W Randolph St (at N Desplaines St.), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 127 tips and reviews
Duchamp is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

9. Duchamp

2118 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 18 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: Great spot! Food, cocktails and service never disappoint!

Blue 13 is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

10. Blue 13

416 W Ontario St, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · River North · 17 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: If you have not been here you are doing yourself a disservice.

Bar Deville is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

11. Bar Deville

701 N Damen Ave (at W Huron St), Chicago, IL
Bar · West Town · 67 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Mersch: The bartenders "are" always right.

The Barrelhouse Flat is one of Must-visit Cocktails Bars in Chicago.

12. The Barrelhouse Flat

2624 N Lincoln Ave (at W Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Lincoln Park · 90 tips and reviews