The Best Sophisticated Bars in Chicago

Kumiko is Chicago’s refined Japanese dining bar: sleek mid‑century woodwork, artful cocktails & sake flights, and elevated small plates in an intimate West Loop oasis. A harmonious sensory journey with omotenashi hospitality.

Descend into The Office, The Aviary’s clandestine speakeasy—only 21 seats, vintage-inspired cocktails crafted with precision, and a rich whisky collection. It’s Chicago cocktail culture distilled into a cozy, exclusive hideaway.

Enter the roaring ’20s at The Gatsby Speakeasy — a hidden book-case door, candlelit library vibe, bespoke cocktails and jazz in Chicago’s Lincoln Park.