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The Whistler

The Whistler

Cocktail Bar and Lounge$$$$
Logan Square, Chicago
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    The experts at Chicago magazine and Time Out Chicago recommend this place
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    Nicole W.
    "Movieoke is the best!"(3 Tips)
    LaChelle C.
    "The second saturday of the month BrassTax spins."(3 Tips)
    Nick G.
    "The bearded mixologist is a god among men."(13 Tips)
    Time Out Chicago
    "Order the Rosemary Collins"(4 Tips)
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  • Rejena T.
    Rejena TaylorApril 19, 2013
    This place is amazing! Great drinks. Great music
  • Tony B.
    Tony BanasiakApril 23, 2012
    Arrive early to sit at the bar...this way you can watch the 'mixologists' at work
  • Jordan B.heart icon on user image
    Jordan BrownJune 17, 2016
    Decent small bar with a chill patio space. No ATM tho
  • Melissa M.heart icon on user image
    AMAZING drinks! Great customer service!!!
  • ニコラス D.
    ニコラス DmitriMarch 22, 2013
    Show up before 9 on Slo Mo night. There will be a line.
  • David W.heart icon on user image
    David WeathersbyJanuary 19, 2015
    Great intimate spot up north.
  • Vikas V.
    Vikas VadlapatlaNovember 7, 2014
    If you like bourbon, don't get anything else but the Old Square.
  • Andre W.heart icon on user image
    Andre WilliamsMay 26, 2017
    Great atmosphere and cocktails
  • Stephanie T.
    Stephanie TApril 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I like to order drinks not on the menu...un Diablo por favor!
  • Loose F.heart icon on user image
    Loose FitMarch 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    I feel confident enough to announce it. Favorite bar in Chicago.
  • Nick G.
    Nick GDecember 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The best old fashion in the city. The bearded mixologist is a god among men.
  • Bev W.
    Bev WoodingDecember 29, 2012
    The Jungle Bird is a surprisingly delicious mix of black rum and Campari.
  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph B.August 26, 2014
    Great place to be late night, except it's LOUD.
  • Yolanda H.heart icon on user image
    Yolanda HamptonMay 31, 2017
    Try Dope smoke, if you are a bourbon drinker....smooth
  • Shariheart icon on user image
    ShariMay 5, 2013
    Outdoor patio & crazy creative drinks :-)
  • Bryce J.heart icon on user image
    Bryce JensenNovember 29, 2014
    The specialty cocktails be on point son
  • Danielle D.heart icon on user image
    Danielle DavisJuly 5, 2016
    Lovely jazz spot!
  • Kaila M.
    Kaila MazzyDecember 28, 2016
    Whiskey whiskey whiskey.
  • BetsyMheart icon on user image
    BetsyMSeptember 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Stop by for Brasstax. You just might experience someone twerking.
  • Stephanie T.
    Stephanie TApril 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I like to order off the menu. In Diablo pot favor!
  • Cooper S.
    Cooper SmithJune 29, 2013
    Great backyard
  • Gary G.heart icon on user image
    Gary GriceJune 17, 2022
    Creative cocktails
  • Chicago Realtor M.
    Get there early and don't miss the door.
  • Lisa W.
    Lisa WallisJune 24, 2011
    It's small and crowded. Get a seat, and you're golden. Read more
  • Aimee B.
    Aimee BrodbeckMay 11, 2010
    my favorite music lounge by far. Its much like The Violet Hour, minus the flashy space and high prices.
  • Denard M.heart icon on user image
    Denard McNamaraFebruary 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Go here, and drink EVERYTHING!
  • Erin P.
    Erin PolgreenNovember 11, 2009
    Go right at 6 p.m. Chat with Paul the bartender about his craft. Go out to dinner at Lula's afterwards.
  • Chicago Realtor M.
    Try the orchard old fashion....Delicious!
  • Cary B.heart icon on user image
    Cary BlackJanuary 16, 2017
    Milk punch is phenomenal
  • Lisa A.
    Lisa ArnettFebruary 6, 2010
    Thoughtful bartenders, excellent drinks. Ignore the PBR drinkers and order a cocktail off the seasonal list.
  • tankboy
    tankboyJanuary 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Have patience and order a specialty cocktail, they are well worth the wait.
  • Jake C.heart icon on user image
    Jake CohenJuly 13, 2015
    Get and old fashion.
  • Hillman P.heart icon on user image
    Hillman PhilistiaAugust 14, 2014
    Good cocktails $8 to $10
  • Nicole W.
    Nicole WilliamsJune 7, 2011
    Movieoke is the best! Perfect Monday night fun!
  • P S.heart icon on user image
    P SSeptember 2, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Champagne cocktail (ok actually it's cava) with armagnac. Do it.
  • Ash F.
    Ash FontanaAugust 18, 2011
    Best value cocktails in the land.
  • Enrique G.
    Enrique GonzalezNovember 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Arrigo Park will treat you right.
  • Guillermo B.
    Guillermo BravoJanuary 17, 2011
    Free Live Country Bands on the first Monday of every month.
  • Gabriel Edward H.heart icon on user image
    Cocktails nom
  • Brock R.
    Brock RumerNovember 27, 2011
    Get a cocktail, something' a little fancy.
  • Tatiana B.heart icon on user image
    Tatiana BuenaventuraMarch 28, 2015
    Good Music but The place is just Ok
  • BetsyMheart icon on user image
    BetsyMJanuary 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Ladies' room soap smells purty good.
  • A.b. D.
    A.b. DadaJanuary 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If a man touches your shoe from under the toilet stall, run immediately out and order a Lion's Den.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJanuary 25, 2012
    Bid a temporary good-bye to bartender Paul McGee, whose last night here is Wednesday, February 1st. Read more
  • Patrick G.
    Patrick GMarch 8, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Movieoke on the first Monday of the month.
  • Adam L.
    Adam LangJune 12, 2013
    Get the Bensonhurst!
  • caleb h.heart icon on user image
    caleb hanlonDecember 1, 2014
    Decent sazeracs
  • Shannon J.
    Shannon JeropkeFebruary 1, 2013
    Try the Quill
  • Brent K.
    Brent KnepperJanuary 29, 2011
    Be sure to ask for an oat stout.
  • Jason T.
    Jason TSeptember 30, 2012
    Can I just ask why is there a film about meerkats on in this place?
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