Spending time at a Chicago bar is an unmatched experience due to the breadth of the city’s drinking establishments.No trip to the Windy City would be complete without a visit to at least a couple of these fine establishments. Here are my top picks for Best Chicago Bars!
LOST LAKE 3154 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 (Link)
ABOUT: A stylish tropical oasis-meets-flotsam strewn island hut, Lost Lake evokes both the glamorous tropical escapism of 1930s Hollywood and the rugged nautical, island aesthetic of the world’s first tiki bar — the original Don’s Beachcomber Cafe.
DRINK RECOMMENDATIONS: Lost Lake & Zulu As Kono
Photo courtesy of Lost Lake
THREE DOTS AND A DASH 35 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 (Link)
ABOUT: A tropical tiki bar and craft cocktail destination hidden below the bustling streets of River North. The secret hideaway is led by cocktail expert Kevin Beary. Surrender all your cares and let Three Dots and a Dash whisk you away onto a rum-soaked tropical excursion.
DRINK RECOMMENDATIONS: Caribbean Punch, Painkiller & Aloha Felecia
FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS: Thai Fried Chicken, Yuca Frites & Hanali Spring Rolls
Photo courtesy of Three Dots and a Dash
HEADQUATERS BEERCADE 213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610 (Link)
ABOUT: Headquarters Beercade is a vintage arcade bar located in River North is taking the traditional bar setting to the next level with an innovative concept that caters to character. HQ offers a low maintenance night with high energy entertainment that separates ourselves from the typical nightlife scene of River North. (Most Games are FREE)
DRINK RECOMMENDATIONS: Puns N’ Roses & Ex on the Beach. They have an extensive craft beer list.
Photo courtesy of Headquarters Beercade
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