Delilah's is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

1. Delilah's

9.0
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 106 tips and reviews

Colin C.Colin C: Best whiskey bar in Chicago, interesting mix of ppl and an incredible selection of booze. I'm not usually a bourbon drinker, but the Delilah's 13 (yes they bottle their own bourbon) is incredible!!!

@MisterHirsch@MisterHirsch: A classic Chicago dive bar. Great spot with plenty of whiskies and beer.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Great, eclectic DJ lineup, better whiskey selection.

Longman & Eagle is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

2. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark B: Cant go wrong with the chicken and waffles, and the pork belly hash. Legen-wait for it-dary selection of whiskey. Can do whiskey flights to whet the palate and sample the awesome selection too!

Craig H.Craig Harkness: Amazing whisky selection and awesome food. Try the black sesame doughnuts

Le J.Le Jordan: An excellent whisky selection with great food to boot!

The Violet Hour is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

3. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Nikol H.Nikol Hasler: Order a Julietta y Romeo- Wonderful gin fizz with champagne. If possible get a seat in the back. It is worth the wait.

Jenny F.Jenny Fukumoto 🍺: If you're adventurous and want to try a drink with whipped egg whites, go for the Swingin' on the Lawn - brandy, lemon, cherry liqueur/bitters - delicious!

MissBruce L.MissBruce Lee: An original selection of cocktails, and an impressive whiskey selection! Hidden location and quiet design, bringing a date at Violet Hour is a winner.

Scofflaw is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

4. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

AvaAva: super super cute and cozy, lots of delicious gin cocktails (loved the one with mezcal)

Kara H.Kara H: Great atmosphere and interesting choice of gin based cocktails. It's crowded and tables are on a first come basis so if you don't mind standing around and scouting tables all night, check this out.

Erika D.Erika Davis: Cozy atmosphere and great gin-based cocktails. Perfect place if you love Gin and want to chill.

Big Star is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

5. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Marc Jacobs IntlMarc Jacobs Intl: Go for the amazing and cheap tacos and great whiskey!

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sonoran hot dog, with any of their surprisingly refreshing whiskey drinks, while sitting at the bar is the way to go.

EaterEater: It's difficult to beat a classic. We're talking about the classic margarita, made with tequila Lunazul tequila, lime, and orange curacao. Read more.

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

6. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.5
1720 N. Marcey St. (at W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · North Side · 39 tips and reviews

Inaki O.Inaki Orozco: Cant beat Riazul tequila, take a bottle home today!!

Evelyn S.Evelyn Samayoa-Toth: Wow. The tasting room is top notch. Lots of great beers & hard liquor to choose from. Looks like it would be great to rent for a party.

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Best liquor store around. Stop in their Whiskey Bar Tasting Room.

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

7. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.1
3000 N. Clark (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Lake View East · 38 tips and reviews

LTLT: The biggest selection of wine, beer, and liquor I have ever seen!!

Doug R.Doug Ruhl: Great spot! But not a wine bar. Liquor Store.

DanDan: Their selection of craft beer is the best around. Great prices. They also have a person dedicated to their impressive whiskey section. Throw in free samples and friendly service and it's the best.

The Franklin Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

8. The Franklin Room

9.1
675 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · River North · 26 tips and reviews

Zach S.Zach Solomon-Beloin: Great menu and whiskey selection. Love their cocktails.

Eric M.Eric Munn: The shrimp pot pie is outstanding. Great whiskey list as well.

Lou E.Lou Edwards: Whisky. If you like it you must go in and try s new one. The hand crafted old fashion is outstanding!!!!!

Gilt Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

9. Gilt Bar

9.0
230 W Kinzie St (at N. Franklin St.), Chicago, IL
Lounge · River North · 186 tips and reviews

John K.John Kinder: Death's Door Daisy is arguably the best drink on the menu; You've never had a vodka drink this good.

Ryan L.Ryan Lee: Really excellent spot. Pork meatballs w/ kale is delicious! Top it off coconut cream pie. Excellent spirits selection too!!

Chris S.Chris Shackleton: Whiskey smash is fantastic as is their manhattan. I love their brussels.

The Monkey's Paw is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

10. The Monkey's Paw

8.7
2524 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 26 tips and reviews

David F.David Farris: Very impressive Single Malt Scotch list for Chicago as well as American Whisky. Friendly bartenders

Kevin D.Kevin Dulin: Loads of beer on tap, whiskeys, and cocktails, which are very good. The poutine was fantastic & an excellent twist on the Canadian Classic. The Octopus wasn't all to tender and the sauce wasn't great.

Adam L.Adam Lang: Great Scotch selection and knowledgable bartenders.

Sparrow is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

11. Sparrow

9.0
12 W Elm St (btwn State St & Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 21 tips and reviews

James L.James Lanning: Personal favorite is Remember the Maine, as I am an absinthe enthusiast.

Todd K.Todd Kuna: Fun rum drinks and great service!

Heather W.Heather Williams: If you like rum and a well made cocktail, definitely get the Hotel Nacional. It's perfectly blended! ❤

Estereo is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

12. Estereo

9.1
2450 N Milwaukee Ave (Sacramento), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 22 tips and reviews

Bobby K.Bobby Kennedy: Strong yet refreshing Latin American inspired cocktails, mostly tequila, rum and mezcal. Great place to hang on a warm weekend afternoon with the windows open.

ᴡ H.ᴡ Hinds: Coffee with a drop of mezcal delicious. I'm conflicted about the level of appropriation happening in this place, but the vintage decor is right on point.

ChadChad: A little bit of Mexico City in Chicago. Bangin' music. Great place to sip a mezcal cocktail and watch the world go by.

Rogers Park Social is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

13. Rogers Park Social

8.8
6920 N Glenwood Ave (at Morse Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Rogers Park · 31 tips and reviews

Julie W.Julie Wroblewski: Try the RP negroni - the ruby red vodka makes it extra refreshing. Great atmosphere, friendly service and very reasonably priced!

Nalat Y.Nalat Yulong: High quality cocktails. The bartender concocted a gin + vodka + some French syrup cocktail that was delicious.

Laura E.Laura E: Cocktails are delicious. Follow the bartender's advice on gin for martini and try the mezcal mule

The Whistler is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

14. The Whistler

8.9
2421 N Milwaukee Ave (at W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 110 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Drink this: Bartender Paul McGee's cocktail list is rad. Try the Old Square: Old Weller bourbon and a touch of apple brandy, vermouth and benedictine. Read more.

Sheriff S.Sheriff Scabs: The best Old Fashioned I've ever had. A whiskey lover's dream come true.

Bev W.Bev Wooding: The Jungle Bird is a surprisingly delicious mix of black rum and Campari.

The Aviary is one of The 15 Best Places for Liquor in Chicago.

15. The Aviary

8.7
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews

Euclid W.Euclid Walker: Go to the Office & for your second drink, try telling the bartender what you enjoy (e.g scotch with an exotic spicy twist) & let them make you a custom cocktail. Jason made us some amazing drinks!

Stacey S.Stacey Strykowski-Corsten: Get a reservation and come in for amazing gastronomic cocktails..... Or a flight of Whiskey (whisky)!!!!!!

Sam H.Sam Hughes: Just do the cocktail degustation. Trust me, you need to try everything. At the very least, get the school lunch - snickers foie gras and rum chocolate milk is the truth.